Well, to be honest, more like summer monsoon here. A couple of days ago we had a month's rain fall in one day, it just never stopped for over twenty four hours. Yesterday was showery and today is very windy. The forecast is supposed to be a little better for the weekend before..............more rain next week. So far I have not been able to enjoy the garden much at all. Some of the plants have been flattened and the ground is like a marsh.
The family have headed off on a ten day holiday to the British seaside and we can only hope that the above graphic will not apply to Nathan and Daniel. They will all make the best of it I know, whatever the weather and there are some exciting things to do where they are going. We will miss not having them here next week but they will have so much to chatter about when they return.
Nathan had his last day at pre-school yesterday. He starts full-time school in Septemer. He has already paid a couple of visits there, knows the name of his teacher etc. so we do hope he settles in quickly. Going to be a bit of a shock to him realizing he is going to be there all day every day and not just mornings. I just cannot believe he is starting school already.
I did promise to post some pictures of Nathan's birthday which was on the 29th June and I have at last managed to sort out a few. He had a lovely time. I lost count of how many times we had to sing Happy Birthday.
His parents got him a child's digital camera and he just loves it, wants to take it everywhere with him and no doubt he will be snapping away on holiday. It does all sorts of fun things which make him laugh.
He loves to cook both in real life and pretend. We have a toy cooker for him here and lots of plastic vegetables and fruit, burgers and ham etc. etc. not to mention plates and cups and eating utensils. He spends hours playing with that each time he visits. It must run in the blood as his Daddy was a Chef many years ago. So, what else could we buy him except a Chef's outfit:-
We did give him some other gifts but he could not wait to get into this.
Of course, Daniel had to get in on the act and try it on but the trousers were far too big so he just had the top and the hat. Never mind, he will get his own one day.
Daddy made Nathan a lovely cake:-
Daniel could not get the cake inside fast enough!
I mentioned that Nathan was given a camera by his parents. Of course it does not take the quality pictures you would expect of a normal digital but as I stated it can do little tricks.
You remember the Elvis song - Devil In Disguise?
You'r the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise.
So now you know and you thought I was such a quiet person didn't you? I shall be giving you all a prod with my pitchfork later on so look out lol.
Lastly, a photo of Mike and myself
I really do not have much else to write about at the moment. I have had a bad back for a few days after pulling it just bending over to get something out of a drawer, so I am not spending as much time on the computer.
I am hoping to be able to sit in the garden for a while over the next couple of days. Fingers crossed.
Wishing you all , dear friends and readers, a very happy weekend
37 comments:
I hope the weather improves so you can enjoy your garden. Here in the desert we got torrential rain last night, and everything is flooded. Should make for an interesting drive to work this morning! We're expecting rain through Tuesday, I have no idea where all the water will go. Have a great weekend, and thanks for sharing pictures of the boys. ~~Kath~~
Thanks Jeanete, from a very soggy Box..at the moment it is just pouring down...again... Lets hope the wee ones are having it better where they are. The phot'sare great he can come and cook a dinner for me anytme !! The one of you and Mike is really lovely. Here's hoping the summer will come soon !! and that your back can get some warm sunshine on it. Love Sybil xx
How adorable your little grandson is in his costume. He may grow up to be a great chef, we never know. My oldest was going to be a chef and got sidetracked with hotel resturant management and finally wound up being a problem solver for a big utility company. Far from being a chef for sure. They do grow up fast. Our weather here has been quite tropical. Reminds one of a rain forest...lots of rain, humid and hot. Then we get an occasional cool streak where it feels like
April not July. Not one of the better summers for sure, but it is better than the freezing cold and snow. So I'll be thankful for it. Hope you get out and enjoy the garden. 'On Ya' - ma
Hope they all have a great time!
The BD pics are adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Mike & you, look so happy. {{}}
Hoping the back feels better soon.
Hugs & prayers,
Sugar
i love the pictures a true happy family.beckie x
Wish we had some of your rain...so dry here in VA. Loved all the photos...wow, just can't get over how time has gone by so fast. Hope you have a lovely weekend...hugs and love,
Joyce
Yes, isn't it dismal, Jeannette. My sweet peas are growing downwards!
Good thing we've got the little chaps to cheer us up; I have consumed many a plastic hot dog........gulp!
Bunny xx
aw - I really love that chef's outfit! Some lovely pics there Jeannette.
My brother used to be a chef, he was considerd to be one of the top ten in the country back in the sixties. He often won medals at Hotel Olympia in London. Pity the advent of the TV Chef wasn't so popular then, he would have made a great TV chef. But perhaps Nathan will!
The Rain - The Rain!!! When will summer come???? :-(
hope all is well with you all
ttfn
Freda
I love the chef outfit. It's adorable! I can't believe Nathan is going to Kindergarten! The boys are getting so big.
Missie
What a cute outfit. I love it. Love your devilish picture also. We are having the same rainy season here. Gets old after awhile.
Julie
Oh Nathan looks so cute in that outfit. It's great to teach a kid to cook early, that way they are always prepared in life too. I can see that he is having fun with that camera too..lol. Grandma's got horns indeed! Keep that one for posterity...love, Sandi
(((((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))They are getting so big and grow so fast,you have to heriish every momnet.He looks so cute being a chef.I like the pic of your devil ears.LOL.Have a nnice weekend.I am sorry ablout your Garden.
