Boy in Garden - 4

Today's Boy in the Garden is the lovely blue eyed, blonde hair lad, Emrys, the brother of James and a friend of Henry, who has been staying here for a while now.

Gifts for the visitors.

I managed to finish the rest of Emrys and James' Christmas gifts today.

Knowing their Mum likes teddy bears as well, I thought I would make them a teddy bear waistcoat each.

Emrys is currently wearing the blue one, along with his new knitted socks.

James is wearing the red waistcoat and is quite pleased that it matches his new socks!

Don't both boys look smart?

Henry has put on his new hoodie by Dolly Doodles that the boys gave him.

Crash!

He is very pleased with it.

It is a very wet day today and the boys were at a bit of a loss as to what to do...until they remembered Henry still had a gift to unwrap in the event of a 'Rainy Day' and today sure does qualify!  

You can read about it here.

Advent Day Twenty Four - Christmas Eve.

So the final day for the Advent Calendar opening has arrived.  Everyone has had a turn and also shared turns with others.  Only one little girl left who hadn't as yet had her turn and that is Nancy (as named by hubby). 

Weaver & Mary Ellen, do you want to help me open the Advent Calendar today?  Nancy asks the girls.

Yes!  The girls cheer.

The look for the final door - number 24 and find it quite quickly as it is a larger door and the only one not yet open.

There it is, I wonder what is inside to day?  Nancy wonders out loud.

She reaches down to open it...

Look!  I think it is an Angel!  She says as she shows Weaver and Mary Ellen the little package.

She holds the package up.

Weaver & Mary Ellen take a good look.

Yes it is!  They both agree.

I'll put her wings on.  Nancy says.

Now her little halo.

The girls watch as Nancy carefully puts on the halo.

Here is a little bowl for her to hold.  Mary Ellen says as she shows Nancy.

Ooh yes, can you put it in her hand?  Nancy asks Mary Ellen.

Mary Ellen gives the little Angel her bowl.

Isn't she sweet?  Weaver says.

Now where shall we put her?  Nancy asks the girls...it seems the boys are too busy gossiping to notice what is going on.  

They have a discussion about where to put the little angel.

She looks good down there doesn't she?  Nancy says.

Finally I think the boys have realised something is going on...

...the wander over to have a look!

They all admire the little scene and take note of various movements amongst the animals.

It is all looking very festive and the animals have plenty to eat over the winter.

The foxes are enjoying a meal in the little trough.

The rabbits and birds are busy feeding and the Angel is making sure that everyone is having whilst telling them all about the Good News.

Father Christmas is feeding his deer.  All is well.

Nancy is a limited edition Pintucks and was my reward from my husband for losing nearly 2 stone and reaching my goal weight.  I don't think he thought I could do it, hence him giving me an incentive - what more incentive did I need?  After Pinny coming to stay with Henry earlier in the year I fell in love with these girls and finally have one who has joined my Sasha & Gregor family, which really does feel complete now.  But hey never say never!

I think she is just so pretty and really love this girl.

A close up of her eyes.

What I love about these girls is that although they are all factory printed eyes, they all vary in colour shades as over time many of their eyes have changed colour.

Wishing all my lovely friends a very Merry Christmas with lots of love and joy and all the very best of a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Introducing my Anniversary Gift.

The other day (21st December 2013) Henry found a package.

Oh, I wonder what this can be?  Sounds like there might be someone inside.  He thinks to himself.

He opens it up..

Yes I can definitely hear something inside.

Ooh, a box...this looks odd.

Knock, knock, knock....Henry knocks on the 'door'.  Anyone in there?  He calls out.

Yes, it is I?  A strange voice replies.  

Henry is a little startled.  Who is this boy in the strange suit?

Hello, who are you?  Henry asks.

I am Prince George Alexander Emmanuel.  The boy replies.  But really that is quite a mouthful and I am happy to be called George or Alex.

What you have three names and you are happy to be called either of two different names?  Henry asks.  Doesn't that get complicated?  

Well yes, it can do.  The boy replies.  But I don't mind either of those two names.  

What's with the strange velvet clothes?  Henry asks.

This is my Prince Outfit,  the boy replies.  However somewhere along my travels I lost my sash and my socks.

You lost your socks?  Henry giggles....You will fit right in at home here then!  We are always loosing ours or getting them muddled up.  Mum keeps asking us if the socks get up and walk away!

Hopefully she will make you a pair of socks?  We can always ask her.  Henry suggests.

Well only if you are sure she won't mind, the boy replies.

No, Mum won't mind, she is always making us something!  Henry reassures him.  Come on lets also find you some new clothes to change into as well.  Perhaps something a bit more Christmassy as the rest of us have Christmas gear on.  After all it isn't long now until Christmas.

Introducing my lovely new boy my husband bought me from our Wedding Anniversary.

1985 Prince Gregor (Otherwise known as George Alexander Emmanuel and waiting to see what the rest of the kids call him!)

A little while later, before he has had a chance to change, Henry introduces him to James and Emrys.