... and routine. Being without wifi for nine days is no bad thing. I had my phone to get my little mini fixes of contact with the wider world. Otherwise, I relaxed, spent a great deal of time in the pool, walked lots and watched my girls have a brilliant time.
We've done one of our trips to Center Parcs. There has been a lot of time in the swimming complex.
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| There are not, and will never be, and photos of me in a swimsuit. Just saying! |
Otherwise, there was some lovely relaxing evenings sat by the log fire watching dvds, some nice food, and lots of laughter. Just what a holiday is supposed to be about.
We had this weekend at my mum's 'up north' and did our habitual visit to the Tynemouth Market yesterday. I really wanted the item on the left - a cabinet from an old haberdashery shop. Though as I had neither the £175 being asked for it, nor the space in the car to bring it back home I had to indulge in a small piece of porcelain instead.
Finally, there was a wee bit of hand sewing done on the Oakshotts mini quilt. And I found some inspiration in Helen's school book while I was sorting things out once we were back home. Need to figure out how to turn this in to a quilt!
Normal service has returned to our household. We got home this afternoon and I have done laundry, cooked dinner, done the ironing, and unpacked all our crap. Life goes on.
Susan
Glad you had a good time, and I absolutley see why you coveted that haberdashery cabinet! I would too!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes that daughters artwork cries out to be turned into something!Well done her!
While you're on a roll, can you just pop back up and do all my washing too please?
ReplyDeleteI think the inspiration is dying to be your next EPP project. Or you could FPP it - hahahahahahaha
Welcome back xxx
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteYeah, what Katy said, you need to FPP that design! Glad you had a fab, relaxing holiday. :o)
ReplyDeleteOMG That cabinet has both our names written all over it! Sorry you missed out. . . . but the bowl is a bargain . .you were in luck, there!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a brill time away! Looking forward to lots of big hugs this w/e, Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful time, I hope you were able to relax and enjoy. I love your hand stitching on the Oakshotts.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Glad that you could get away for a break. It looks like a fab time.
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It looks like you had a fab time, you can't go wrong with Centre Parcs! Glad to see you got some hand sewing done too, the perfect excuse to slow things down a bit :-))
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed every minute because you deserved it! BUT I'm glad your back even if you aren't next door....hehe
ReplyDeleteThe swimming complex looks like it was fun and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteWowza, Helen. You've a designer on your hands, Miss S.
I love that cabinet!! It looks like you've all had a wonderful time at Centre Parks and now you're all relaxed and destressed (!) you can tackle Helen's pattern!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home - glad you all had such a wonderful time :)
ReplyDeleteunpacking the crap...the worst part of a holiday really, welcome home!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous holiday! Hope the transition back to reality is quick and painless!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home ! I think sometimes its good to be away from the computer and all the stress that comes with being connected with the world.
ReplyDeleteThat pool looks quite inviting. Cant believe we don't have a swimsuit modelling shot of you!
Welcome back. Unpacking the crap and washing it all, always brings you back to reality with a jolt after a lovely break away from home. Looks like you and the girls had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteThat cabinet looks lush! the holiday feeling can go all too quickly can't it?!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fab time - love that cabinet!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a good time. did you have centre parcs all to yourselves?
ReplyDeletelooks like a good time. did you have centre parcs all to yourselves?
ReplyDeletelooks like a great week. I'd be coveting the haberdashery cabinet too, although I have no idea where I could put it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful vacation/holiday! Were you the only ones there?
ReplyDeleteLove the oak shots mini -- your stitching is great.
Inspiration comes from many places ..
I'm glad that you enjoyed your holiday but I'm sad that you didn't nab that cabinet - it would have been great in your sewing shed.
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