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A sleepy Christmas morning began with the opening of presents from Santa.
Poppy suitably oohed and aahed as she sought her parents’ help to unwrap hers. This assistance was necessary because you can’t carry out the task while one hand clutches chocolate.
The fairy dress made by Jackie was much admired. One of our granddaughter’s first words is mirror, which is used to ask to admire herself.
In this she carries on the tradition established by Flo, who was also the recipient of such a garment for her first few Christmases. These were taken in 1999.
Poppy, like her older cousin, would simply take a rest when all became too much.
Jackie’s laptop wallpaper demonstrates the similarity.
After a full day of present sharing,Tess drove Becky, Poppy and me to Byron Road to enjoy the Christmas lights.
After a slow start, Poppy got well into the swing of things: pressing buttons and dancing along to the exhibits. She shared some of her delights with a little French boy scarcely older than her.
We dined just before nine. Jackie excelled herself in producing succulent roast turkey, stuffing, sausages in bacon (known as pigs in blankets), Brussels sprouts served with bacon and chestnuts, swede and carrot mash, roast potatoes and parsnips, carrots, and Yorkshire pudding with tasty gravy, all cooked to perfection. I drank San Andreas Chilean merlot from a case Ian had given me as a present. I’m not sure what everyone else imbibed.
The photos are wonderful, but the fairy costume is totally awesome. The wings are such a vibrant pink. Can Jackie make an adult-sized fairy costume in blue? I can wear it when I’m doing my stretching exercises. Thanks for sharing your holiday with us. π
Very many thanks, Johnna. I’ll ask π
Beautiful images – happy holidays Derrick.
Many thanks, Terry
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Many thanks, Cindy
Such lovely photos off your hrand daughters. They look adorable.
Many thanks, Suzanne
Oh, Derrick…I LOVE the photos of Poppy admiring herself…my heart is melting. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Very many thanks, Jill. You too
The resting fairies photographs are my favourites. π
Many thanks, Mary
Absolutely joyous!
Many thanks, Jenny
Sweetest are children before they know well the world’s ways…and so much lovelier, even perfect is Christmas Day. My poem for you; loving photos of your family– thanks.
Many thanks, Cynthia
Absolutely precious, Derrick!!
Many thanks, GP
Cute. They are so adorable.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Adorable!
Thank you, Lynn
The fairy dresses are the most charming gifts I’ve ever seen! I know a lot of little girls who would love dresses like that!!! And dinner sounds fabulous! We also had a wonderful dinner, cooked by my son who was assisted by his fiancee and his sister :).
Thanks very much, Luanne
What a beautiful day, Derrick! Your angels are adorable. Happy Boxing Day.
Many thanks, Cindy
You had me at Yorkshire Pudding. Jackie is a multi-talented woman rendering fairy dresses for grandchildren and fairylands among flowers. The world needs more fairylands and fairies.
Very many thanks, Susanne
Jackie, may want to get a job at Disney those fairy princess dress are amazing and those little fairies are just to adorable.
Very many thanks, msw
MaΕaAllah …May Allah protect her…
Very many thanks, Semra
Adorable!!!
Many thanks, Sofia
The fairy dresses are beautiful. I’m impressed with Jackie’s skill, especially since I can’t sew at all. My daughters would have loved dresses like that when they were young. It looks like a wonderful holiday gathering, Derrick.
Many thanks, Merril
Poppy is soooo cute?. What a fabulous fairy outfit!
Many thanks, Persia
Even I would admire myself if I owned such a beautiful dress π
Many thanks from us both, Inese
Please send my congratulations and admiration to Jackie. That outfit is amazing and obviously perfect for your dear Poppy. So lovely.
Will do, Jodie. Many thanks
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Ahh! says Jackie