St. John’s Eve

Tuesday just passed (23rd of June) was St. John’s Eve: Bonfire Night in this part of the country…

Toasted marshmallows and baked potatoes were on the menu, as was carving the ends of long willows to hold the marshmallows while toasting, and a bit of plein air drawing!

We sat out until late, in the warm, still evening, smelling of woodsmoke when we eventually put the small ones to bed. The three older boys stayed out; we could hear the low hum of boy-voices and laughter until almost midnight.

Ah, sweet summer!