Last Sunday I spent a glorious day at Kingston Lacy with my son and daughter and all 8 grandchildren.
4 of them are in the photo running across the amazing lawns at the end of 6 hours of fun packed outdoor meandering.
The children all sat on the grass for a while pondering what it would be like to be rich enough to live in a place like this. I felt rich beyond measure that we had all been able to spend such a fabulous day together – relieved I don’t have such a huge place to look after, and grateful to the National Trust for maintaining such a perfect place to entertain 8 children for hours on end in a natural environment.
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I love Kingston lacy! It’s so beautiful 😍
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And a brilliant place to take children! We go there often as we live not too far away.
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It would be a great place for hide and seek wouldn’t it? And those shrubs; giant bouncy balls! Definitely couldn’t imagine the responsibilities of caring for such a place though, but how fortunate that it is available to visit, where you can spend such quality time with the littles. The entire day sounds like a beautiful gift Sandra.
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Their version of hide and seek is running ahead on the woodland walks to ambush the adults – my boys used to do the same when that age. I’m loving reliving those days from this more relaxed perspective. It certainly was a beautiful gift, one that we can keep unwrapping thanks to the camera. 🙂
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I find, with my own children at least, that photos keep the memory alive for them. My oldest swears she remembers sledding in snow though she wasn’t even three years old at the time. We do however have photos of her doing so and browsing photo albums is a favourite pastime for all five. I think the same for myself is true…
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Precious moments. ❤
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Lovely! Having just spent a marvelous vacation in Wales with family, I wholeheartedly agree that family time brings the biggest riches.
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So glad you had a great time – and you met up with Ali from Thimberlina!!! Looks like you had such a fab time together. I loved reading about your day on Ali’s blog and seeing the photos. I’m setting off today for Solva – so excited! ❤
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Thank you, we had a grand outing! Post is coming…later rather than sooner, but it’s coming. We didn’t get to the coast (next time!), but Solva seems fabulous! Will you be able to meet up with Deborah?
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We have plans to meet on Friday morning – yet to be confirmed. Fun!
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Oh I hope you manage it! Goodness, there will certainly be a lot of creativity in that meeting. And I hope you’ll post a pic or two? (Or three….or….)
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We did meet Jen. It was great – I’m hoping a post will appear eventually but life keeps getting in the way!
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I’m so glad! Sorry to have missed you both. 😦 And oh boy, I understand the “life in the way” business.
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Maybe another time – let us know when you are popping over again.
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Oh yes, I’ll certainly let you know.
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What a lovely day – richness indeed! How often are you all able to get together?
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It used to be twice a year, before the children went to school, now what with the school calendar, the farming calendar and each family’s social calendar it is becoming a rare treat. I do book a week’s holiday every other year when all 15 of us get together – precious times!
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That week together is a great tradition – I have a friend whose extended family do that every year, perhaps 20 or 30 altogether. It wouldn’t work for all families though… 😉
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You are so right Cathy! Many of my friends make the same comment.
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“Rich” comes in many forms doesn’t it?
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It certainly does Barbara.
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There is certainly a lot of richness in the image and the story Sandra.
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Thank you Denis. I look forward to a time when I will be able to combine the photo and haiku challenge again. It is great to see you keeping it going. 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful day out!
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It really was – it is such a great place for kids to run around.
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Sounds like a wonderful day – i hope I get to visit Kingston lacey – my national trust membership is worth every penny. We go to Dunham massey, tatton Park and bodnant gardens in Wales about once a month – wonderful places 🙂
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Thank you Bec, I will look up those places and see if I can fit them in on a visit to Wales. I agree with you about the value of the NT membership. 🙂
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bodnant is near conwy (and stunning anytime of year) – and Dunham Massey near Altrinchamand Tatton Park near Knutsford – all three have wonderful gardens. I really must blog about them 🙂
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Thank you. They are all further North than where I normally go but, who knows …….. one day ……..
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Counting your blessings! Rich indeed.
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Absolutely right Cathy! and there are many! ❤
Thank you for your comment.
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Looks and sounds like a fabulous day!
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It was one of those magical never-to-be-forgotten days Marian. 😀 ❤
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