Sunday April 12th, 2009
On Saturday, we took the family to a grand old manor house about 30 minutes away from here called Audley End.
We walked through the house and through their newly re-opened service wing which houses modern day actors in period dress doing daily tasks as they would have been done in the early 1800s. The kids helped the scullery maid mash bread crumbs in the kitchen.
We took a break, had some tea and scones and let the kids run through the gardens. It misted the whole afternoon.
But it was perfect.
How gorgeous and fun! That picture of you and Chad is wonderful. And I can’t believe how big the cousins are! So tall and grown up. I’m so glad you guys are there and having such a wonderful time!
Happy easter, friend! He is risen!
I love the name Audley End… so English! Hope I get over there some day to explore my English roots!
It sounds wonderful. Love the pic of all the cousins. Hugs!!
happy easter!
so fun to be in the uk with you via pix. and blogville. love it!
It looks so beautiful there. Good times!
Looks like so much fun! Glad you can have this time as a family, you deserve it.
Audley End is gorgeous. Have a fabulous time!
What great fun for you all!!! Looks beautiful!
Your trip is bringing back great memories for me. We used to live within walking distance to a place called Cannon Hall…reminds me so much of that. I LOVE England and miss it!
looks beautiful.