Well, that's the first week of the school Easter break all done and dusted. The children and I have arrived back relaxed and refreshed after staying with my Mum and Dad. We had a lovely time – Amy got to play with her cousins and go on easter egg hunts, Toby got to enjoy lots of trips to the park and I was pampered and very well looked after. The highlight of last week though was the bloggers picnic on Wednesday. Amy and I left Toby with my Mum and Dad and set off into the Oxfordshire countryside. We had a brilliant day, the weather was kind (although some of us were caught unawares and got a bit sunburnt!) and the company was fine indeed. Organised by the very lovely Lucy Locket and her big sis Ally, the attendees were Ali, Trashy, Moogsmum, Kitty, Eve, Jane, Penny, Julia, Kate along with our associated offspring. All the children had a wild time and made friends while us ladies sat and chatted. It was so nice to meet everyone in person and I truly felt among friends. There were goodies too – an Easter egg swap for the children and a handmade exchange between grown-ups. I was thrilled to bits with my beautifully wrapped package from Moogsmum which contained a gorgeous quilted basket, crocheted corsage in my favourite colours, chocolates and ribbon – thanks so much Lesley.
Huge thanks too Lucy Locket for getting it all organised – it really was a perfect day and I hope we can all do it again sometime.
little cotton rabbits 
I’m so glad you and Amy enjoyed the day Julie. It was so lovely to meet you – and to have some of Fred’s sock knitted by the Queen!
Lucy xxx
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I’m so sorry to have missed this, but I think I would have crashed the car on the way there or back.
Hoping to see you very soon though!
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It was a great day Julie and I think we were all a little starstruck as well as sunburned!! Looking forward to seeing your Little Cotton Badgers. xx
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I’m not surprised you got sunburned. That sun was pretty hot!
Nice to hear you all had a good time, sounded great fun.
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I’m glad you had such a lovely time! It sounds like a fabulous way to pass your time, meet some people and have some fun. How wonderful!
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Ooooh, I was so envious of all you bloggy gals who got together — what a wonderful and FUN day it must have been!
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What a marvelous idea. Glad you’ve had a wonderful time. X
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What a lovely idea to all meet up. I wish that I was nearer – I might have gate crashed. Glad that yoou and your family had a nice break this Easter.
Love the little corsage and bag – how nice.
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Do you know, my frontage is still a little pink! Didn’t realise how strong the sun was that day.
It was so lovely to meet you – if we meet again, I have vowed to try to overcome my shyness and chat a bit more (felt like asking you for your autograph!)
x
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Ooh, lovely to hear more about the picnic and see your gorgeous gifts from Lesley – I love your corsage! Wonderful that you’re having a restful break. Hope it continues! Emma x
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It was a wonderful day and I think we got the best day weather wise in the whole 2 week break!
It was lovely to meet you and I hope we can all get together again.
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Oh a bloggers picnic – what a wonderful way to spend a day! x
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PS. I knitted 3 of your egg cosies for easter, although not a patch on yours, the kids were thrilled with them, so thank you for the pattern. If you get time to have a peek, they are here
http://thevintagemagpie.typepad.com/thevintagemagpie/2009/04/happy-bunnies.html
x
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What a beautiful and unique quilted basket!
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