Danni, Elizabeth, and Ella came to lunch today. Jackie produced her usual splendid spread.
Danni helped her daughter. As we all do, our niece couldn’t prevent herself from mirroring Ella’s mouth movements.
Ella preferred to use her fingers.
Afterwards crawling
and throwing skills were displayed,
and mother and daughter romped on the floor.
Danni e-mailed a couple of photos she had taken of me and Ella before lunch. Our great niece fancied cutting her teeth on my lens cap, I diverted her with a game of peek through the napkin ring. Elizabeth entertained her granddaughter for a while, reading “Ella Saves Christmas”, a little gem that Jackie bought in the week.
Over lunch we discussed the degrees of cousinship, in particular relation to Mum’s cousin Ivy Wilson and her children Audrey and Roy. Were they first, second, third; once or twice removed from us, etcetera. Later I opened up my pc to consult my post “Holly”. I was amazed to find that, at about the same time as we had been having our conversation Sarah Birnie, a descendent of Holly King’s twin sister, had been commenting on the highlighted post with information about Holly’s tragic death and a request for the photograph mentioned by my cousin Yvonne. Sarah lives outside Perth, about an hour and a half’s drive from my son Sam and his family. I alerted Yvonne to this additional material in a Facebook chat.
Friends Heather and Johnathon came to collect Danni and Ella to take them home. We had a very pleasant conversation, especially as Heather and had knee surgery in common and Johnathon and I could swap marathon stories.
Only minimal sustenance was required this evening.
Ella is just adarable.
Thanks very much mynewperspective.
Another delightful lunchtime spread! Can’t believe how much Ella has grown.
Neither can we, Sue. 🙂 Thanks very much.
Well, when such synchronicities occur there is an undoubted connection on many levels. Ella is bonny <3
Thanks very much, Pauline
After that size lunch spread, I can well believe that you only required a small snack later on!! Such a good-looking family you have, Derrick!
Thanks very much, GP
Ella is the bestest! She’s growing so fast! Her abilities and skills are a joy to behold! What a cutie! She brings smiles to every face! 🙂
A time of synchrony AND harmony…what a beautiful day spent, with beautiful memories made! 🙂
HUGS to all…and I hope you are feeling MUCH better today, Derrick! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Still taking it easy X
Looks like you had such a wonderful day with lovely members of your family. Cherish the moment…they grow up quickly as you well know!
🙂 Thanks very much, Gary.
Looks like a perfect afternoon. Thanks for sharing, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill
Such a happy post and wow that’s proper food.
Thanks very much, Gary. Guess what we will be having for lunch the next day or two.
Thanks for sharing your happy family day with us. It made me smile to see Ella as the center of attention, which is just as it should be when a baby comes to visit.
Thank you very much, Liz
🙂
I enjoyed being with your family today, albeit via the internet, thank you Derrick…Cheers…
And thank you so much, Ivor.
Man, another nice spread with an adorable baby and lovely relatives! Isn’t it interesting how people connect from so far away, as you saw on the blog, and it enables us, I think, to appreciate the ones we connect with in person more.
So true, Lisa. Thanks very much.
Humans have certainly raised themselves to amazing levels in communication. Sometimes though, there are things like telepathy among closely associated people.
I’m sure. This, however, was the first I had ever heard of Sarah Birnie, and we had not spoken of the Wilsons for some years. Thanks very much, Uma.
I had a hard time getting past the photos of the food, but once I spied Ella, all thought of food was banished. She is adorable, and as others have noted, growing quickly. She could chew on my lens cap any time.
🙂 Thanks very much, Linda.
What a lovely family bonding Derrick!
Thanks very much, Arlene.
Ella is such a picture child! It looks like she can entertain all of you adults for hours.
🙂 Many thanks. Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Lovely update! And Ella is a sweetie.
Thanks very much, Cynthia.
It reminds me my Sundays with the grandparents 🙂
Delicious food and lovely afternoon 🙂
That’s good, Ribana. Thanks very much.
Looking at the photographs, I imagined the same scene with my grand-son while I and my wife went to UK. Impressive sharing, as ever Derrick sir.
Thank you very much, Harbans.
Thanks and regards.
Oh how adorable. Looks like a beautiful fun time.
Thank you very much, More.
You’re very welcome
I have nothing to add except Ella is indeed adorable. Made me smile just to look at her. Much needed after all the political news we have been hearing this week. Nothing to smile about there.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Politics is dire.
Sigh. Certainly is. Lately, though, I have had a smidgen of hope that the tide is starting to turn. We shall see.
It looks like a delightful and delicious lunch and day! I agree with everyone else that Ella is adorable (and how she has grown!). Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much, Merril.
Lovely shots.
Thanks very much, Rupali.
The food looks delicious, but I just want to have that cute baby. She is so adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, Zambian Lady.
A wonderful time with family, Derrick and Jackie, a time to cherish. Ella is beautiful child.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love the photos of romping on the floor. Babies are so good at getting us to play. Any you were good with that napkin ring distraction. 🙂
A lovely day with family. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders.