Thursday, May 16, 2013

WHO AM I KIDDING?


My daughter lives in a small, historical town a short distance from Ottawa.
There are many interesting old Victorian houses in her neighbourhood...


and I am now in love with lilac - having never seen it blooming before!





Oh, who am I kidding?
It is all about the grandchildren - and time with their Mommie, our dear daughter!


,We are completely infatuated with these two gorgeous children, and have blissfully immersed ourselves totally in their daily existence....


Little Bebe turned six months yesterday, and was duly acknowledged by cupcake - as you do...


We have been to the reptile zoo, and the Petit Garcon was most fascinated:







We lunched at the local Irish pub,


and I learnt that icecream and gummie worms is a valid dessert - Who knew?


Last night Mommie suggested "Let's watch Toy Story 3"

and guess who was first to cheer 'YAY!"

mmm,  actually, it was moi..



Off to Montreal on the weekend..

Bonjour for now

xxxxx
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  1. sandaMay 16, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Oh what a lovely baby!! How exciting for you to get to spend time with him, his brother and your daughter. What fun you must be having.

    And lilacs are wonderful too, aren't they? A smell that's a bit like heaven.

    Enjoy your visit to Montreal.

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    1. PatriciaMay 17, 2013 at 5:35 AM

      He is a lovely baby, Sanda, but then I am completely smitten as he smiles at me all the time :) I think there will be more photos of lilac before I leave!

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  3. Rustic Vintage CountryMay 16, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Sounds like you are having a super duper time! I adore those houses and lilac is gorgeous both to look at and smell! x

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    1. PatriciaMay 17, 2013 at 5:38 AM

      Hi Suzy, I love the houses, and will take more pictures. Loving lilac this week! xx

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  4. JayMay 16, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Hi! Sounds like you had a great time with your grandchildren, ice cream & gummie worm sounds perfect to me!

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    1. PatriciaMay 17, 2013 at 5:39 AM

      I will remember the gummie worm combo for our Australian grandson!

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  5. JaniceMay 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    It sounds wonderful.... and apart from the obvious delights you are experiencing with the children....isn't lilac wonderful. I have 3 lilac trees here in France, but arrived just too late to see the blossom this year. I adore them.
    Continue having a glorious time..... as if anything else is possible ! Jx

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    1. PatriciaMay 17, 2013 at 5:40 AM

      Ah, so lilac flowers in France also. Sorry you missed their blossoms, which are extraordinarily beautiful, I think. Planning to continue to have fun with the littlies, and a bit of grown-up time thrown in! x

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  6. Sulky KittenMay 17, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    They look like 2 little darlings.You must be loving getting to do so many fun things with them. Don't think I could have been so close to that snake!

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    1. PatriciaMay 17, 2013 at 5:42 AM

      We are having our yearly quota of time with the little ones, all at once, and are making the most of it! I hate snakes, so I was the one back in second row taking the photos. I see more than enough snakes at home.

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  7. RosemaryMay 17, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I am really, really, happy for you Patricia that you are enjoying a wonderful trip to Canada - the time with your family and the two little grandsons is so precious - thank you for taking the time to share this lovely experience with us all.

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    1. PatriciaMay 18, 2013 at 4:43 AM

      Thank you Rosemary, it certainly is precious. It will be so hard to leave. Sharing it is part of the fun, and also part of collecting memories to treasure later. Off to another zoo today.

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  9. metteMay 18, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    I feel so happy for you as you get to be with your loved ones!
    We have lilacs over here too, but since spring was late, they are far from blooming.
    How interesting the houses look!
    Enjoy your time with your family : ).

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    1. PatriciaMay 20, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      Thanks Mette, we are having the best time. I am watching the lilacs as the blooms get better every day. They are everywhere!

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  10. KathyMay 18, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    You are obviously having the most wonderful time with your precious family, Patricia, and I can imagine how much you're enjoying all the little details of your grandsons' lives. I love lilac too, but ours is late this year, like everything else.... :-)

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    1. PatriciaMay 20, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      I don't know if the lilacs here are late, because they had the same long winter as the UK, but I am glad they are coming out just in time for us to enjoy. The daffodils are about finished here, but I see the iris are now popping up. I love it all! The little boys continue to delight. :)

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  11. DarlaMay 20, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I can almost hear you happy voice as I read about your visit. Such precious time with those little ones. Enjoy every single minute!

    Darla

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    1. PatriciaMay 20, 2013 at 5:29 PM

      I am doing my best Darla, to make the most of every day. It has been an exciting couple of weeks, and one more week to come!

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  12. Debra TurnerMay 25, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    You have to be a boy to appreciate the snakes and want to handle them. It's in the DNA. Eeeekkkk!

    I love the houses and charm of the town.

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