This morning I scanned another couple of sets of prints from my archives for which I cannot find the negatives.
The first six are from Oliver’s birthday party of 23rd December, 2000, held at Lindum House. Alice sits bemused in her high chair while her gleeful brother, an avid Arsenal fan, admires his football pitch cake.
Emily, Jessica, Sam, Michael, and Louisa also joined the group.
Encouraged by Grannie Jess, the birthday boy gathered his puff to aim for goal before turning it on the candles.
Five months later, on 24th May, 2001, Louisa celebrated her birthday in stretch limousine style
with her friends in Newark. Naturally there was a bar on board. Jessica joined the group for the last shot, before the girls made their royal progress round the town.
Jackie spent most of today clearing beds, planting bulbs, and heavily pruning, Later I cleared up some of the refuse.
When not cocking his head in conversation with his adoptive Mum
Nugget is quite at home in his all day breakfast bowl.
Now, “Where’s Nugget?” (39)
This evening we dined on Jackie’s classic cottage pie; roasted butternut squash and parsnips; with crisp broccoli. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Malbec.
Happy memories revived!
Thanks very much, Sheree
These are joyous, colourful all. A family that knows how to celebrate in style.
Thanks very much, Libre
Beautiful memories!
Thanks very much, Sylvie
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Once again Derrick, lovely photographs. I bet looking at them brings back wonderful memories ?
It certainly does, John. Many thanks
Great family photos Derrick, and Nugget, you’ve made my day !!
That is very pleasing, Ivor. Thanks a lot. I hope your procedure is going well
Nugget is like a pet. He is everywhere.
He certainly is Arlene – and very close to eating out of Jackie’s hand. Thanks very much
I love Oliver’s rosy cheeks! These are terrific photographs…so many wonderful memories. I can’t decide which photo of Nugget would make the best puzzle, Derrick! He is just turning into the chunkiest Nugget!
He is indeed, Jill. Thanks very much for the memories comment, too.
Great family photos! I’m glad to see that Mr. Nugget seems pleased with his victuals.
Thanks very much, Liz
You gave your family so many wonderful memories Derrick. I love that little snap in the limousine that included Jessica being so fondly embraced by her daughter.
I laughed out loud at this: ‘Nugget is quite at home in his all day breakfast bowl.’ His adopted mum is so good to him 🙂
I’m pleased this one touched you in these different ways, Pauline. Thank you very much
I love the record of family celebrations, wonderful memories, and lovely to see Jessica with her daughter.
Nugget wasn’t difficult to find tonight, but looking at those photographs I think Nugget photo number three with his all day breakfast would make it to the jigsaw top spot, there’s more detail and colour therefore perfect for a jigsaw. If Nugget needed to be larger or facing the camera he could be superimposed. ?
Had I been younger, Sue, I might have gone into production 🙂 Many thanks
How terrible to have an Arsenal fan in the family. I expect that he grew out of it.
When he was just a few years older they took him into the training squad. He didn’t last long because he was more interested in playing matches than training. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
He must have been good.
He was, thanks.
Such fun birthday photos, Derrick. Lovely shots of Nugget too. ?
Thank you very much, Sylvia
Those are some wonderful archive photos of family, Derrick, and of course, I loved little Nugget giving his best poses for the camera. 🙂
Many thanks, Lavinia
Wonderful memories Sir.
Thanks very much, Gary. Most of those young ladies are still lifelong friends, still living in Newark or thereabouts, with their own children.
Fantastic family photos, Derrick and some lovely Nugget portraits too!
Thanks very much, Clare
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Lovely family pictures 🙂
Nugget is stretching his leg 🙂
Too cute 🙂
Thank you very much, Ribana
Shooting the football through the goal post must have been fun, but the blast in the limousine takes the cake!
Nice one, Uma. Many thanks
Memories are even better seen in pictures…great for your family. too! Nice bunch.
Thanks very much, Cynthia
I wonder what the collective noun for eight beautiful young ladies is?
Pass. But they all are, aren’t they? Still mostly lifelong friends. Many thanks, John
your scans are strong
The girls, they had to have a good time in this long limousine (even if it dates)
I see that Jackie is really good cook, every time I come I ask myself the question; what will it be on the menu?
Thank you very much, Yoshimi
What precious family and friends! What beautiful smiles! What lovely memories captured in photos! 🙂
Nugget seems to be deep in thought! Derrick, I’m so glad Nugget continues to enjoy his home and is still letting you live there with him and Jackie! Ha! 😉 (wink wink – teasing!) 😀
OOOH! You had some of my fav veggies to eat! But, then I’ve never met a veggie I didn’t like!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
What a great cake! That must have been the first time a boy was encouraged to play with his food. 🙂
Wonderful memories for inclusion in the albums. 🙂
Nugget is getting bigger, and therefore easier to spot in the Where’s Nugget feature, but it is still so enjoyable searching for him and seeing how handsomely he is growing under all that tender care.
Many thanks, Bob. Nice playing with food comment in particular
I love these photos of your past and your present, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Ann
Your family certainly knows how to celebrate birthdays!
I love the Nugget head tilt, and I also laughed at the all-day breakfast bowl. 🙂
Very many thanks, Merril
Yes, celebrate, celebrate! My favorite picture is the one of the birthday boy’s delighted face as he surveys his cake. Priceless!
Mine, too, Laurie. Many thanks.
The soccer-cake is really great.
And, certainly, I like the robin pictures very much.
Thanks very much, Rabirius.
Lovely memories Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Beautiful family and friends
Thanks very much, More
You’re very welcome
Just have to say, I love the family. xx
Very many thanks, Gay XX
I love the football cake (yes, it’s real football, not soccer!). Little nugget is posing, perched on a branch facing left, to the left and close to the top of the photo.
Many thanks, Dolly. Well spotted
My pleasure, Derrick
What great memories. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, msw.