(Trying something new) Photohunt - purple

Having browsed around some other blogs, I came across Photohunt. It seems like an interesting idea so I thought I'd attempt to join in (although my photos are not going to be up to the amazing standard of some I have seen).

Very much a beginner so here's hoping it works. Maybe those who visit could give me some tips if I don't get it right?

Anyway, here's my "purple"....

Summer Holiday

First thing tomorrow morning, I'm off on holiday with the BF and my 2 cherubs.
5 days at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest should keep the kids well entertained and give us all a bit of relaxation. We've got sailing lessons, high ropes course and badminton courts booked and I'm sure we'll try out many other activities. It may not sound like relaxation to some people, but that's what works for us!

Reflections.....

World Cup

I'm not a football fan, but I did hear that OXO are introducing a new white cube with a red cross in support of the England world cup squad ........................................................................................ it's called the laughing stock.

Altocumulus lenticularis

Happy Birthday!

Thirteen years ago today I gave birth to my second son.
It was a 26hr labour (half the time of my first labour) and when he eventually made an appearance his heart had stopped and he was making no breathing effort.
It took 6 minutes to start his heart and 11 minutes before he took a breath. As he was rushed out of the delivery room to the special care baby unit, we were told to expect the worst.
I was in shock and vomiting constantly due to my reaction to the pain relief I had been given. The best prognosis I was given was that there was about a 50% chance of brain damage and he would be hospitalised for at least 4 weeks.
But he was determined to prove everyone wrong (and has been ever since). He fed from me straight away despite the dextrose drip providing all the nutrition he required - the nurses were astonished. After 2 days he was breastfeeding normally, and after 5 days they removed his drip and monitors and brought him through to my room. The consultant who had delivered him said she had never seen a recovery like that from such a traumatic birth!
We were told to return to hospital to have his development checked every month, then every 3 months for the first 3 years. The consultant discharged him at 18 months saying he was well above average development for his age.
He surprised me from the moment he was born and continues to do so constantly - my pride and joy!!!

Euan  - meaning Young Warrior

Nonsense

The common cormorant or shag
Lays eggs inside a paper bag
The reason you will see no doubt
Its to keep the lightning out
But what these unobservant birds
Have never noticed is that herds
Of wandering bears may come with buns
And steal the bags to hold the crumbs.

(Christopher Isherwood from Poems Past and Present 1959)