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Mat arrived with Poppy this morning. Our granddaughter was walking about and talking scribble. She was straight into toys.
She likes playing with the mice;
but was soon absorbed with the seal box and its fish contents, making lots of cooing noises.
Stopping for beverages at Beaulieu Farm Shop, where there was an Halloween table on display
we took a packed lunch to Hatchet Pond so Poppy could see the gulls,
which Jackie began to feed with the stock of seed that Matthew had supplied.
It wasn’t long before the hopeful donkeys came over for what they saw as their share. They were even more interested when our lunch appeared. Matthew correctly observed that that was why we were discouraged from feeding the asses..
Poppy wandered around clutching her food, which, naturally, was liberally smeared around her mouth.
A rather large fungus mushroomed through the turf.
Matthew used an interesting method of feeding the swans;
then took his daughter to look at the water.
He and Jackie then began a swinging game which had to be constantly repeated.
Thinking Poppy might like the tyre swing on Tanners Lane beach, we made that the next visit. She wasn’t happy with this swing, which was a little too advanced for her, but she was quite content to wobble about the shingle.
Across The Solent we could see a string of yachts passing the Isle of Wight.
After our offspring had returned home, Jackie and I dined on her perfect pork paprika with wild rice, followed by chocolate eclairs. She drank Hoegaarden and I finished the shiraz.
Lovely photographs.. And you have a beautiful grand daughter.. May god bless your family with more happiness… Have a happy weekend..
Thank you very much, Falak
Oh you know or may be remember my name.. I am surprised and pleased to know this.. ☺☺
That’s good. I got it from ‘About’
Oh, yes yes.. Many people here don’t get time to see my About section and call me talkaholicme.. It feels funny and great now when someone take my real name.. Anyways be in touch.
That’s good. You may find that others pick it up from my use
It looks like little Poppy had a lovely day!
Yep! Thanks, John
Delightful …. I love those mice – I would play with them all day!
Many thanks, Osyth
Such sweet innocence!
Thanks a lot, Cindy
Adorable! So sweet
Thank you, Lynn
Sounds like wonderful day. Lots of happiness.
Thank you very much, Anarette
What a beautiful grand daughter. May God bless you and your lovely family. The pictures have warmed the cockles of my heart. Thank you!
Thanks very much, Sofia
That’s a wonderful shot of the swan about to feed from Mat’s hand. And Poppy! Goodness where does the time go? She’s wearing shoes, walking, swinging, investigating and putting food in the approximate direction of her mouth – I wonder if that is where the saying ‘feeding your face’ came from? Great photos Derrick!!
Lovely comments, Pauline. Thank you
I always love a visit from Poppy, Derrick! Those cheeks! I just want to squeeze them. 🙂 What a beautiful granddaughter…how blessed you are. I love the black and white shots…very nice!
Many thanks, Jill. Join the queue for squeezing 🙂
Oh, we’re all in that queue. I am elbowing my way to the front. And, yes, I did love the black and whites.
I commented on several photos themselves; not here in the comments section. Wondering if you see them. Something looks different to me & I am not brilliant at ever determining what is going on.
🙂 Thanks, Jodie. You must have put those comments on the galleries. It’s all new to me too. I’ll have to investigate
Well, I call that terminally cute💕 And I notice the Culinary Queen is also a perfect grandmother
Many thanks, ML 🙂
Oh, to be small enough to be swung between two adults again. 😀
Yes! Thanks, Widdershins
You have a knack for photographing youngun’s, Derrick. Poppy is a treat! I especially like the black and white set.
Many thanks, Susanne
Looks like lots of fun Derrick! Great photos
Thank you, Elisabet
Your granddaughter is so adorable…
She is so lovable..
I too enjoyed your day out with your little precious princess 👸..
Thanks for taking us along
Thanks very much, Nita
What a lovely granddaughter you have in Poppy; I had to show my wife, and she too said she’s a beauty, just like our second granddaughter Poppy May, our Poppy will be 1 year old come December, and we can’t wait to have her running around talking ‘scribble’ ( what a delightful word),
Grand daughters are the most delightful creatures on eart, XD
Many thanks, Brian. All true. It won’t be long before your Poppy May catches up.
By the bye, I love all your photographs, just wish I’d have been able to visit those many places.
Thanks again, Brian
Poppy is a star! Beautiful photos Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Jenny
Well, I used to think I’d like to come back as a cat. I have now altered that. I shall come back as a Poppy. I think I’m in love!
That’s very good, Yvonne. Thanks very much
Poppy is growing so quickly it seems. She’s adorable.
Many thanks, Leslie
What a wonderful day for all!
Thanks very much, Dog owner
Absolutely adoring walking, talking “scribble” Poppy! <3 Mat has a lovely daughter and is such a pleasant looking, even tempered daddy. I liked your fish container and all of her cute toys, too.
Hatchet Pond and the seagulls, beautiful swan bill and Jackie with Mat swinging Poppy were all enchanting photos.
The beach with donkeys was one I would love to visit. Your family's day together had so much it could have been broken into house, pond and Tanner Lane beach, this was another splendid packed day! 🙂
Many thanks, Robin. Your full response is much appreciated. Your comment about breaking up the post is sound – I sometimes think life would be easier if I wasn’t set on posting each day as it comes. 🙂
Great day outdoors. Your little granddaughter is adorable. Wasn’t she afraid of the bold donkeys demanding their share of food?
Thanks very much, Inese. She did cling to her Dad 🙂
Poppy is a gorgeous little person.
Many thanks, Brenda. She is 🙂
Ah, Poppy’s cheeks and smile make me smile.
🙂 Thank you, Rose
Wonderful pictures! The darling baby has become a darling toddler. Oh, she is so cute.
Many thanks, Laurie. She is
Your granddaughter is such a cutie! How lucky you are. Looks like she had a blast:)
Thank you, Inger
Poppy is growing so fast! And those cheeks 😍❤. Gorgeous little girl.
Very many thanks, Persia
Poppy is such a cutie!
and I love the image of those gulls flying all over the place.
Many thanks, Laurie
Naturally, your granddaughter stole the show 🙂
🙂 Thank you, Timi
Super pictures. The one of the Solent reminds me of sailing across to Cowes and back one summer day. The currents there are unbelievable! I kept underestimating with the course I steered.
Many thanks, Leslie