It's going to be a busy weekend and therefore I am posting a little early again. We need to get ready for the visit of my niece Diana and her family who will be travelling over from the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday. They will be staying with us for about three weeks whilst Junior, their son, will be staying here and going on to University in Sheffield. So there are rooms to get ready, food to buy and plans to make. It is only fitting that this week's Sepia Saturday offering should be one of Di herself, taken forty years or so ago. I am not sure that she has a copy of this photograph, if not it will be interesting for her to see how many objects she can still recognise. Safe journey over, Di, Nat and Junior : we are looking forward to seeing you.
Despite the hard work involved, its great having people to stay - you can explore all those places you wouldn't normally go! Hope you all have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of your niece, I love the magazine that she is reading.
ReplyDeleteHave fun preparing for and spending time with your visitors.
Oh the stories that could made up about what caused the stare towards the ceiling. Perhaps she'll have a memory of the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful time waiting to be had by all. Enjoy it. Di is a cute little one. I'll bet she grew into a beautiful woman. Thanks for the link in your comments from the previous post.
ReplyDeleteA charming little girl! Is that a gardening magazine in her lap?
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming shot, Alan. I love photographs of children, caught, distracted from looking straight into the lens.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your preparations.
Isn't she lovely. I think she was given a magazine to look at while visiting and she is being so good.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time for everyone concerned. I hope you have a lovely time with your visitors and that Junior enjoys life at Uni. It'll be nice for you to be able to have closer contact with him and I'm sure his parents will be reassured by you being close 'Just in case!'.
ReplyDeleteIs that tape I see on the bottoms of her shoes? Good trick to keep a sweet thing from slipping and going boom!
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute and her hair so cooperative! Such a grownup thing to be reading.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl. I'm sure she's grown into an equally beuatiful and charming woman. Enjoy your time with your family!
ReplyDeleteWon't Diana be surprised to see herself front and center on your blog?! She's adorable, and so focused. Someone was probably speaking to her...? I hope you and your wife have a wonderful time with Diana and her family.
ReplyDeletehave a terrific weekend holiday. eat out at least once so the work is not so much!
ReplyDeleteA delightful photo, & so nice of you to post it before your niece's visit. Have a good time!
ReplyDeletesmiles.. she is quite the big girls sitting there reading...hope they made it in well and you had a superb weekend AB...
ReplyDeleteHope the visit goes well. They arrive safely. And it is a relaxing and fun time. Thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great time for family. The photo is so rich in telling stories from the carpet to the chair. Di probably will remember every single item.
ReplyDeletecute photo. hope she enjoyed her spotlight on your blog!
ReplyDeleteHow very fun! Enjoy the company, Alan. What a sweet picture of Di..love her little shoes.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be waiting to hear about your visit and would love to see a photo of grown-up Di. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteYou put out the welcome mat most nicely. -J
ReplyDeleteSweet picture of little Di- have a great visit with her!
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