We had Judith (and family), Laura Jane, Nicky (and family), Terri (and family), Trudi and Jennie.
They came from far and wide. Food was made and brought, as well chairs, toys and crafts. And it didn't rain all day! It wasn't exactly warm out, but it was dry. These days that counts as a fantastic success.
And all our children mingled, played, got to know each other and got along. Best of all Judith's daughter, Shannon, gave all the other's a lesson on how to make mini models with Fimo polymer clay and that was an absolute raving crowd pleaser.
And Judith brought a selection of fabric we could buy. I ask you, could anything else have made the day just perfect?! All this fun and food, and fabric too?!!
And just in case the children were having too much fun, some others got in on the act.
It was one of the best days I have had in ages. Relaxed and happy, full of laughter, chatter and joy. Thank you to all who came. I just hope that the people who wanted to come today, but couldn't, can make it the next time round. Whenever that may be - but I certainly do hope there is a next time.
Looks like you had a fantastic day. In the end he arrived earlier than I would have got on the earliest train to Banbury. Not a single thing - apart from him arriving, worked out like it should have today. I hope there is a next time!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that looks just fantastic. I'm so glad you lovely ladies had a fantastic day! Wish I could have joined in too!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for fun days! So pleased the rain held off so you could have your BBQ. You deserved to have such a great time after all your planning and cooking! Lovely pics to remind you of a friend-filled afternoon!
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO jealous! *sigh* Glad you all had a fab time though, and the children must all have bounced themselves out (big and small ;o) )
ReplyDeleteAwwww it looks like all you lovelies had a fantastic day :) lovely photos and tastey looking food! x
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fantastic time. Food, friends and no rain. Wonderful! Di x
ReplyDeletePlease excuse me while I unatractively sit in my little Aussie corner and sulk I couldn't be there...
ReplyDeleteOk sulk over (kind of). Glad it was such a spectacular day for you! good times.
how fabulous - looks like you had a fabulous day - isn't it great to make virtual friends real life friends too?
ReplyDeleteSo happy that it didn't rain on your lovely day with friends. Looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day, thank you for taking all the pictures and sharing them. I am so glad you did not have rain, at least. Next time hopefully you will have sun too.
ReplyDeleteSo great you've had such a lovely, fun day!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had fun; completely fed up now though :(
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous day was had by all: well done on all your hard work: the food looks delicious. What a great way to spend a Sunday
ReplyDeleteWow - what a fab day - sounds like you all had heaps of fun xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day we had! Kids performing Monkey tricks, Lauli's yummy cake, Jude's fabric to fondle, Trudi's food fresh from her allotment, Jennie's great timing, your hospitality, my noodle salad and Nicky and family as a bonus!! Then of course Miss Laulipops getting up to hi jinks when the crowd had gone!! Next meet up at Hadley's. :))
ReplyDeleteSo, the question is......Can We All Come Next Time?! !!!!!.....such happy smiley faces :-) + awesome food :-) + no rain! Yay!
ReplyDeleteso glad the rain stayed and away! it looks like you all had a wonderful time together. Food looked amazing by the way! great days xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I can almost taste those sausages! An almost perfect day, but the sun is overrated anyway! Thanks for sharing your fun and laughter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic day you must have had - thanks for sharing it will us...
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic day - so jealous! Could you manage to fit around 200 people in next time?
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Boo hoo! I so wanted to be there! But I'm not sure that the husband would have appreciated having our anniversary trip to London interrupted by a day out with a bunch of crazy quilt ladies ;-)
ReplyDeleteReally hope there is a next time, and I will be booking it in WELL in advance!
see... all that cleaning and tidying was worth it in the end xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day you all had. It's always so good when a plan comes together :)
ReplyDelete'twas brilliant indeed, still just a little gutted that I had to leave so early xx. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a brilliant day!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a brillant day . I also would love to go on the trampolin. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteEven though I can`t open all the photos, I get the idea that you all had an amazing day. Very envious, but at least I can say, I`VE BEEN THERE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lovely day, no doubt because of all the wonderful lovely people there :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a brilliant day!
ReplyDeleteawwww :-(
ReplyDeleteAm glad you all had a lovely day though, and that the weather stayed dry too :-) Miss you all x
You gals sure know how to party!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that the weather played nice for you.
Thank you for taking lots of photos, it looks like you all had a fabulous day. I'm so pleased for you that it didn't rain.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice day. I didn't know you were entertaining bloggy friends when you were talking about cooking and planning. What great fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like sooooo much fun!! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day, a good one to look back on.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a brilliant time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteYou were the perfect hostess! And the rest of your family were brilliant too - and the rest! Couldn't stay long at yours as I'd be leaving in much tighter clothes!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pics S! It was one of the highlights of my holiday! Thank you again for putting smiles on all our faces! (Sorry I missed out on the trampolining, though not sure my pelvic floor would have been up to it!) Jxo
ReplyDeletewish i could have been there
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