Becky rang me early this morning to check that we would be at home for a visit from her and her friend Alda. Almost as soon as I had put the phone down I received a text from Tess saying that she, Mat, and Poppy were in Poole. They all therefore visited at lunchtime when we were treated to one of Jackie’s delicious cauliflower and Stilton soups.
Poppy, at first assisted by her mother, insisted on self service. Not much food ended up on her face. Note the grip on her plate.
Soon after this she took a nap on Grannie’s lap.
Among other activities this afternoon, I gave Tess a photograph album and printed up most of the pictures I have taken of our granddaughter. Tess happily laid them out in the book.
This evening we all dined at Dynasty in Brockenhurst. My choice of meal was venison jalfrezi, special fried rice, and onion bhaji. I drank Kingfisher. Waiters served the adults and Poppy reached out for poppadoms on which she chomped.
This post creates one big smile, Derrick!
Thanks, Lisa 🙂
Always try to keep your food off your forehead! Lovely family photos!
Thanks, John, 🙂
Food goes on face …. face goes to sleep! 😀
Thanks, Widdershins 🙂
Precious baby!
Thank you, Leslie
What a beautiful intimate look at your people and your world. 🙂
Ah, Poppy. An angel’s face, for sure.
Thank you, Ashley
Goodness Poppy is already showing signs of growing up!
Yes, Pauline. She’ll be walking soon. Thanks
She has the face of a porcelain doll that my grandparents had that each of us granddaughters played with. What a pretty child!
Many thanks J
Excellent pictures. I still miss my mouth occasionally, usually with gravy or soup. I am going to practice looking angelic – if it works for Poppy it may work for me.
Thanks, Quercus 🙂
Aw…even with the lunchtime meal on her face, Poppy is precious, Derrick. Your photos really capture the moment. Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks, Jill
VENISON? I’ll be damned. Are deer indigenous to India? I suppose a species of them. Man, the things we learn in the blogosphere! And as an aside, Poppy looks like she’s enjoying a beer in addition to her dinner. A true member of the family!
I don’t know about India, but deer abound in our New Forest. Thanks, Susanne. I’m sure she’d accept the beer
Cauliflower and Stilton soup?? Yum!!!!
Thanks, Laura. It was
Looks like Poppy has grown a lot in just a short time. Already feeding herself!
Thanks, Weekly. She even eats curry
Whoa.
Poppy is growing up in front of our eyes. She is an irresistible subject. Are photo albums cheaper by the dozen? Better stock up 🙂
Thanks, Mary 🙂
What a lovely family afternoon!
Thanks, GP
No need to thank me, my friend.
🙂
Such a sweet post, Derrick. I couldn’t help but admire Poppy’s sweater. It reminds me of the ones my Grandmother would knit. I have them packed up and protected … for now. Hopefully they will be reused at some point.
Many thanks, Laurie. Hopefully
Beautiful.
Thanks, Ann
What sweet photos! Thanks for sharing. It makes me remember my own babies at that age. My younger daughter turned 25 today–time flies.
It sure does, Merril. My eldest granddaughter is almost as old as your younger daughter
Such sweet pictures! I have two granddaughters whom I would love to cuddle with too.
Thanks, Inese
Beautiful baby girl! She does hold tight on that plate. Lol. 🍛
Thanks, Rose
That darling baby has her priorities exactly right—get a good grip on the plate, don’t worry about the mess, and have a nice nap afterwards 😉
Perfect, Laurie. Thanks
Poppy is delicious when she try to eat by herself 🙂 After lunch, Grannie looks so happy with her granddaughter in her lap. Delicious post, Derrick 🙂
Many thanks, Monica
Adorably baby! Thank you for letting us enjoy these lovely photos, Derrick. 🙂
Thank you, Amy
So adorable. What a sweet post and blissful family life this seems. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Geetha
Welcome Derrick
Your posts are very cozy. And the little minion is just too cute, bless!
Thanks, Marina