Easter school holidays

Wednesday Abigail and Eleanor arrived for three days, with Abigail staying and Eleanor going home overnight [her choice].

I have been SO looking forward to having the girls here, but a slight bump long the way I have gone down with a terrible cough and cold which meant some of the plans had to be altered.

We started their visit with a decluttering of the furry toys they have accumulated here plus a car load of "stuff" to go to Emmaus Charity shop. We have the rule to bring home less than we take and other than one thing Chris bought we did pretty well.

A chilly sunny day taking items to the Charity shop.

A visit to the Carlton Country Park for a quick dose of fresh air and a play on the gym machines.

Feeding the ducks and swans

Thursday the girls planted runner bean seeds into pots, Scarlet Emperor. I intend to plant them in a freshly cleared raised bed.

Potting up seeds

Eleanor went home in the evening to try on her new leotard, she was so excited and looks great.

Friday a visit to the Britannia Inn restaurant for lunch went down well.

Different burgers for the girls

Fish and Chips for Chris and me.

Everyday was 'mystery games day'. having sorted out all the games we own into one place they took it in turns to choose a game, most of which we had not played in years!
Triominos, Monopoly[English version], Game of Life, Card game we call 65p [but we used smarties] UNO, Rummikub, Sequence, Monopoly [ American version] and Ticket to Ride [French version].

Ticket to ride

Travelling across France.

All is quiet today as they have gone on holiday, so now to get well again before the Easter weekend.