See also Danny's
blog at . . . http://www.dannykarenlisajoe.blogspot.com/
. .
KAREN'S
BIRTHDAY - 2 July 2011
Here
is Karen opening some of her presents with her Mum and
Dad watching
Jean
made a nice birthday cake for Karen
LILY
AND IRIS IN EMSWORTH - 2-3 July 2011
We looked after Lily
and Iris for a couple of days while Pete and Julia
moved into their new house on the Isle of
Wight.
They
loved going over to Brook Meadow and running through
the long grasses
They
also picked some flowers
and
had a rest with Papa
Lisa
showing Lily how to balance on a narrow bar - like at
gymnastics
CARS
AND MORE CARS
Enough of children, at
long last, here is something for the chaps!
Go to the special
family cars page . . . Family
Cars
EMSWORTH
PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE - 25 June
2011
Jean and I went along
to the annual Emsworth Primary School Summer Fete.
Lisa is a second year pupil at the school and Karen
was a key person in organising the fete. The weather
was kind and everything seemed to go well.
Jean
got up at 6am this morning to bake 100 scones which
were served at the fete with cream and jam!
Lisa
took part in some races. this one was a relay, though
she got a bit left behind.
Lisa
was more at home with the ball run
Here
are the troops having lunch. The BBQ-ed beef burgers
were very good!
LOLA
IN EMSWORTH - 30 May 2011
Mary
and Lola taking photos of the orchids on Brook
Meadow
Lola
collecting wild flowers on Brook Meadow
Grandma,
do you like butter?
Lisa
and Joe feeding the birds in Bridge Road garden
HOLIDAY
ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT - May 1-6
2011
Here are a few of the
snaps from our holiday on the Isle of Wight in early
May. Jean and I rented a chalet at the Gurnard Pines
holiday village. This was really close to where Pete
and Julia live in Cowes, so we were able to see a good
deal of Pete and Julia and Lily and Iris. Sorry there
are no photos of Julia, but she was working hard all
the week.
This
was the chalet we rented, very nice too on the edge of
woodland
Iris
and Lily playing outside the Gurnard chalet
We had
a Red Squirrel for breakfast every morning!
This
was the May Day Festival in Yarmouth which Pete helped
to organise
Having
a stroll through Mill Copse in Yarmouth
Jean
and I visited Osborne House
Now,
that would make some good rhubarb crumble
We had
a nice picnic in a meadow on Newtown Nature
Reserve
Pete
giving the kids some tree climbing practice
Daddy,
Papa says little people live in there
Pete
took me over to see the heathland restoration at
Bouldner that he is funding
where
we saw this Pale Dog-violet - a really rare plant!
Having
coffee in the reception of Pete's office
Jean
and I had a tour of this splendid house in Fellows
Road (yes) which Pete and Julia want!
EASTER
AT KINGSTON - 24 April 2011
All the Fellows family
gathered at the home of Mary, George and Lola for a
great birthday party for Mary, with splendid weather,
fine food, excellent games and brilliant company.
Present were Jean and Brian from Emsworth, Will,
Rachel, Freddy, Nell and Reggie from Amberley, Danny,
Karen, Lisa and Joe from Emsworth, Peter, Julia, Lily
and Iris from the Isle of Wight and Glenys from Canada
and Helen and Gareth from Bristol, plus Owen from next
door. I took lots of photos and a few videos.
Selecting what to include here was very hard. But here
we go.
The
house and garden before the party - taken from the
tree house
George
supervising the girls
George
getting stuck into the BBQ
Mother
and youngest son take it easy
Now,
come on Freddy. Where did you hide the girls?
Dad,
do chocolate chicks really come out of here?
Jean
and Brian taking a swing with little Iris
Are
you really hoping to become King of the Isle of Wight?
Sisters,
sisters. There were never such devoted
sisters!
Everyone
sits down for lunch under the canopy
What
we have all been waiting for - Mary's
Pavlova
Helen,
Glenys and Gareth leave for home (Bristol)
Nell
and Lisa put on a show
The
mandatory family group photo. Turn around Iris.
Lily
and Lola went picking wild flowers
PETE,
JULIA, LILY AND IRIS VISIT EMSWORTH - 22 April
2011
Lily
concentrating hard . . .
while
Iris checks her text messages
Iris
discovers ants
Posing
for a picture on papa's nature reserve
Dandelions
are having a great year
JULIA,
LILY AND IRIS IN GUNWHARF - 14 April
2011
We
had lunch in the Aspex Gallery
Iris
and Lily doing a Sherlock Holmes
Wow.
Up we go. Into the sky!
Yum.
