Lucy and Jonathan visit Grandad Ray

Jonthan and Lucy go out for a lip smacking feast with Grandad Ray

Wakehurst Place with Grandad Ray

Autumn has definitely come to Wakehurst.

Lucy finds a bit of greenery



Grandad Ray gives Lucy a big cuddle

Grandad Ray is out standing in his field

Down South

I think any competent bus spotter would be able to identify that Lucy was down by the South Coast. She was on a trip with Mummy to see Grandad Ray and Great Nanny.

Lucy: "Grandad, Knock Knock" Grandad: "Who's there?" Lucy: "Doctor" Grandad: "Doctor Who?" ....

Lucy: "That's Daddy's favorite TV program"

That really is Lucy's favorite joke. Look - she's still laughing (admittedly Nanny and Grandad aren't).

A Family day out

Grandad Ray is looking after Lucy and Jonathan.

The cousins are very happy to see Great Nanny.

Grandad Ray give them a big cuddle as well.

Then everyone has a cuddle.

And this time with Mummy.

Grandad and Great Nanny

Lucy gives her Grandad Ray a big Hug.

Lucy enjoys munching on a piece of bread. Much to Great Nana's surprise by the looks of it.

All is peace and contentment

"What you looking at?"

Seaside with Grandad Ray

Lucy is visiting Great Nanny and Grandad Ray at the seaside. Woody seems to be enjoying the story more than Lucy.

A quick move to the beach and Lucy is more in her element.

Let's build a sand castle.

But Lucy really comes alive when she finds the new swings at the pwayground near Great Nanny's house.

"Higher, Grandad, Higher!"

Feeding the Ducks

Where are the ducks at?

Lucy throws a bit of bread in the hopes of tempting some ducks.

It works! Duck are all over the Place.

Wakehurst with Grandad Ray

Lucy and Grandad Ray are at Wakehurst Place

It's beautiful

Lucy gives Grandad Ray a piggy back ride (not really :-)

Lucy points out places of particular botanical interest

This is a really scrummy apple. Nom Nom Nom.

Wakehurst with Grandad

Mummy and Lucy are spending the day with Grandad Ray at Wakehurst Place. Wakehurst is the sister site to Kew Gardens. Kew is one of Lucy's favorite places and if you ask her where she lives she will say "Kew Gardens". Rather optimistic!

They ensure that they are well hydrated

Rather than the stunning Elizabethan Mansion, Lucy likes the ducks. Good girl.

She is not quite ready to read the Sun Dial.

Lucy and Grandad Ray

Lucy is meeting up with Grandad Ray as well as Aunty Niki and Jonathan. Is Bugs Bunny making a move on Lucy? Make sure that Jerome doesn't find out.

Grandad Ray points Lucy in the right direction.

Lucy gets the point!

Grandad Ray, Jonathan, Aunty Niki, Mummy and Lucy all have a bite to eat.

Great Nanny and Grandad Ray

It could be you! Great Nanny spots the camera.

Lucy and Grandad Ray framed by the sun through the curtains making this a rather magical image (clicky for bigger to see what I mean).

Grandad Ray tries to teach Lucy about digital photography. Or is it the other way round?

Happy Birthday Grandad

Of course Grandad Ray's 60th Birthday was marked by a cake.

Then a special birthday picture with the grand kids before they go to bed.

And a nice one of Grandad Ray and Lucy

Lucy makes Grandad Smile

Grandad Ray enjoys playing with Lucy.

They are having a right giggle together.

Then Ray and Jonathan pose for a photo.

Grandad Ray

Lucy has a giggle with Grandad Ray as she munches an onion ring.