Monday 14 September 2015

Fireman Sam To The Rescue aka Bertie

A lovely weekend spent with my daughter, her husband and of course Bertie.  He had so much to say and chattered incessantly about his holiday to Italy and how brave he was on the slides, on the aeroplane...his plans for his coming birthday which is still months away and of course HIS new baby and all the plans he has for when the baby comes.  He is certainly going to be a very good big brother and was very excited to see some of the things I had made for the new baby.  He did however, claim the penguin for himself which made us all laugh, looks like I am going to have to crochet another one.

There were lots of tender moments, my mum and I have had hours of fun perusing some of my vintage patterns and reminiscing about some of the knits when I was born so it was lovely to see how excited Amie was about the knitting her Nanny had done for her.



 
Bertie has a new hero that he has discovered off the TV, Fireman Sam...you just know what I am going to say.  Everything has become a fireman's pole.  Come on Granny, help me up Granny as he clambers up the washing pole and glides down with ceremony.  To be three again...
 

 
The rocking horse became the fire engine...
 

 
...and the dog needed to be trained to become a crew member, good luck with that!
 

 
...but still not to big to sit on Granny's knee and watch some TV!
 
 
The house looks as if a tornado has hit the state it is in.  Today is cleaning up the debris of visitors and then getting my breath back from a whirlwind of never ending activities over the weekend.  Hope your weekend was as good as mine.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 



28 comments:

  1. That looks fun - for Bertie AND Granny!

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  2. Bertie looks like he was having lots of fun pretending to be fireman Sam. It's a lovely age to be x

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  3. Isn't he so gorgeous, your little Fireman Bertie xx

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  4. A good weekend indeed....
    Have a lovely week !
    Anna

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  5. Oh I love the knitted wear and cute bootees that you have knitted for the baby. You knit so well. I am sure both Bertie and Granny has a wonderful weekend.

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  6. aaahh looks like you had a wonderful weekend and I have to say Bertie is such a sweetheart :-) My boys used to like Fireman sam to when they were little goodness hes been going some time now. I love your little knitted cardigans and boots they are adorable you are clever. Enjoy your week, dee x

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  7. What a lovely post! I love the dog being the fire crew! Perfect!

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  8. Oh to have the energy of a 3 year old. He sounds like a very special little guy.

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  9. Such fun! All those darling grandchildren keep you young too!
    Beautiful baby knits!

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  10. I love all those vintage patterns. I have a few of them myself. So glad you had a great Grandma weekend. Now you have to rest up for when there will be two of them to keep up with.

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  11. Such lovely pictures of a really lovely little man! Looks like you had a great weekend mum xx

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  12. I didn't realise Fireman Sam was still around. My girls used to love watching him way back in the nineties. Bertie looks a fun and lively little boy to spend an enjoyable weekend with.

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  13. Oh my heart is so happy just reading this post and looking at the adorable pix of that adorable grandson! He is soooo cute. I am partial to the little guys having Otto. You are blessed my fiend. Oh, I do understand about the house! It's a bomb of toys and clothes and kid stuff, huh? Nice though....hugs.

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  14. Bertie is so cute and he's getting really big. I love those knitted baby things, what a wonderful collection to have. I hope the new baby enjoys using them. It looks like you had a very nice visit with your daughter and her family. Hope you have a great week.

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  15. Oh all those adorable baby things! It's amazing how those vintage patterns are just as good today. I have a vintage mitten/glove/sock book that I LOVE.

    Bertie is adorable and a very creative fireman. His eyes are so bright!

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  16. What a darling grandson you have! I'm sure he is very excited about having a new sibling. Loved seeing all the knitted goodies. I have some of those too. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. Wow mum Bertie has got so big since I last saw him!!! Nanny's knitting is beautiful as always. I still have all Lily's and Daisy's knitted things, except now they live on the dolls.... Rest up only two weeks until our next visit. Happy times. X

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  18. such beautiful pics!!! you and your grand son are so nice!!
    i totaly understand what you say about fireman!!! my son has his period too, and police and tractor driver (every boxes are becoming a tractor!!!)
    well !!your knits are so beautiful too!!!
    have a good week,
    Miss, xxx

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  19. I think you had a perfect weekend! love when they have imagination and being a fireman sounds like fun (if I was a kid). He will be a wonderful big brother. I have vintage knitting patterns from my mom and some I've picked up along the way.

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  20. Precious times indeed! I love seeing the beautiful outfits you have knit for the new baby, and I so admire your skill!!! I hope you are able to rest after the wonderful whirl of your weekend, and that you will soon be free of the flu. xx

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  21. What a great weekend...making sweet memories for sure. The baby booties and sweaters are just precious. And thank you for the birthday greetings!

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  22. Ohhhh those baby knits are just adorable!! Love how pattern and yarn colour match perfectly - pure cuteness :-)

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  23. Gorgeous, gorgeous! The knits are just divine. I collect vintage patterns, especially baby ones. They are just so wonderful, aren't they?

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  24. Hello Lorraine

    Wow, your baby knits are beautiful, and the little booties are so adorable. I love the soft patel colours and your choice of pattern. A priceless weekend enjoyed by all.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  25. Such a lovely post, happy days with family are the very best xx

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  26. Such a lovely imagination that little one has.
    Hugs to you,
    Meredith

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  27. Aw bless him, he looks like he enjoyed himself. Love the fire poodle too!

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  28. The little baby things you knit are just precious! And what a fun time with your grandson and family. I just love the imagination at that age!

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