That is so good
FAMILY
GET-TOGETHER IN EMSWORTH - 9 April 201
Will,
Rachel, Freddy, Nell and Reggie all stayed with us in
Bridge Raod
Nell
having her hair done
Serious
business this lego
Meanwhile,
Freddy takes it easy
Lisa,
Reggie and Nell discussing their lives
Everyone
relaxing in the garden
Nell
and Lisa collecting flowers on Brook Maedow
Their
beautiful live picture of Brook Meadow
Acrobats
in action in the playground
We all
went round for a BBQ at Danny and Karen's
and
had the traditional bonfire
LILY
AND IRIS IN EMSWORTH - 27 March 2011
Pete and Julia popped
into Emsworth with Lily and Iris on their way to
Lola's birthday party in Kingston
Iris
having her hair done in preparation for Lola's
party
Lily
pondering the mysteries of magnetism
Lily
and Iris all ready in their party frocks
LOLA'S
5TH BIRTHDAY - 22 March 2011
Lola
getting a ride to the playground before the meal.
Lola
getting up an appetite on the climbing
frame
and
finally Lola's sweet with a candle
. LOLA
AT SCHOOL - 10 March 2011
Jean and I were
invited to a Grandparents Easter Tea at Kingston and
Iford School. All grandparents were greeted at the
door with a posy of fresh flowers. We went into the
hall where all the classes performed shows, including
Lola's reception class. There was also a number of
individual performances on piano, guitar and violin.
It was all very enjoyable and the children did very
well.
Lola
and her classmates in 'Goldilocks'
Afterwards, Lola
showed us around her classroom with great enthusiasm.
We also met Lola's teacher, Miss Roberts. Finally, all
grandparents returned to the hall for a cup of tea and
a piece of cake.
Lola
in her classroom
Meanwhile, back home at Roughdown, George was busy
making a special Easter Bonnet for Lola. An amazing
construction! Lola collected an egg laid by the
ducks.
George
putting the finishing touches to Lola's bonnet
Not
sure if Lola is all that keen on the
bonnet!
Lola
with a duck egg laid today
LOLA
AT HOME IN KINGSTON - 23 February 2011
Jean and I were
invited to lunch by Mary and George at their house in
Kingston and what a splendid feast it was. Lola was in
fine form and is looking well following her prolonged
stay in hospital. She is now off her special no fat
diet and is allowed to eat what she likes. Here are a
few snaps from the day.
PS - Mary and George
popped in to Emsworth on Sunday 27 Feb on their way
back from a weekend on the Isle of Wight with Pete,
Julia, Lily and Iris. Lola had a nasty fall in Ryde
which left her with a big lump on her forehead and a
bleeding nose. Fortunately, she seemed none the worse
for her mishap.
Jean
and Mary enjoy a coffee on the new sofa!
Lola
concentrating on her drawing
Lola
entertaining me in her bedroom
Despite
the nasty weather we managed to get out with Lola on
her new tricycle
Lola
having fun with her Mum and Grandma on Kingston
Green
ISLE
OF WIGHT - 20 February 2011
Jean and I had a day
trip over to the Island to meet Pete and Julia and the
Lily and Iris. We went as foot passengers on the car
ferry to Fishbourne, which was a very pleasant
journey. We walked up the coastal path to Quarr Abbey,
which was quite different from when we were here last.
The Abbey has had lottery money to open it up to the
public and it was interesting to walk round. Pete was
interested in an orchard of old apple trees. They had
a small cafe and I wished we had stopped there for
lunch, as we had a very poor lunch at the Fishbourne
Inn.
Quarr
Abbey in the background
Iris
and Lily taking it easy
Lily
making friends with the local pony
Before Pete and Julia arrived, Jean and I had an
excllent view of a Red Squirrel in a garden
immediately opposite the Fishbourne Inn pub. This was
the first Red Squirrel either of us had seen in the
island. The others saw what was probably the same
Squirrel a couple of hours later. Red Squirrels
(unlike Grey Squirrels which came from North America)
are now rare in Britain and are restricted to the Isle
of Wight, Brownsea Island and Scotland.
LOLA'S
CUSHION - 14 February 2011
Here is Lola with the
pretty cushion that Jean made for her, with a
patchwork house with flowers.
LISA
AND JOE IN EMSWORTH PARK - 30 January
2011
Here is Joe trying out
his tricycle with Jean and Lisa in attendance.
This is one of several
photos I took of Lisa's toys in Emsworth playground.
Here they are climbing up the climbing frame. The
photos illustrated Lisa's exciting 'Midnight
Adventure' story in which her toys went of on a spree.
FOR
YEAR 2010 PHOTOS go to . . . Family
photos 2010 (Dec)