Elizabeth popped over this morning to collect some wood and nails to repair a fence on a temporary basis until Aaron can do it for her. She fixed a time with him.
Having concentrated on general garden views yesterday I took a closer look at
a variety of daffodils;
primulas and
primroses;
hellebores;
camellias;
anemone Blandas;
vinca;
viburnum;
and Amanogawa cherry blossom.
This afternoon I watched the Six Nations rugby international between Scotland and France. Just before half time the game erupted into a 30 man handbags session. One player threw a punch and was sent off. The game deteriorated after that.
Elizabeth, Danni, Andy and Ella came to dinner.
Before hand the usual fun ensued. Elizabeth and Danni graced the white sofa.
Ella has taken a shine to the bell with which Jackie wakes me when I have fallen asleep during Bargain Hunt.
She also has a new game which involves a tender “Aahh” as she settles her Teddy down to sleep;
she is not averse to ditching him when distracted by her Dad.
The meal consisted of Jackie’s sublime beef pie; roast potatoes; crunchy carrots, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts; tender runner beans, and tasty gravy. This was followed by rhubarb crumble and custard. Elizabeth, Danni, and I finished the Cabernet Sauvignon, The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden, and Andy drank Diet Coke,
Jackie served up to eager participants.
Ella tucks in beside her mother.
Jackie took the two photographs of the infant enjoying her Kit Kat dessert.
Marvelous set of close-ups of the flowers. Also,I enjoyed that you shared your family photos as well. That beef pie sure looks good….
Thanks very much, Maj and Sher
Bargain Hunt! I couldn’t go to sleep watching Bargain Hunt.
I love daffodils and jonquils but we’ve never stayed long enough in a location to see them flower. Adding bulbs to my list.
It will be such an adventure for you after all those moves. Thanks very much, Chrissy.
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Oh how I miss this time of year in england the flowers the daffs the crochus.
You would always be welcome, Candy. Thanks very much for reading and commenting – I know it is not easy.
I always do and will
More adorable pictures of the adorable child – can’t get enough of her!
Thank you very much, Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Ella is such a cute little nugget! I always love your candid family shots, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Jill. Not so little 🙂
🙂
Stunning photos sir. Love the flowers.
Thanks a lot, Gary.
As usual I enjoyed seeing Ella.
I love that you fall asleep during Bargain Hunt – just lately I’ve begun to nod off even earlier that that. Sometimes these early starts just catch up with us!
🙂 Thanks very much, Sue.
The spring flowers are beautiful, and it looks like a lovely family gathering with Ella at the center. She is so sweet!
Thanks very much, Lavinia.
Can’t get enough of these beautiful flowers! Spring in your garden 🌸🌼🌱
Beautiful day with family! And that dinner 😋
Thank you very much, Ribana.
Happy and glorious looking flowers…..happy and glorious looking family…..glorious photos Derrick…
Thank you so much, Ivor.
Love your family fun times – and so nice to see the healthy daffs up close. Today WP declines to let me like even in the reader……..
The problem with WP is that after 7 years they’ve got you trapped. Thanks very much, Pauline.
Maybe – I’ve been thinking of giving up altogether…….. but then there’s that 7 years of community building…. Trapped it is 🙂
Absolutely.
Those pictures of Ella couldn’t be more precious. She seems to have grown quite a bit since the last set of photos featuring her. As for the flowers, I give the prize to the daffodils. They’re such happy flowers.
Thank you very much, Liz. No wobbling in the walking this time. 🙂
Those are excellent floral portraits, and endearing storytelling pictures of Ella (and her Teddy).
Much appreciated, Uma
They look gorgeous Derrick. Thank you for sharing these views.
And thank you very much, Drew
Such beautiful flower faces! And Ella is even more beautiful! 🙂
Everyone needs a Teddy in their life! Teddy’s are certainly patient, understanding, comforting, kind, and used to intense loving! 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. 🙂
A fabulous looking pie. On Friday we had Coop steak pie knocked down fro £3.99 to .90p. It tasted so much better than it had a right to on account of the reduction!
🙂 Do you remember Fray Bentos meat pies? 🙂 They still sold them on the English counter at the supermarket in Sigoules (France). Thanks a lot, Andrew.
In a tin? Gosh yes, you can still get them. Just £1 in B&M Bargains. They taste good, I like them but Kim disapproves!
Prompted by this exchange Jackie and I were just agreeing that we liked them too.
Full of rubbish but tastes so good!
I felt a bit ashamed when I bought them in France – not just because they were Fray Bentos but also because I was shopping from the English shelf 🙂
I think it is OK, Polish people in UK shop in Polish shops!
🙂
She’s a lovely little girl ! Her Mum and Dad are very lucky!
So is she, John. Thanks very much.
The weather finally breaks, the flowers welcome the sunshine, time for sports and family get-togethers with outstanding meals! You really have the life, Derrick!
🙂 Thank you very much, GP.
It is so nice to see the blooming garden at the beginning of March as well as your lovely spending time with the family!
Thank you very much, Alexander
Such a beautiful family! Oh, they made me smile. A great way to start the day, the week, especially with all the bad news rumbling around.
Many thanks, Laurie.
Such warm family time. Beautiful
Thank you very much, Lynn.
Oh so beautiful and adorable
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome
Your flowers are lovely, Derrick, but Ella steals the show. I’m glad you enjoyed a lovely family gathering, and it appears it is still raining outside your door.
Thanks very much, Alys
Such flowers you are finding in your garden! A joy to be able to observe since i am smack dab in the woods here and have to go in search of many flowers.
And your family photos are always heartwarming–Ella is coming right along and is lovely! (I do wish I could post my own delightful, happy twin granddaughters’ pictures and more often my whole family–alas, they are generally “camera cautious” re: social media, but I might sneak one in now and again… the little girls are almost one year old now. :))
Thank you very much, Cynthia. Two of my children don’t want me to post pictures of their children. Such a sad reflection on our internet world.
True enough. I would love to share our delightfully happy, chubby twins
“Aahh” is a wonderful game. It also sums up my reaction to your blog. 🙂
Thank you so much, JoAnna.
Kit-Kats make wonderful dessert. 😀
And you can get them all over your face. Thanks very much, Widders.
And clothes, and the floor, and everything! 😀
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I love the daffodils but I am actually quite a fan of Helebores. And little babies.
Thanks very much, John. I hope you are recovering well.
I think I have milked it as much as I can. Now I’ll just get on with getting on.
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Ooh, Derrick, that’s a good-looking pie. I really enjoyed your close up pictures and am glad you can get down to the flowers now. Great to see the family and your little sweetheart too.
Thanks you very much, Susan.
I am catching up today! Beautiful flowers and family! I could eat some rhubarb crisp right now.
My younger daughter’s Teddy Bear is named Ahh Bear–she still has him. 🙂
I really do appreciate your catch up. Merril. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome!
The photos of the flowers are so vibrant. It makes me regret I am resizing my photos before loading them on WordPress, then I remind myself they (ie mine) are for illustrative purposes only. What a sweetie Ella is.
Many thanks, Gwen.