Summer?

We just caught this baby bird sheltering from the rain under our Hydrangea. It's a cold, wet, miserable July evening. Still at least we don't have to remember to water the garden.

Michika Oliver Fo

Now this was worth the wait.

Our newest grandson was born on 18th June and the look on his big brother's face when he saw him was one of those very special moments in life.

Worth the wait

Our peonies have been in bud what seems like for ever but at last the buds have opened. It was worth the wait.

Spring Bank Holiday

Well we were hoping to enjoy a quiet weekend in the garden but the weather doesn't look too promising. At least we have plenty of blooms to look at and have managed to enjoy a few days outside during the last week.

Family time

Update

Last week I spent a few days with Lawrence and his family, Arthur stayed home with the dogs. Here are some photos from the week.

This week we had to take our 10 year old Lhasa Apso, Buster to the vets. He had to have 3 front teeth out and the rest cleaned. Poor thing is feeling quite sorry for himself and so were we when we found out how much it cost.

Spring News

Since we returned to England we have "enjoyed" some interesting Spring weather. I have planted Begonia corms in the hanging baskets and just hope they haven't frozen.

We went to Lawrence's to collect our dogs and enjoyed a couple of days with Thierry, Jayden having gone to his mother's for the Easter Holiday. Unfortunately we now know that she has decided not to send him back. Everyone is sad and missing Jayden very much.

This week we have had Chisato to stay with us. His first time away from home on his own. We had a good time, although could have done without the early starts to the day. Chisato loved making friends with Lady and Buster.