If you get knocked down...

The past week or so I have been in a terrible mood. I have no idea why this is or what is causing my unrest but I know that I am consumed with some sort of rage.

My youngest daughter has been through a terrible spate of injuries. Some avoidable, some just a part of growing up. All of them are horrible. To her credit she is such a trooper. I am continually amazed by her resilience and strength.

If you have children it is not really possible to be too protective, they can be damaged so easily. At the same time they are much stronger than they are given credit for. They get knocked down but they get back up again. Something we could all try doing a bit more I am sure.

So I am taking a note out of my baby's book, I will put my rage behind me, pick myself up and get on with life. Happiness here I come!

I found these mushrooms on stock.xchng while looking for photos for my YouK site. There are definitely fairies living under there! Thanks to G & A Scholiers for providing it. I thought that they were particularly fitting for this post as they are incredibly resilient. They are forever getting pulled out, yet they always grow back!

Fire Hailwand

I found this great site which generates a Fairy name for you.
Here is what it said about me

My fairy is called Fire Hailwand

She is a protector of the lonely.

She lives where fireflies mate and breed.

She is only seen when the seer holds a four-leafed clover.

Her dresses glow with fiery colours. She has cheery turquoise wings like a butterfly.

My beautiful daughters have

Bramble Icewand

She is a bone chilling bringer of justice for the vulnerable.

She lives in leafy dells and bluebell glades.

She is only seen when the seer holds a four-leafed clover.

She wears bluebell-blue dresses. She has icy blue butterfly wings.

and

Pagan Goblinwand

She is a bringer of riches and wealth.

She lives close to ancient monuments and stone circles.

She is only seen when the seer holds a four-leafed clover.

She wears raven-black feathers. She has gentle green wings like a butterfly.

Get your free fairy name here!

Pink Fairy Flower

Like magic this flower just appeared out of no where! Due to this I have named it my fairy flower

I have dubbed this the hardest working gnome in the garden.
My thumbs are far from green so I can not take the credit for this effort.

It only lasted for a few days I am hoping that it will return (and bring a few more with it!)

Cheeky Bird

My father bought a beautiful clock as a gift from my eldest daughter.

It has a different bird call for each hour and is an absolute treasure. It appears as if I am not the only one who is fascinated by it!

This cheeky little devil likes to come in and check out what all the noise is about.

Two gnomes and a bird

Fairies bring life laughter and joy. They create magic where ever they go.

I am thankful to be blessed with the pleasure of fairies living in my garden. Unfortunately I am yet to catch them on film, but I know they are there.

They visit regularly to catch up with their friends.

These lovely fellows live in my front garden.
I have had them for a while but as yet they have no name!

As the site evolves not only will I know their names

but also have fabulous stories to share about each of them.

The bird is a regular visitor as well. He is a little cheeky and very fearless.
On numerous occasions he has come right inside to say hello.