Sorry this story took so long to get back to. I've been working on a commissioned Thanksgiving dolly dinner, and I had to take an all day real estate course yesterday.
"Well girl, I better get going, or I will never make it to Jordan's" (Dominique)
"Alright. It was nice chatting with you. I'm going to get back to this vegetable garden." (Antoinette)
"I wish I had the time and the space to do a fresh garden." (Dominique)
"You could always do a little container garden. It doesn't take a lot of time to take care of those." (Antoinette)
"I am many things. A gardener is not one of them." (Dominique)
Dominique finally leaves and Antoinette turns her attention back to the kids and the garden.
"Mom! Can I ride my bike?" (Nikaya)
"Did you finish straightening up your room?" (Antoinette)
"Yes. All finished." (Nikaya)
"Kenaz, hurry and get in. I have to drive us to park so we can play with our friends." (Zahara)
After receiving permission to ride her bike, Nikaya heads out the yard.
"Zahara, don't turn that on while Kenaz is standing in the back." (Antoinette)
"Okay, but I can't get him to sit down." (Zahara)
Nikaya begins riding her bike up and down the street.
Just then, Tony emerges from the house.
"I thought you were working on the garden?" (Tony)
"Dominique stopped by, and we talked for awhile." (Antoinette)
"Oh. Well, I'm headed to the barbershop, then I'm going to stop by to see dad." (Tony)
"Will you be back in time for dinner?" (Antoinette)
"I plan to be. If something changes, I will give you a call." (Tony)
"You know your dad is welcome to come have dinner with us." (Antoinette)
"I'll see what he's doing." (Tony)
"Daddy, can I go with you?" (Zahara)
"Not today. Stay here and help your mother." (Tony)
"Daddy, daddy?" (Nikaya)
"What?" (Tony)
"There's something wrong with my bike." (Nikaya)
"Are you able to ride it?" (Tony)
"Yeah, but it doesn't feel right." (Nikaya)
"I'll take a look at it when I get back." (Tony)
"Mommy, can I help you?" (Zahara)
"I think that would be wonderful. There's nothing like playing in the dirt and not getting in trouble for it. Let me get the wheelbarrow, and we can get started." (Antoinette)
"What's that for?" (Zahara)
"We are going to put the excess dirt in here." (Antoinette)
Tony heads out.
"Beep, beep! Watch out dad." (Nikaya)
What a lovely garden and a lovely little family!
ReplyDeleteI want to be able to play in the dirt and not get in trouble for it too... oh wait... the benefits of being an adult!! XD
Of course... there's the grubs... no one ever talks about the grubs... *shudder*
Heather - Thanks. You are welcome to come tend to my real garden if you want to get dirty.
DeleteHello from Spain: beautiful pictures in the garden. I like flowers and Nikaya bike. I like the shirt Tony wears . The wheelbarrow is fabulous. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa! What a great garden, I feel fabulous. You have a great taste for decoration. Good luck with everything, about Thanksgiving
ReplyDeletekarmen - Thanks! I'm always excited to scratch another project off my long list of projects.
DeleteHi Vanessa! How nice diorama! I love the pictures ypu have done! So real! It is a wonderful garden! I´m sure that children enjoy a lot playing there!!
ReplyDeleteI love Dominique´s sweater and her bag ! It´s Coach! right? one?
Love the garden! Another nice story.
ReplyDeletePhyllis - Thanks!
DeleteCute family! You did a great job on the lighting. I really looks like daylight outside!
ReplyDeleteGrandmommy - Thanks. Believe it or not, I only used the overhead light and one lamp that I moved around. Not to mention is was dark outside. I'm surprised it turned out like it did.
DeleteHola, es un jardin muy detallado, no imagino cuantas barbies tienes??? Has hecho un gran trabajo aqui, bonita familia.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I'm all diagnosing the bike issue. She changed the gears and it didn't fully engage (but it doesn't look like that kind of bike.) Beautiful scenery. I hope Antoinette puts Zahara's hair up.
ReplyDeleteKenya - LOL. You are funny. I will let you know what Tony finds out about the bike. I will pass on your suggestion to Antoinette about the hair. Is this just to keep the dirt at bay? I don't know. I'm not a gardener. I imagine she's planning to wash her hair after this anyway.
DeleteYep - dirt at bay. Last thing she wants to have do do at the end of the day is wash all that hair.
DeleteMarta - Thanks. I can't believe I am finally using those flowers. I have so many of them. I bought the wheelbarrow from ebay a couple years ago. When I saw it, that was the moment I knew I wanted a garden.
ReplyDeleteFarbield - Hello! Thanks. I'm so glad that you like the garden. Dominique's sweater is from a Fashion Avenue set, and yes that is the Coach bab fromt he Coach Barbie.
ReplyDeletelindaivette - ¡Gracias! Tengo demasiadas Barbies. Y todavía sigo comprarlos. Es una locura.
ReplyDeleteAntoinette's garden/yard looks amazing! The kids have a nice amount of play space too. :)
ReplyDeleteTracy - Thanks! Antoinette may have to have a little garden party one day.
DeleteOh that would be really nice. Just the ladies and some vino, lol.
DeleteEnjoyed your slice of life story. Antoinette's garden and yard look great.
ReplyDeleteD7ana - Thanks. That's my idea of the good life. Spending it with family, and enjoying the outdoors.
DeleteIt´s fantastic that children have a place where to play and the garden is perfect for this ;)
ReplyDeleteAna - Antoinette is happy to have a safe place for them to play.
DeleteThis scenery is beautiful! The garden is so spacious. I just figured out I was not following you on bloglovin...smh. I'm like why do I keep missing her posts. lol
ReplyDeleteSonya - Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving.
DeleteWhat a cool outdoor space! It looks like a real back yard or maybe it's their front yard. Still neato.
ReplyDeleteMuff - It's their front back yard. LOL! Initially the space was supposed to be their front yard, but with the garden it now makes sense for this to be the back yard.
DeleteGood luck with your commissions. The garden looks lovely and Zahara is so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteAll the kids are so cute !
ReplyDeleteV. - Thanks. The commission was mailed out a couple days ago. Antoinette is hoping that Zahara enjoys the gardening. It will be nice to have a protege.
ReplyDeleteShasarignis - Thanks. They are enjoying their time playing outside.
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