It was Poppy’s 8th birthday on Monday and Husbands birthday too. We celebrated on Sunday with a joint birthday party in the garden for Poppy and her friend and then went out for a family day out and birthday picnic on Monday. A really lovely weekend in the sunshine.
The party was successful. We had it in our garden which we decorated with tables and benches, banners, balloons and paper chains. It worked perfectly and they invited lots of friends from their class. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. They had the usual games, a barbecue, cake and ice lollies followed by the sprinkler and water balloons. Lots of fun:
After everyone left, my sister and her boys stayed behind and we carried on relaxing in the garden until the early evening. The children were all playing beautifully so us adults just sat back catching up and enjoyed watching them. We ended up putting the barbecue back on and they all stayed for supper. They didn’t leave until around 7pm so it really was a lovely day.
Monday we headed off on a family adventure to Polesden Lacey, a National Trust place we have been eyeing up for a while. It didn’t disappoint and really was a lovely place to explore and have fun. There was the usual hill rolling, discovering bugs and insects, even some chickens:
The girls of course loved all of the flowers and had run running around the gardens:
Armed with a picnic, complete with a small birthday cake with candle and non alcoholic pink fizz for us all, it felt like a special day.
The girls were interested both indoors and out. Partly because the staff were very helpful and friendly and party because there was dressing up:
They definitely enjoyed themselves and were shattered by the end of the day. Definitely somewhere we would go back to again:
What a wonderful, sunny few days.
As always linking in with Fiona and country kids.
Karen x
Coombe Mill
July 30, 2016 at 9:28 am (9 years ago)What a perfect sounding weekend and how lucky were you to have that lovely sunshine too? Both days sound quite magical and I can imagine Poppy being in her element as the eldest and the birthday girl. Age 8, where does the time go! Polesden Lacey looks strangely familiar but I’m sure I haven’t been, I think it reminds me of Trebah house and Gardens down here. A lovely weekend all round.
Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
July 30, 2016 at 8:41 pm (9 years ago)I know, 8 already? Its crazy how quickly time flies. She was so little when you first met her, saying that so was Cleo and now look at her! I think I’ve seen Polesden Lacey on County Kids before so maybe thats why its familiar? oFingers crossed for more sunshine next week x
Rachel @ Coffee, Cake, Kids
July 30, 2016 at 10:34 am (9 years ago)What a magical birthday weekend! Love how colourful your girls outfits are as well – gorgeous #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
July 30, 2016 at 8:42 pm (9 years ago)Thank you. It really was a lovely weekend. We are a bit addicted to brightly coloured dresses at the moment x
Elaine Livingstone
July 30, 2016 at 9:30 pm (9 years ago)Sounds like a fab weekend, aaahhh the good old fashioned skill of hill rolling has been loved by generations of children.
Happy belated birthday Poppy.
Beautiful girls in gorgeous dresses and I adore those floral head bands
Would Like to Be
July 30, 2016 at 10:12 pm (9 years ago)Hill rolling is their favourite thing to do! Thank you for the birthday wishes, she had a lovely day! The lovely headbands were birthday pressies, I have a feeling Daisy will be getting one tomorrow too 🙂 x
Samantha Free
July 31, 2016 at 6:06 am (9 years ago)Gorgeous photos! Polesden Lacey looks great, I might have to take a trip there this summer! I introduced mine to hill rolling a few weeks ago – they love it and do it everywhere they find a slight incline these days! #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
August 2, 2016 at 11:26 am (9 years ago)Its prefect for hill rolling. You can’t help yourself. You really should go, its lovely there x
Merlinda Little (Glimmer of Hope)
July 31, 2016 at 5:28 pm (9 years ago)Happy 8th birthday to Poppy! Really looks like a lovely party and your NT site trip looks so magical. Your photos are so stunning and I cant stop going up and down to see the details of each one. #countrykids
Would Like to Be
August 2, 2016 at 11:26 am (9 years ago)Aaaaahhh thank you. What lovely comments. It really was a lovely weekend x
Becky Day
August 1, 2016 at 3:05 pm (9 years ago)You’ve taken some amazing photos! It’s so lovely to have summer evenings where you can just relax with family and friends. #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
August 2, 2016 at 11:27 am (9 years ago)I must admit I am loving being able to relax and not have to be so rigid with routine x
Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too
August 4, 2016 at 8:31 pm (9 years ago)Happy Birthday Poppy! Looks like she had a wonderful day