Flo produced some delightful photographs of Ellie this morning. These included reading “Big Panda and Tiny Dragon” with Dillon, and pointing out a frog on Jackie’s sock.
Martin has now almost finished building what is in reality an arbour to replace the Rose Garden Entrance arch. This has involved retraining a couple of rose plants.
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Despite the sunshine the temperature was quite chilly, although not enough to deter the most intrepid bees. This one clung to a chionodoxa.
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Ellie likes to stand at the window to watch the birds. As I returned to the house soon after I photographed the live bee above she called out “bee”. She was referring to the one on the wall behind me.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s penne Bolognese sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the shiraz.
I love an arbour and left two of them behind when I sold my old house. I couldn’t figure out how to incorporate them at my new home. Now I regret it because I could have used them for climbing veggies. Oh well!
Thanks very much, Dale
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Martin is amazing! Great work, sir. Ellie is so sweet, I love the first photo of her, so adorable! ????
Thank you very much, John
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That’s a great smile on Martin, and a most regal wave in the last photo–
Thank you so much, Donnalee
Wonderful pics Derrick , thank you for sharing … dinner sounds love!
Thanks very much, Holly
Ellie’s photos are indeed full of life and emotion!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Wonderful photos of Ellie! Martin’s work is outstanding. A rose arbor sounds lovely–and here’s to intrepid bees!
Thank you very much, Merril
The inquisitive mind of a small children and no better place to learn than in a garden.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
I love to see Ellie interacting with her world.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It’s so amazing and beautiful
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Ellie at the window: a halo and a holy blessing. Hmm…
Indeed. Thanks very much, Beck XX
A very impressive garden entrance Derrick, Martin has done a fine job.
Thank you very much, Ivor
Gorgeous photos by all involved. Ellie is growing by leaps and bounds.
Thank you very much, Pat
Gorgeous photos of Ellie.
The header image of Martin posing for the camera is just wonderful, his other half should get it framed.
I’ll make a print. Thanks very much, Sue
What a happy post today!
Thank you so much, Doug
Elliie looks like she’s really having a happy time!
Hi Ellie! What a lovely arbour Derrick. Sometimes I wish I have enough space to have something like that.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Great photos!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Ellie gets more beautiful every day. It’s fun to watch her learn about the world. Great job, Martin!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
We lost our old arbour in the storms. So hope the new one will look as good as yours.
Thanks very much, Gary
A beautiful set of photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Love the arbor! Just don’t let wisteria grow on it, so much work! Ellie’s pictures are adorable. The last picture of her in the window looks like a halo over her head!
Yes. I think it’s a reflection of a water bowl on the patio. Thanks very much, Diane
I look forward to see the roses clambering up and over their new arbour.
Thank you very much, Anne
Ellie is such a cutie!
Thanks very much, Aletta
Ellie is bee-ooh-tiful! 🙂 ❤️ Such sweet photos of her! She is growing so quickly! 🙂
The arbour is lovely! Can’t wait to see it again when it is “decorated” with growing vines and flowers. Excellent work, Martin! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
What a wonderful life!!
Thanks very much, GP
Lucky you, to have such a nice person to care about your garden. It looks, like Martin is your full time employee. Lol…
Thanks very much, Alexander. He does an awful lot in one morning a week.
It is very nice of him. And very good to have somebody like him beside.
Ellie is such a beautiful child and she is very photogenic. It’s good to see the garden taking shape and being readied for spring.
Thanks very much, Eugi. I have just checked your site because I haven’t had anything from you in my reader for a while. I will have a catch-up session when I get a chance.
Derrick, for some reason my blog no longer appears in the mainstream feed of the reader since I changed my domain. If you try to search for Moonwashed Musings, the posts that appear are not current. I contacted WordPress support and received an automated response and the issue is still not resolved. Thank you for your comment.
Wonderful photos! Our son has been working on our ‘gardens’ – he confirmed that he already has in mind an arbor similar to the one Martin has erected for you. Springtime is near!
Thanks very much, Ed
Ellie is such a photogenic sweet child, and that is a wonderful smile from Martin. I look forward to seeing the roses on that new arch he made for you.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I just learned from Lakshmi’s post that John Knifton has passed away.
Yes. A great shock. Thanks very much, Lavinia
Ellie is such a beauty. Love her bright face.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Martin has done an excellent job
Thanks very much, Sheree
I’m always lifted by the enthusiam and interest of young children. Ellie looks quite thoughtful and wise in that first picture.
Thank you so much, Barbara
Ellie is absolutely adorable! What a great work Martin did! And what a beautiful photo of the bee! Seems that she’s really enjoying that chionodoxa!
Hi Derrick, the photographs of Ellie are delightful.
Thank you very much, Robbie
You’ve shared all my favorites here, Derrick: pics of the delightful Ellie, garden shots, a productive visit from a bee, and that gorgeous new arbour. It’s been sunny but cool here, too, but the days are warming up.
Thank you very much, Alys