This morning I made a print of this photograph for Danni. I took it at Louisa’s fourth birthday party in May 1986, featuring Ella’s mother just seven months older than Ella is now.
Elizabeth, Danni, and Ella came to lunch, which is why I produced this picture.
Grandmother, mother, and daughter played on the sofa while we all chatted before tucking into the splendid array of cold meats, pies, cheeses, coleslaw, and salad produced by Jackie. The new generation of Keenan motherhood displays the same exploratory concentration as the previous one.
After lunch we visited Highcliffe Castle.
Rhododendrons and giant redwoods are among the shrubs and trees in the grounds,
around which fearless magpies stride.
There is even a view of the Isle of Wight and The Needles.
This evening we reprised lunch with which I finished the Carmenere and Jackie drank Hoegaarden.
Precious family photos, Derrick. I love the print you made for Danni.
The photos of you look like someone caught you in raconteur mode. 🙂
They do, don’t they. I can’t remember 🙂 Thanks very much, Merril
It’s always lovely to see the generations coming along – and that castle – I rather like it!
Many thanks, Pauline. It has had quite a chequered career
I’m sure!
So cute!
Thanks very much, Holly
Oh, I love those photos of Danni and Ella! Ella is beautiful, as is her mum. Good to see you, as well, sir.
Thanks very much, Jodie 🙂
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Loved the photo of the magpie. We have loads living in the Domaine but I’m never quick enough to photo them. Gorgeous selection of photos as usual Derrick.
Thanks very much, Sheree. Magpies are usually too quick for me, too
I always love the candid family shots, Derrick. I’m curious what you’re reacting to in the first photo of you. 🙂
So am I, Jill 🙂
Such sweet photos!
Thanks very much, Leslie
So glad you had such precious family with you! Looks like everyone had a happy time for sure! 🙂 What beautiful babies! They bring joy, love, and laughter with them when they arrive! 🙂
Quite the castle you got there, Derrick! 😉 😀 Bet it takes a long time to clean all the windows! 😉 😛
That magpie looks determined and on the move! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Inside and out would take forever. X
I guess if we could afford a castle we could afford to pay someone to clean the windows! 😉 😛
🙂
Looks like you had a nice visit with some of your family and a nice excursion afterwards. Good for you.
Thanks very much, Gary
Love the generations and the printed photo will be a keepsake- and for a second I was thinking “does he live in that big ol house” seeing you at the picnic table Out front – but it’s the castle of course – ha
🙂 Thanks very much, Yvette
Sounds like you had a wonderful family day. Such precious photos, Derrick. Highcliffe Castle looks gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Sylvia
The little girl is certainly a keen observer. Those are exquisite frames of the Highcliffe Castle; I visited the longer post on the subject too which opened up a wealth of information.
Thank you very much, Uma. Especially for opening the link
What a great gift to give 🙂 Highcliffe Castle, is on my bucket list
Many thanks, msw
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Good morning Derrick!!! What a wonderful family!!
Today the poem is for grandmother with love!!
Only a grandmother can understand
the tears that blur her eyes,
Whenever she watches her
daughter with her own child,
Or, when her heart fills with pride
to see her grandchild become a bride,
Only a grandmother understands her role
to provide a safe haven !!!
Thanks very much, Efi. I’m sending this to Elizabeth
Thank you Derrick !!
Great family photos Sir. The young lady seems particularly engrossed in la grenouille! 🙂
It looked like a particularly good day for a ramble around an Historic castle and it’s good to see you looking so well. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob
Beautiful new generation. What a beautiful day to visit the castle!
It was, wasn’t it, Amy? Thanks very much
Oh, this post made me smile. Darling babies!
Thank you very much, Laurie
Wonderful, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Julie
What a wonderful photo! And a ditto day, by the looks and sounds of it. How wonderful to be surrounded by family! Makes me wish we weren’t so far away from ours…
Thanks very much, Anna. The world has become a much smaller place
Lovely photos of those babies! A fine day out with your family at Highcliffe Castle. I especially like the views of the Needles.
Thanks very much, Clare. That was a surprise view
Sounds like a perfect afternoon. I do so enjoy exploring casles and learning about the history.
Lovely photos of your family, I’m so glad you shared them here.
Thanks very much, Sue
What a lovely family, Derrick! The little one looks like a budding scientist.
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick
God has blessed you. Congratulations
Indeed. Thanks very much, Whisperer
You are blessed.
That’s not really much of a castle is it? I reckon me an ‘alf a dozen ‘ooligans from Dagenham could take the place easy
You’d be welcome, MeLud. I’ll get me camera ready. Thanks very much