Last Sunday was Erin's 3rd birthday party ... such excitement written all over her sweet little face ...
She loves pink .. so in her honour .. here is the small delicate pink rose of the ground cover, Apple Blossom ..
... and another ground cover rose ... Sensation ...
.... and another, Brilliant Iceberg, catching the light of the afternoon autumn sun ...
Blooming Plectranthus of pinks, lilacs and purples, pretty and dainty - I need to encourage these plants around the garden as I was so impressed with all the plantings at Kirstenbosch Gardens on our recent visit to the Cape ...
... delicate but make a gorgeous show when massed ...
Teeny tiny pink baubles of the Polygonum capitatum .....
... all will be watched over by the garden fairies - who don't feel the cold, during the winter months ahead ...
... when we can cuddle up with a good glass of red wine and a wholesome beef stew ... (note to Kathy - do you see, I bought a new heat diffuser from that shop in the Mall in SW during our recent stay!) ...
Kimo and Kitara
... aren't they just tooooo gorgeous for words ... !!
All the excitement of a new home with a big garden and little boys was just a little too much after a while ...
Aaaawww ... what more can I say ...
Teeny tiny pink baubles of the Polygonum capitatum .....
... and a droopy white ground cover rose ... soon to join it's mate on the right ... but there is a hope on the left of more to come ... !!
What else is coming ? .... winter bulbs and sweet peas ....
What else is coming ? .... winter bulbs and sweet peas ....
... and nectar loving birds ... (an innovative gift from Cheryl and Bob!!)
... all will be watched over by the garden fairies - who don't feel the cold, during the winter months ahead ...
... when we can cuddle up with a good glass of red wine and a wholesome beef stew ... (note to Kathy - do you see, I bought a new heat diffuser from that shop in the Mall in SW during our recent stay!) ...
... or should we arrange table settings on the newly stripped and waxed oak dining table ... yes ... I finished the job that BIL started !! I am ready for inspection when they return ...
But before I end, I have to share these gorgeous pups !!! Jeanette and family have two new additions to their family ... meet our new grandpuppies ... I just had to be there when they arrived ...
Kimo and Kitara
... aren't they just tooooo gorgeous for words ... !!
"Which way to the play area ... ?"
All the excitement of a new home with a big garden and little boys was just a little too much after a while ...
Aaaawww ... what more can I say ...
I have to say it again ... aaaaww !! 8 week old paw .. and nose .. !!
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