Sam, Holly, Malachi, and Orlaith visited again this afternoon.
Observed by Holly, and assisted by Sam, Orlaith enjoyed a game of Scrabble with me.
Although we were playing with a proper board and tiles, when my granddaughter tired, she decided she wanted to pause the game. If that isn’t twenty first century speak, I don’t know what is.
Jackie and Malachi played word games on Jackie’s laptop.
After this Mal was invited to make a selection from my library. He chose a Folio Society Sherlock Holmes collection.
We then dined at The Royal Oak. Jackie and I each enjoyed gammon steak with two fried eggs, plentiful chips and salad. The others different choices were equally good. Holly and I both drank Malbec, Sam’s beverage was Guinness, Jackie’s Diet Coke, with lemonade for each of the children.
A fine choice. Such warm family photos.
Thanks very much, Gary
It looks like such a warm, family day. I like how you and Jackie played games with the children, and I enjoyed Mal’s expressions and the way he sprawled across the furniture. It’s wonderful to see him so engrossed in one of your Folio Society books!
I’m so pleased you notice Mal’s sprawl – imagine twitching feet and you get the whole picture. He has two boxed sets to take home with him. Thanks very much, Merril
Twitching feet, but enjoying two boxed sets of classics!
🙂
YES!
These are two fine looking children – their parents are doing such a great job! Love to see them so engrossed in the word games too. ‘Pause’ has a new meaning now for sure 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Pauline. It’s good to keep up with the flow of language
Derrick. I can’t tell you how much I love scrabble.
A. great favourite, Drew. Many thanks
I was so happy when both my children came to love word games as we did
These two give the same pleasure – as does Malachi’s love of books. Thanks a lot, Pleasant
What a wonderful afternoon that must have been, Derrick. I love how focused the children are on their word games.
They were, indeed, Jill. What tired Orlaith was all the spelling and adding up
Nice day with your family. What could be better than that!
Thanks very much, Gary
Maybe the children will grow up to host their own WordPress blog, and enjoy writing as well as reading the stories of some of the talented writers who host blogs.
A good thought, Ronnie. Thanks very much
Made me smile with the photos
And quit when tired –
But of course –
Lol
And like that book reading in the chair shit- go Sherlock
I’m sure you mean ‘shot’, Yvette. Thanks very much
Yes – sorry!!!! Thx for catching it
🙂
maybe you could fix it – ugh
I think only you can do that
actually it can be left – but I think only you can edit all comments – do it from the dashboard
but it is probably not a big deal –
and I am glad you got what i was saying
peace to you D
OK – as you say, no big deal – anyone would know what you meant
Orlaith is a fantastic name. I might have to borrow it for one of my characters.
Thanks very much, Laurie. You are welcome
Lovely time spent with young family. Memories are made of this. ?❤️?
They are indeed, Sylvia. Thanks very much
Orlaith is a great name, as is Malachi. The youngster has good taste in books, and access to a fine library.
Holly is of Irish origins. Mal is an avid reader. Thanks very much, Oglach
Scrabble is such fun. I still enjoy playing it, although I prefer the analog version with wooden tiles and a board. I laughed at the thought of “pausing” the action. Even I know what that means, although I probably never would use the phrase.
Thanks very much, Linda. It did make me laugh
what a great way to spend a day, and a smart way to increase a child vocabulary 🙂
Thanks very much, msw.
God gave us loving grandchildren as a reward for all our random acts of kindness.
Child of my child,
Heart of my heart,
Your smile bridges the years between us–
I am young again discovering the world
through your eyes.
You have the time to listen
And I have the time to spend.
Delighted to gaze at familiar,
loved features, made new in you again.
Through you, I’ll see the future
Through me, you’ll know the past
In the present we’ll love one another
As long as these moments last….
Unknown…
Another most apt and delightful quotation, Efi. Thanks very much
God bless all your family!!!!
The little girl looks a real professional, wearing one of those visors that they wear in old b/w films where they play poker. And Mal won’t go far wrong with Sherlock Holmes. It’s excellent reading for a youngster.
Thanks very much, John. Nice observation
I chuckled seeing Orlaith wearing the eye mask, that i believe might have been from the airline journey over from Perth as i have one identical to it from Cathay Pacific. 😀
Lovely seeing three generations of the one family enjoying quality times together – a rare event in these times. Soak it all in!
All you needed was an open ‘A’ and you could have made ‘vanloads’ at the start of that game! 😉
Thanks very much, Bob. You are right about the eye mask
YAY for family fun, word games, learning, growing, laughing and making warm memories! 🙂
“pause” the Scrabble game! I love that! 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn 🙂
It is always nice to enjoy the company of kids. Nice bonding Derrick!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Word games are fun and educational, I still like them!
Me too. Thanks a lot, GP
This is a lovely collection of family photos and warm cozy moments! You, Jackie and the rest of family are building memories reminiscent of our own childhoods. I posted painting and art with my grandies this year’s winter, and last year’s I posted Scrabble with my son and his daughters. . . Great families spend quality time! ? ?
🙂 Good to read, Robin. Thanks very much
You’re so welcome, Derrick! Your family demonstrates real love in connections between family members!
Wonderful images Derrick. Good to see happy faces.
Thanks very much, Rupali
They’re beautiful kids, Derrick! Lovely to have them around
Indeed. Thanks very much, Marina
We too love Scrabble. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos 🙂
We too love Scrabble. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos 🙂
Thanks very much, Lakshmi