Hello you lovely lot. All fine and dandy I hope?
So today Olly and I drove to an unfamiliar part of Cornwall, and met up with Christina, whose blog A Colourful Life, has long been a favourite of mine. If you haven't already, you should pop over and say hello.
The weather in Cornwall has been decidedly mixed, and today was no exception. In fact I was woken up early this morning by the most torrential downpour. The night before, I had packed a bag full of sun cream and swimming shorts. This morning, I re-packed with wellies and waterproofs. As Olly and I drove from one side of Cornwall to the other, I was struck by how the landscape was devoid of colour. There were no blue hues from sea and sky. Nor any verdant green hedgerows to admire. It was all a bit murky and drab.
Looking at the above pictures now, I am struck by the three very colourful boys that take centre stage. And it's not just their brightly coloured coats, although I did think that was rather cute. The photos give an indication of their colourful personalities, fizzing energy, inclusivity, happiness and zest for life. They just got on with hanging out together, and I loved that. They were three mad pops of colour, and they more than made up for the slate grey seas and sombre skies.
I can't believe I didn't think to get a picture of Christina and I together. It was an absolute pleasure to meet her, and her family. Olly and I were made to feel so welcome, with homemade scones, cups of tea and enthusiastic (and very loud) games around the table.
What a lovely way to start our summer holidays.
Leanne xx
(I shall be away from here for about a week).
Great photos - it doesn't look as though the rain dampened their spirits at all. Glad you had a lovely time and have fun this week. xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, and lucky you meeting Christina, no doubt you had a wonderful time together. Sooner or later all bloggers will pass your way I think! Glad you had such a good start to the summer hols, long may it continue. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you managed to meet up - I enjoy seeing the photos of all these little boys on both of your blogs and seeing them together here is a treat. Pity about the weather - it's even worse up north! Heating turned itself on yesterday because the temperature had dropped so much.
ReplyDeleteI love reading Christina's blog too, so I can imagine that the two of you had plenty to talk about when you met up! Isn't it great that children just get on with the serious business of playing without any of the adult awkwardness that sometimes holds us back? It's a shame they have to grow out of it! Have a lovely holiday xx
ReplyDeleteOh, how nice. I'm so glad you had a chance to meet up with Christina. I'd love to meet you both someday. Hope you have a wonderful time away.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely you had a chance to meet up x
ReplyDeleteAh, you got to meet Christina! I'm so pleased, and a little jealous too. I love how bright the boys' coats are against the grey sea and sky. They don't care that it's raining, they're just having fun. Have fun on your blogging break by the way. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet fellow bloggers, isn't it? I'm glad you had a good time and that the kids just hit it off straight away.
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow raincoats. Joe outgrew his last year and I miss it.
Enjoy your week off.
S x
How lovely to see the boys looking so happy together. Kids are great at just getting on with new friendships aren't they? So pleased you had a lovely day together even if the weather was less than perfect xx
ReplyDeleteWhen I opened your blog page and looked at the picture I was momentarily confused. I saw the little boy in the foreground and realized I knew him, but he was appearing in the wrong person's blog! All became clear as I read your post. How nice that you were able to get together with Christina and her family, and that your children got on so well together. It's a terrific picture of the three of them.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though the three boys had a great time!! How lovely that they got to meet as well as you and Christina getting to meet too! So glad you enjoyed it so much. I hope that you have great week! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Leanne! It was so lovely to meet up with you and Olly. I am so very touched by your account of our day, thank you. Hope to meet again soon, maybe in Scotland. Christina xxx
ReplyDeleteI don't know about gin ice cream but a friend of mine makes delicious 'cocktail' cupcakes. Happy holidays. xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know about gin ice cream but a friend of mine makes delicious 'cocktail' cupcakes. Happy holidays. xx
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week away, although it looks as if Ollie will be wearing his lovely yellow mac this week! Although the skies are grey the children cheer up the scene. Glad you all enjoyed meeting up. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteScarily I knew who'd you'd met before I read your post as I recognised Christina's boys. I'm not surprised you had a fabulous time. Isn't meeting other bloggers just the best thing, although I always worry I'm going to be a terrible disappointment to people. I met CJ and her family yesterday, also in the rain. What is wrong with this summer!
ReplyDeleteOh I doubt that anyone would be disappointed by you, Annie. We are all a bit star struck you know xx
DeleteYet another sea side blog.
ReplyDeleteThose children are rather near to the cliff edge aren't they? Somewhat irresponsible.
Hello anonymous. You should see the picture of me dangling ine of them Micheal Jackson style by his ankle. How we laughed.
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Isn't 'seaside' one word?
ReplyDeleteHello Leanne I found you through Christina's blog, how lovely that you got to meet up. Great photos and I love that the boys are seemingly unaware that we've had no summer! Jane xx
ReplyDeleteHey Jane,
DeleteThanks for stopping by. Yes the heavy showers didn't seem to put them off at all!
L x
Looks like you had great fun, kids are not bothered by rain when they have cliffs to be dangled over hehe :)
ReplyDeletemeeting blog friends is so wonderful, whatever the weather x
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