Gregor - Rory

Rory is my frog loving boy, and he is delighted with the pond at his new home.

He is often seen sitting by the pond, watching the tadpoles surrounded by his froggy friends.

Not sure what Kermit finds so funny?!

He agreed to pose for a photo wearing his favourite waistcoat

Which has frogs on of course.

I'm not sure if he has let one of the toddlers near his fringe, as it doesn't normally look 'crooked' like it seems to today!

Rory looks for Tadpoles.

Rory is heading to the pond to see if he can spot any tadpoles

He is really looking forward to having some frogs this year.

He was surprised to fin Henry already at the pond.

He joins Henry as they look for tadpoles

They see a few...

Much better over this side though.  Rory tells Henry.

Lots of tadpoles.

Rory sees if he can count them, but admits there are too many.

We only topped up the pond a few days ago, it almost looks like it needs yet more water, it has been so warm the last couple of weeks.

The boys enjoy sitting beside the pond chatting away about this and that.

They are fortunate they have each other's company.

Henry & Rory's Friday Afternoon.

Henry and Rory venture out in the garden briefly this afternoon, although it is pretty chilly.

The are looking at the new growth of the 'big broad leaf rhubarb type' plant.  

Henry says he is sure he knows the name, but will check with 'Mum' when he gets back inside.

Sadly the fish are no where to be seen and they hope they are still hibernating and not that the heron has got them!

Inside in the warm, Henry has forgotten all about asking about the name of the plant and instead they decide to do a puzzle.

They have chosen a three little pigs puzzle.

They tip the pieces out and sort them out.

These boys seem extremely good at holding their bodies off the floor....I'd be collapsed in a heap by now!

Pieces sorted out the puzzle is starting to take shape.

Rory is looking for pieces while Henry studies the picture to see what pieces he needs to find next.

I think it is too big at the moment Rory, and he help push it together a bit more.

That is better. 

The puzzle is nearly finished!

Good work lads, looks like you just need to fit the character pieces now.

Henry grabs the scarecrow.

Last two pieces.

Rory has the last piece in the puzzle.

He spends a bit of time chatting to Henry about it.

Prolonging the finishing of the puzzle.

The final piece is in and Rory admires it from his resting place.

Suddenly he leaps up with the enthusiasm and springiness that youngsters seem to possess.

Ta da!  It is finished!  He declares in a not so quiet voice!

Three little pigs complete with butterflies and flowers.

So what shall we do now?  Henry asks Rory.

Rory & Henry Outdoors

Rory was so pleased to be freed from his 'hibernation' box at long last.  He couldn't wait to go outside exploring with Henry.

They spent some time looking into the pond trying to find the fish.

Unfortunately they seemed to be hiding today.

They admired the snowdrops

and said hello to the resident owl, who was very quiet and didn't have much to say.

Young Love.

Sweet young love is in the air.

Rory's feelings for Molly are still strong and every year he remembers to give her something for Valentine's Day.

This year he presented her with a bunch of flowers.

Molly thinks they are beautiful

Thank you Rory.  Molly says.

For an earlier post of Molly and Rory on Valentine's Day - the one found here:   'Sweet Love'  is from six years ago - gosh how time flies!