Heron Happiness

Absolutely thrilled on a longish walk with Paul down Newhall, to see one of the herons that live there. Used to see them all the time, but not seen them at all this time, or last, if I remember correctly. Crept down the bank to get it from quite far away, but then got this close before it suddenly flew off, over the heads of two passing cyclists - must have startled them.

Had the day off from school. Huge preparations for another birthday tomorrow. And Mike has spent the day sanding and painting, which means he's been able to start moving some of the attic stuff back to the other side, and our side feels a bit better again.

Gratefuls:
- getting more mending done
- Mike's hard work
- a long walk and chat with my son