A lone Red Admiral joined the Small White butterflies fluttering round the garden as Jackie swept paths this morning while I picked up clippings and emptied trugs.
Nugget sang a song of greeting, paused in a shrub, and approached Jackie, enquiring what was for lunch.
We didn’t offer him any of what we shared with Matthew, Poppy, Becky, Elizabeth, Danni, Andy, and Ella who all came to our lunch consisting of Jackie’s usual array of cold meats, pies, cheeses, salads, cake, and cheesecake.
The afternoon began in the sitting room where
Becky entertained Ella with pictures of her parents;
Matthew got down to the infant’s level;
Danni gently changed her nappy;
Jackie cuddled and played with her great niece,
to the amusement of her grandmother.
We decanted onto the patio where Ella continued playing with Jackie,
and Andy joined in the conversation.
The song of a robin announced Nugget’s desire to contribute, which he soon did.
“Where’s Nugget?” (17).
Becky, Mat, and Poppy left early in the evening, after which the rest of us dined on Jackie’s soothing cottage pie; piquant cauliflower cheese; firm carrots; and tender cabbage and runner beans with which I finished the Garnacha Syrah, Elizabeth and Danni drank Batturica Gran Reserva 2012, and Andy drank Diet Coke.
Nugget is really something. And so is cutie pie Ella. It’s exciting to see how many veggies Jackie serves, too.
Thank you very much, Luanne
Jackie is a treasure. I’ve said it before and I will say it again. So good that you both have each other. Stay blessed. 💐
Thanks very much, Kavitha
My goodness, you guys get lots of family coming by! Ella is still a wee babe and you have seen her so many times. It’s wonderful.
It took me a long time, but I think I found Nugget. I won’t say where since I am at the beginning of this. Don’t want to spoil the fun.
Well done, Jodie. Thanks very much
: ) I’ll read below now to see if I am right.
Quite possibly the world’s second greatest baby.
After Matilda, of course. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
These are such beautiful family photos, Derrick. “Nappy!” I love that. 🙂 In the second shot, little Nugget looks as though he’s not interested in being photographed. He’s so sweet!
Thanks very m much, Jill. He was more interested in a worm
🙂
Ella’s ever so much easier to find than Nugget, but they’re both sweet as can be. I think I found Nugget, but I’ll keep it to myself, so as not to spoil the fun for others. Your menus certainly do sound good!
Thank you very much, Linda. I’m pleased you found him
So cute.❤️
Thanks very much, Laleh
My pleasure ❤️
Nugget is well hidden!
Thanks very much, Leslie. Glad you found him
What are those red fruits I’m so admiring whilst on my hunt for Nugget? I found him – but he wasn’t where I thought he might be…….
I’m glad you found him despite being misled. The fruits are the hips of Rosa Glauca.
Your family photos are full of love, Nugget included. I think I see him, but it’s hard to be sure.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. I expect you got him
So lovely photos Derrick! Oh yes, I have found Nugget, he’s pretty smart in hiding in places that one doesn’t think he may be 😉
Thanks very much, Ribana. Well spotted
Ella is cute! She seems to absorbing the newness of the world about her by the minute. Mr Nugget is perched on the back-wall.
Thanks very much, Uma. Well spotted
Yes!! The first affirmed spotting. That’s where I saw him as well.
Thanks, Uma! I couldn’t find him to save my life.
Sweet whimsy! Such cuteness from Ella and Nugget.
Thank you very much, Rose. I hope you are OK
Getting there, Sir Knight. I’ll try to be strong like you. You’ve been through tough times, too. 💐
🙂 XX
Beautiful family and nugget
Thanks very much, More
😃
Nothing sparks up a party like a baby!!!
Quite so, Judy. Thanks a lot
What a beautiful day spent with Ella oops I mean family 🙂
🙂 Thank you very much, msw.
Sounds like you had a lovely Saturday.
We did, indeed, Sheree. Thanks very much
Ella and Nugget are the days stars of the photo show…….
🙂 Thanks very much, Ivor
What a lovely family day – the garden is looking as lovely as ever and I found Nugget, though next time I will look for him before reading the comments!
🙂 Thanks very much, Sue. Well spotted
Wonderful! 🙂
I bet if Ella was in the garden, she could find Nugget!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Carolyn X
What a lovely picture of Ella looking at the pictures. Babies always cheer everybody up (except at nappy time).
Thanks a lot, John. Actually nappy time was scarcely noticeable
OK. Babies are cute. I’ll give you that. Nugget is brilliant. Yep, I’ll give you Nugget.
But the butterfly! The butterfly wins. Lay down misere.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Paol
No Poppy picture??
It’s wonderful that you got to spend quality family time together and it was good to see Jackie was rewarded for all her hard work in the kitchen playing with Ella. 🙂
Lovely photos again but my favourite was the 3rd pic starring Nugget – an absolute gem of a photo!
I found nugget There…and there… and there… and there….and… 😉
Many thanks, Bob. No Poppy picture is following parents’ request
That’s cool! 🙂
So long as no-one’s playing ‘favourites’ 😉
I was conscious of that possible construction.
Excellent pictures.
Amazing, that you manged to get such good pictures of a robin. They have the tendency to fly away when I come around with my camera. 🙂
Thanks very much, Rabirius. He thinks he is one of the family
It looks like a lovely day spent with family (and Nugget). Lovely photos of both, and after a lot of looking, I think I spotted Nugget. 🙂
Well spotted – a lot of confusing reds. Thanks very much, Merril
Looks like an awesome day.
It was, thank you Mrs. W
Your welcome
Wonderful family get together!
I love your adorable Nugget.
Thanks very much, Dee
so much fun
love nugget and Ella is a beauty
also – the shot of Andy with mug is a great composition – fun post D
Thanks very much, Prior – a photographer’s comment
🙂
Looks like the lad was a bit on the fence about joining the family. 😀
🙂 He did come down and join us. Well seen. Thanks very much, Widders
I love the happy baby pictures! It always shows when a baby knows she’s well-loved.
Thanks very much, Liz
🙂
Couldn’t find Nugget, but I consoled myself with looking at the beautiful baby. Oh, that Ella!
Thanks very much, Laurie
What a baby! And Nugget is attractive but doesn’t hold a candle in this case.
🙂 Thanks very much, Cynthia
You and Jackie are blessed with wonderful family, and a dear little bird named Nugget. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Ella is such an adorable child! I think I found Nugget on the fence in the back, after much zooming.
Thanks very much, Dolly. You did find Nugget. Well done
It’s an addictive game, Derrick. My pleasure
🙂
Tx for so eloquently sharing such a wonderful day of love, smiles & great food <3
Thanks very much, da-AL
I particularly enjoyed the butterfly on the flower at the top. It’s the time of year where I’m seeing less colour outside, and appreciated that colourful burst.
Thank you very much, Crystal