Yesterday, Mr Darcy turned 4 months old. Patrick posted a perfect journal entry about it last night, with updates about Mr Darcy and some beautiful photos (including one with his snuggly new best friend, Mr Bingley). (So named because he is a loyal & affectionate friend whose company Mr Darcy enjoys very much, but who is rather less independently-minded than might be ideal...)

And yesterday morning, as usual nowadays, Mr Darcy and Maya and I all took a morning walk down to the village. Since it was a beautiful, misty day, I brought along my camera.

Maya says: Can we start our walk now?


Come on, let's go!


We pass the riding stable, 2 minutes away from our house...


Halfway to the village, Mr Darcy meets a pony:


Nearly at the village, and two more ponies come up to say hello:


Finally in the village and all tired out from his trip:


Happy 4 months, darling! :)