What adorable pics! Do you celebrate Halloween over there? He should definitely wear that!
Nancy
Happy Birthday to dear little Nathan!
Your little grand angels are certainly growing up fast. Darling pictures...how nice if Nathan pursued his love of cooking. Imagine having a world famous chef in your family. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. We actually could use a little of your rain. It's supposed to be up in the 80's again today. Linda in sunny & warm western Washington
lovely pictures
Karen
x
awww...how adorable are they!! I'll put in my order for a ham sandwich with crisps on the side! :-D
...love that photo of you and Mike!!
~Amy
Love the mini chefs outfit...We've not had as much rain here as central and south scotland and england...We were supposed to but it wasn't too bad and mainly during the night...Hope the rain stays away for their holiday...The pic of you with the horns and wings i can just see my lot having done that to me if such a thing had been around when they were little LOL Caff xxxxxx
Hi Jeannette , do hope Nathan Daniel and their parents have a super holiday ,and they can enjoy some fine dry weather .Its rained here this afternoon really heavy !!! Its going to be awful for the parents and children if the weather is like this when they brake up for the summer holidays .I am sure Nathan will soon settle into school , but I am sure Daniel will miss him .The photos are lovely .....Have a good weekend ....love Jeanxx
Lovely pictures of the boys looks like you had a great time. Starting school I remember it well hope all goes well for your grandson. Snap I used the same rainy graphic yesterday knew it would come in handy living up here. Love Joan
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What a fun birthday! Hope the weather clears at least for your beach hols. From the looks of it, we'll be having a dry weekend for a change.
;^) Jan the Gryphon
I love the graphic ,I hope they get some fine weather for the boys to did on the beach ,I cant believe Nathan ,will be going to school full time in September ,how quickly they grow up ,the chef outfits are great ,and can see they love them kids do love to dress up dont they ,so sorry about your back ,I know all about that ugh ,I loved your pictures ,and like you do wish we could spend some time in the garden ..love Jan xx
You look so wonderful and what a happy family party! Awesome!!!
be well,
Dawn
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Jeanette take it easy, heal that back. Loved all the pictures of all of you. Chef Nathan looks adorable. Take care. Arlene (AJ)
awwwwwww they are adorable. i love the chef's outfit. why you lil devil you, lol. i love that pic, lol. love the pic at the end of you and mike. you look so happy and very beautiful. (((((hugs)))))))
Love ya,
Cindy xoxoxoxo
How cute is that chef's outfit!!!
and I can not believe Nathan is starting school already... Daniel will be right behind him so soon too....
Hope they enjoy a wonderful holiday and Nathan takes lots of pictures to share....
Linda :)
Jeannette I just loved the pictures of the Boys in their Chef's outfits ~ and the one of you and Mike they are lovely ~ hope your back gets better soon ~ Ally x
Hello Jeannette, you little devil you...! Love the photos of Nathan and Daniel in the chef`s outfit, a glimpse of a future career I wonder? :o) It`s almost scary the speed they grow up, the time seems to fly by these days. I hope the weather will be kind to the family for their holiday, it feels more like Autumn than Summer...! :o(
Love Sandra xxxx
Just back from a wet week in Cornwall.......hope Daniel and Nathan are luckier than we were with the weather. Loved the pix of the boys and no doubt he will have such fun with his camera....see he has started already hehehehehehe Eileen x
I hope Nathan and Daniel had a sunny week on holiday. You can never tell with the weather here in the UK can you?! I can't believe Nathan is going to school soon, I love his chefs outfit, that's the same as the ones our chefs have at work! Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
I hope your back is feeling better. I know how bad back pain can be. I just love those pictures!!
Lori
The little Chef outfit is darling....so cute!!! Yes, I see the devil in disguise, that is funny! Hoping the back is feeling better soon.
xxx
Lisa
Jeannette. I have watched your grandsons grow up and they are turning out to be such find young boys. Nathan sure does look fine in his chefs outfit.
Hugs to you Sunny
Jeannette. I have watched your grandsons grow up and they are turning out to be such find young boys. Nathan sure does look fine in his chefs outfit.
Hugs to you Sunny
i absolutely adore your little chef. hopefully someday i will have the pleasure of eating at one of his fine restaurants where he is the master chef.
the kids are so adorable.
i love the devilish pic. you mentioned that we all thought you were such a quiet subdued person.........those are the ones we have to watch out for, lol.
i always love your journal and your pictures. by the way, that hubby of yours is a cutie.
blessings dear overseas friend,
regina
Pictures are great Jeannette, the boys are certainly growing up fast.
It was strange reading this entry, it was almost like me writing it..... the reason being my grandson went to see the nursery/ playgroup that he will start with in September last week. Yesterday was his 3rd birthday and whenever he is here he always takes photos with my camera..... i call him a budding David Bailey so they decided to buy him one for his birthday. My daughter rang this morning to tell me that he had been playing around with it and you could do these different things with it.... eg...the horns etc. He also has the play food etc .... what a coincidence.
I hope that they all have a wonderful holiday and the weather holds out for them.
Take care
hugs Jayne
Oh, now that Chef's outfit is just toooooooooooooo cute! The altered pic of you is quite funny. You are so opposite of that. :-)
Blessings!~
Susan
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