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This morning I made a little more progress on weeding the back drive.
The new lilies have begun to flower.
Matthew arrived with Poppy just before lunch. Our granddaughter was quickly into all the familiar toys, playing with her Dad and Grannie,
but a little more sceptical about Grandpas face extension.
She certainly recognises pictures of herself, but whether or not she links them with the camera is a moot point.
Norman’s parrot had to be released from his perch suspended from the ceiling.
This afternoon Becky took her niece on an owl hunt in the garden. This involved lots of pointing and exclamations from Poppy and expressions of amazement from Becky.
Poppy was particularly enamoured of the blue-bespectacled bird alongside the Heligan Path.
This evening we all dined at Lal Quilla, where the food and service was as excellent as ever, and Poppy was a delight, My main choice was lamb Ceylon, with which I enjoyed a share of special fried rice, onion bhaji, and paratha. The ladies drank diet Coke, the gentlemen, Kingfisher, and Poppy. water.
Mat and Poppy returned home to Upper Dicker and the rest of us came back to Downton.
When did she grow into a beauty?
Oh, I saw that long ago. Beauty from day one.
Poppy is utterly gorgeous! And earns full marks for owl hunting expertise – that is my favourite as well!
I thought you would like this one, Pauline. Many thanks.
She is a little angel! Adorable! Nice shots, Derrick!
Very many thanks, Sofia
Sweet post, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Jodie
What a precious Poppy <3
Thanks very much, Donna
Your granddaughter is very adorable 🙂 a little princess 🙂
Many thanks, Rekha.
Poppy had grown so quickly. She looks adorably mischievous. And she’s so pretty!
Very many thanks, Leslie
I counted the same number of owls as Poppy and Pauline.
So you didn’t get the ones they missed? Thanks, Bruce.
Don’t you just love it, the world through a child’s eyes!
I can imagine the delight of the child on discovery of the bespectacled owl. I am seriously considering applying for a green-collar job in your garden but I suspect Madam Theresa May might have me deported by the returning ship.
Many thanks, Uma. I’m sure Mrs May would welcome you, as would we.
Poppy is a beautiful and curious toddler! It is such a blessing to have a happy, healthy child in the family. She’s quite the charmer, Derrick.
Many thanks, Robin. She is.
Am I the only one wondering about “grandpa’s face extension”? Judging by Poppy’s face I think we need a selfie! 🙂
You wouldn’t want to see it. It’s long, black, and has an extra, huge, eye. Thanks, Quercus
Correct, I don’t wan’t to see it… ah, you mean a camera…
A lovely little girl!
Cute as a button! [where did that expression ever come from?]
Many thanks, GP. Etymology:’This phrase would be best suited for a small child or flower. CUTE AS A BUTTON – “cute, charming, attractive, almost always with the connotation of being small, 1868 (from the original 1731 English meaning of ‘acute’ or clever).’
Poppy’s getting cuter and more adorable by the minute! 💕💕
She is M.L. Thanks very much.
Such a delightful post, Derrick! Poppy is adorable. I particularly like the photos of her in the Owl Garden.
(I thought of you last night. We had takeout from the Pakistani near my daughter’s house. The “chatty man” owner, who is very nice, told my son-in-law that he was educated at Oxford.)
Wow. Our Chatty Man came here from Cambridge. Thanks a lot, Merril
🙂
*Pakistani restaurant 🙂
Poppy is getting so big! What an adorable little girl! 🙂
Many thanks, July
Your Poppy is as sweet and gorgeous as my Poppy May, Isn’t that a lovely name for a little girl; and it’ll be just as delightful when they grow.
Absolutely, Brian. Many thanks
Utterly adorable!
Many thanks, Laurie
How enchanting to spend childhood spotting owls in a garden like yours. Poppy gets cuter in each photo installment.
Many thanks, LL/PS
Cute, Poppy! She’s growing so fast!
Thanks very much, Persia
So sweet Derrick!
Thank you, Lynn