Although summer is only half way through, I probably wont get an opportunity to upload a post again as I'm a bit busy these days...I took these photos when I had remembered to take my big camera, so they're only a snippet of summery life with these crazy pups. I say pups but they're actually quite big now, with the eldest almost a teen. They all seem to get along most of the time, but when we don't, its a big showdown. I bet you all know what I mean.
We managed a few weeks of camping and beaching around the island relatively unscathed. Only the second time camping for our furry pup, Otterdog...
The weather was a bit hit and miss, we even had late night thundery down poor and midnight snack run up to the big tesco. We stayed in a forest which was a nice change.
the 'squirrel hide'
not sure what was happening here.
This is Bembridge beach where I used to go a lot when I was little. This new area is called The Point which is a really lovely spot with a bar at night and a sauna too.
A bit of a chilly day but so much space even in the school hols!
We also went to Priory Bay which is another nice sandy beach...
We stopped at Ventnor for a few days, my old hometown.
...and the carnival and fireworks (our dog barked ferociously so I missed most of them).
So I have a little bit of time to myself for a week now, and I'm trying to squeeze in as much work as I can, it's a lot of plate spinning!
I will be having a small discount for my jewellery soon, (watch my instagram page for updates). This is to celebrate FIVE whole years of Only Through Shadows!! which I am extremely proud of.
It has not been a good time to be in the fine jewellery trade lately, so I'm amazed I have managed to pay the bills and keep life going for us four. It is stressful, but I'm so lucky to have time to be with the kids and do something I love for a job. It has been a dream and I'll keep working hard for many years to come!
I hope you are all having a lovely summer holiday wherever you are in the world.
p.s looking back at the photos now, I'm wondering if P ever did wash that Snoopy tshirt she's been wearing the whole time?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful holiday photos…… enjoy your week ‘off’, you are such an amazing mum/human being….. been with you from the v beginning: you do me and all ‘single’ mums proud, hang in there kid x🌸
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to live! I love your holiday photos.
ReplyDeleteMy son and family recently had a holiday on the Isle of Wight and absolutely loved it there. I’m now off to look at your jewellery! 😁
Dear Artemis, thank you for sharing! I love all your holiday camping pictures. They feel so alive and wholesome.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. Been following you since before P was born. I come here because I just adore your photography. You show so much emotion in your pictures. It's like your photos tell a story all by themselves. Thank you. xxx From a Brit living in Canada.
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