It took Honey a little while to get used to Mickey but very quickly they developed a lovely relationship and were very quick to share. Mickey was a great companion for Honey as she was constantly giving him food, it was a joy to watch them.
I certainly felt blessed as I watched Gerard with the children, his love so apparent in all that he does with them.
The trips to the hospital and sports centre continued despite our visitors, but we did make the most of it by combining it with a visit to the castle and museum. It is now a Hotel but still a lovely place to visit, enjoy the views and a lovely pot of tea.
Bertie loved the stroll, picking out his favourite boats scanning the sea for life. It would be nice to take them on a sea trek on their next visit to enjoy what the Hebrides waters have to offer.
Amie and I did manage to get away for a couple of hours to catch up with each other and enjoy an afternoon tea. My goodness, what a feast not only for the taste buds but also for the eyes. The table was set so beautifully and the food a real delight. Tasty morsels, all handmade and thoroughly enjoyed by us both. A wonderful treat on so many levels.
It was such a decadent tea and such a thoughtful gift from a good friend. The days passed so quickly but I have some wonderful memories to sustain me until the next visit. All to soon they were back on the ferry heading for home. They have fallen in love with our Island paradise and are looking forward to visiting again, already making plans for what they want to see and do.
Honey still enjoys Granny's make up and was happy to play with the brush for a good hour.
Bertie still enjoys a game, this time hangman with Granny.
Yes, Gerard still enjoys a snooze...
...and just because.
My apologies for not visiting your blogs, time has been short but I will try to catch up as soon as I can. I have a line full of bedding drying, the smell of air dried washing makes me smile, simple pleasures are a joy. The toys are all once again packed away and things are getting back to normal here at the cottage. It is so quiet I must admit to missing the chatter and laughter just a little...
Thank you for you emails, everything is fine with us here just busy but I will try to catch up soon.
See you soon.
Your photos are always so beautiful. Glad to see you had some fun in all your busyness.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see your post today. I was only just thinking how I hadn't seen one in a while.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see your family photographs of you all having such a great time. It must have felt so good to have your family close to you again. That afternoon tea looks delicious. X
What a wonderful visit and afternoon tea, just perfect. Glad hubby is doing well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and the afternoon tea looked superb.
ReplyDeleteLife has been full lately for us too but that is a good thing. Looks like you've been with good company.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
Is it just me that thinks that the "Lewis chess piece" type figure looks as if it has toothache?
ReplyDeleteBut you seem to have had a great time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've enjoyed some wonderful times with your family and the memories will sustain you until you see them again. The children are growing so quickly and I see that Honey knows the way to a dog's heart, food! How lovely that you got to enjoy some time alone with Amie, the afternoon tea looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteMy, my, my, what a fun post. I especially like the photos by the sea. I could almost smell the salty air :) You certainly had a lot going on, no moss growing under your feet and it is so much fun to share time with loved ones and seeing things again through children's eyes is the best. I think it helps renew our spirits.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments.
Have a lovely weekend.
Connie :)
Great time had by all and by me enjoying your photos.
ReplyDeleteOh Lorraine it looks like you had such a wonderful visit with your daughter and family. I enjoyed each and every picture. The tea looks absolutely beautiful and delicious. What a treat! I’m glad Gerard was feeling well enough to do all of these fun activities with you. I’m sure you stored at each and every memory up in your heart.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Betsy
I am so glad to see your daughter and grandchildren came for a nice visit.. Honey has grown SO much and looks adorable with that polka dot ribbon in her hair.. and Bertie is so grown up! I'm glad they haven't grown up too far for a cuddle. How good to see Gerard getting to be part of the fun. Missed you! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing time you had and what a yummy tea.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Marlene
I was just thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your visit with your precious family visit.
Those grand babies are sooo adorable.
And that tea????
Oh my!
Hugs!
It all looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful whirlwind visit with your daughter and the grands. It's so nice that you and she could get away for a lovely tea together. I spent some time gazing at the lovely food on that tiered plate. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteOh very cute photos darling
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lovely times spent with the grandchildren.We are lucky to be able to see one set of grandchildren once a week as they only live 40 minutes away.We do the school pick up and stay for tea.Our other set of grandchildren live in Cambridge so we only see them every couple of months as it is a four hour drive.Precious times and the cuddles are wonderful.Even our thirteen year old granddaughter still loves a Grandma hug and cuddle.Long may it last!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see your post pop up today. What a wonderful visit with your daughter and her darling children. I'm so glad the weather created warm memories along with great activities. Your afternoon tea with your daughter looks divine! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh, of course, you miss the voices and the laughter and the activity. It takes awhile to settle back to “normal” until next time! I can not get over how tall Bertie is growing. Are they feeding him Miracle Gro™️?
ReplyDeleteGlad you had great time with family! The tea you and Amie had looked so delicious! Worth it in many ways. Hard to have loved ones leave...missing voices, laughter, the toys but good memories made. Glad they are planning another trip! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post! Glad you've been enjoying your family.
ReplyDeleteTime spent with family is so precious, especially the GC as they grow so fast. The children are beautiful and I love the photo of honey with your make up brush :) Oooh, the afternoon tea looks tempting. There's enough to feed 4 people!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a wonderful time. Family times are great and it's good to make the most of them! I'm sure plans are already being made for a return visit to your beautiful island home.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if your family had a lovely visit with you and that you all enjoyed yourselves very much. Your afternoon tea looks very tasty:)
ReplyDeleteso glad you were with family having FUN! I bet you couldn't help grinning every day you were with them :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you're back. Such beautiful children. You must have been happy, happy, happy every day they were with you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sumptious tea. I'm inspired. Maybe I'll do one from my book in a week or two.
What a wonderful visit you must have had! I'm glad the weather was warm enough to enjoy. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have had your family visiting, some yummy looking tea there as well! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThat afternoon tea looks gorgeous so do tha grandchildren xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit. So much for little ones to see and do. I bet they loved the lambs. The tea looks so inviting, all those little treats. What a lovely time!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine, for sharing the news and photos of your family visit. I recall you said in a previous post that you and Gerard expected grandchikdren visits and those dompass so quickly. That afternoon tea did lood decadent and delicious.
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ReplyDeleteIT looks like an amazing visit with those little ones. My goodness they are adorable and getting so big!
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