The first snowdrops and hellebores started to flower in the garden, and with a bit of sunshine here and there, I wanted to get out and about to spot more signs of Spring. Mid-month brought a drop in temperatures for a while, but once it's started Spring can't be held back for long. At Calke, Kedleston, Shipley, Markeaton Park, and Hopton. and on (almost) daily walks near home flowers were appearing. I not only love seeking out early flowers but it increases my step-count in a way that I find interesting.
February is also a busy month with two family birthdays, including a 'landmark' one for my husband, so there was cake, dinner out at Lorentes tapas bar at Darley Mills, bowling with all the family, and more cake. It's probably as well that I've been out walking so much!