I have been looking back over the photos of the year and I have to say - we did a lot and we enjoyed it, so thank you 2017 for all the fun. Now - the annual pictorial review.
The New Year started with a bracing New Year's Day walk along Crosby Beach
In February we took a trip to the Bronte Parsonage for Rob's birthday - my first year as a Bronte Society Member and Branwell's bicentenary. It was a wonderful exhibition, curated by the wonderful Simon Armitage. We loved it so much we went back to see it again in September.
In February we also discovered the delights of Lunt Meadows a wonderful Nature Reserve on our own doorstep. Well worth a visit if you haven't been.
For some reason I cannot find any photographs taken in March - did I sleep through it? Was it cold and windy and I stayed indoors reading? I don't know - but I'm determined to keep a better record of 2018!
On the 1st April we went to Parkgate, somewhere I hadn't been since losing my Mum - it was one of her favourite places. We had a delicious meal out and a lovely walk and I think I can love Parkgate again.
April also saw us back at Chester Zoo - one of our favourite trips. The meerkats weren't impressed!
We made a trip to the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales and came back full of enthusiasm to protect our environment.
April also saw a trip to Harewood House so Amber could see the dresses worn in Victoria - they were rather lovely but also very tiny. I felt huge.
May saw another trip to Erdigg in Wales, and we had lovely sunshine for the trip. We didn't take the carriage ride this time.
May also saw a visit to the Hardman House on Rodney Street, home to one of our best local photographers, It was like stepping back in time and is well worth a visit.
We made a trip to the Anglican Cathedral and went to see my Mum's window in the Lady Chapel. I just love the architecture of Gilbert-Scott's cathedral.
June brought news that made me reevaluate my life, appreciate our National Health Service more than ever and made me determined to cherish every moment. The next day we went to Birkenhead Park and found this little chap - he seemed happy with life.
From Birkenhead Park we went on to The Tramway Museum - we really have so many interesting places on our doorstep.
Early July I had to have some surgery. By the end of the month I was back out and about with a lovely friend who had come to stay but couldn't manage my camera so I'm afraid there are no photos to show. However Sefton Park Palm House and Norton Priory are well worth a visit, as is the music Exhibition at the Pier Head.
August saw us back at Martin Mere, a lovely sunny day and the kids off canoeing.
August also saw another trip to Chester Zoo to see the baby animals, of which there were many. Have I mentioned how much I love Chester Zoo?
In August we took a trip to Nottingham where my husband lived when he was small and went to visit the Attenborough Centre.
We also squeezed in an August visit to Dunham Massey to see their friendly deer. Had rather a lovely day there.
We also got our daughter's super A level results in August, guaranteeing her a place at the university of her dreams so it was time for celebration.
In September I began a course of radiotherapy which slowed me down a little so there are no photographs for September either. The course was not so bad and I got to ring a bell to say I was done and all clear in October so September was a good month.
Mid October saw us back exploring with a visit to the People's History Museum and the wonderful John Ryland's library in Manchester. We all went to the Museum of Science and Industry to the Robotics exhibition in Manchester for my birthday - but guess who left her camera at home?
November saw us back on Crosby beach, though quite what the Iron men were up to while we were away I don't know!
At the end of November I took a solo trip to Martin Mere for a brisk winter walk. The birds seemed pleased to see me.
At the beginning of December we took a trip to Speke Hall to see it decorated for a Victorian Christmas. It was rather lovely.
Looking back at all the photos, visits from friends, football matches and cinema trips, it has been a rather action packed year. We have been very lucky. Throughout this year the main thing that I have learned is that things don't count - only people do. I've also learned that my Mum was right that there is no point worrying about tomorrow you should just sit back and enjoy today.
I hope that your year has been a lovely one and that you are ready to enjoy the New Year that is coming. Look for the good in every day, it is there. Cherish happy moments and don't forget to say I love you.
I wish you all a joyous, healthy, love-filled 2018 xxx
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