That's odd...

,,, it's magnolia time! These buds burst forth yesterday and are an amazing crimsony magenta. And something else exotic from yesterday in the extra. 

A tranquil day. The weather soft and Irish, we pottered then met up with Joe and Esme in the afternoon. She is in fine form and Joe has nailed the car seat issue - tells her whats happening, ignores her until it does! Seems to work.