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My youngest daughter brought her daughters to visit for a couple of days. The fact that heavy rain fell all day long, causing delay in their arrival until mid-afternoon did not in any way mar a marvellous afternoon and evening.
Elizabeth introduce the girls to bookbinding. Carefully, clearly, and comprehensively she took her great-nieces through the process of making books. They were instructed in selecting and cutting their paper; folding, binding, and stitching the pierced pages; decorating the covers and spines; and finally applying the book press. Their Mum lent an occasional hand.
Afterwards, Elizabeth’s tutees reciprocated with a lesson in making slime. At one point there was a spillage of glitter.
This evening we dined on tender roast lamb; sweet and ordinary roast potatoes; cabbage, carrots, cauliflower. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden, whilst the other three adults drank Trivento reserva Malbec 2017. Later, I believe, we will enjoy Jackie’s apple and apricot crumble with custard, cream, or ice cream according to taste.
And a good time was had by all!
It was, indeed, Cynthia. Thanks very much
An unusual but fascinating way to spend such a dispiriting day, Derrick. Such a great pleasure to be able to enjoy one’s grandchildren in happy pursuits – and not a smartphone in sight.
What beautiful granddaughters, Derrick!
Indeed. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
You are surrounded by beauty in so many forms Derrick! Love to see the girls so engaged with their great-aunt and making books too. A wonderful skill to have!
Very many thanks, Pauline
They’re lovely—so pretty!
Indeed, Marina. Thanks very much
Quite the creative group there, Derrick. How nice that you captured this wonderful time together on film.
A great event, Jill. Thanks very much
Even stitched pages! They are learning really professional skills, there, and obviously having fun doing it. I don’t think too many households have a book press happening to be hanging about.
Thanks very much, Leslie. Actually, it will go when Elizabeth moves to her new house.
That’s a bit depressing (sorry, the urge was overwhelming).
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I love it when grandchildren come to visit, we always have a good time but I have so far failed to master the art of making slime.
🙂 Thanks very much, Andrew.
You actually don’t need words for your pictures are so lively and descriptive. I love your style of blogging.
Much appreciated, OneLife. Thank you
They look delightful, and what a fun time they were having.
Yes and yes, Karen. Many thanks
How absolutely wonderful! Wish I could have been there. It looks like such fun!
It certainly was, Gael. Thanks very much
People who like to do crafts always have something fun to do on a rainy day.
Exactly. Lucky for us that the girls are so creative, too. Many thanks, Nicki
This is a pictorial record of a splendidly creative day. In our youth we might have had one or two photos; now we can record the whole day day so simply. Wonderful!
How we have advanced, Jane. Thanks very much
Glorious Derrick, I used to love my crafty indoor days, spending time with my mum, lots of wonderful memories, although she no good with my Meccano Set ….
Thanks very much, Ivor. It will be a never-forgotten day
I escaped the slime this week-end when my great granddaughter visited, she was distracted by a doll she went head over heels over… I DO envy you the beautiful book press…
Thanks very much, Dymoon. Glad you escaped the slime
Looks like the rain came just in time. My money says that the girls are the only ones amongst their peers that learned bookbinding on Sunday.
I reckon you are right, Oglach. Thanks very much
Looks like you and your family had a great day. Your granddaughters are precious Derrick.
They are, indeed, Gary. Many thanks
Grandkids are pure joy, and your are so pretty, Derrick!
Very many thanks, Dolly
My pleasure.
Bookbinding is a vanishing art. It is great to see the dedication of the teacher and her tutees. Those are great storytelling portraits.
Very many thanks, Uma
Oh, what fun! Especially on a rainy day! How wonderful that your beautiful granddaughters learned some new skills and crafts! I’m so glad they got to come and spend time with you and The Gals! Grandkids keep us young! They bring a sparkle and a liveliness of fun into our homes and hearts! 🙂
Glitter is easy to spill-age! HA! 🙂 As a mom, and teacher, I always said, “Glitter, Easter grass, and Christmas tinsel often hide and multiply and we find it in such odd places months later!” 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
We are still finding glitter from last Christmas. Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Such marvellous idea to spend time with kids as well as teach them something !!! Loved going through your clicks once again !!
Very many thanks, Witty
An old craft passed on.
Indeed. Thanks very much, GP
The great-aunt was the winner here! So rewarding working with the young, especially when they are so enthusiastic! Beautiful pictures!
Thanks very much, Diane. She was indeed
What fun! You have such a beautiful family.
Very many thanks, Leslie
What a lovely day spent with family in creative pursuits! Your granddaughters are beautiful, and with the glitter, they will have left some sparkle even after they’re gone. (You can never clean up all the glitter.) 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril. You are right about the glitter
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What a fun day!
Indeed, Lynn. Many thanks
Despite the charm of slime, bookbinding and grandchildren my first thought on seeing your photo was “Colonel Sanders has let himself go.” 🙂
🙂 So kind, Quercus. Many thanks
Not a single moment wasted. Girls look so happy!
Many thanks, Rupali. They were, indeed
Wow! What a great activity for a rainy day. I love the intent expressions on those bright faces. Where did Elizabeth learn to make books?
Thanks a lot, Laurie. Elizabeth found a binder to teach her a number of years ago. She has taught others since
What a clever family!
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Lovely to see the family working together like this, and book binding of all things – not so easy, yet it looks like they all enjoyed it and made fine work! Wonderful photos Derrick!
Very many thanks, Agnes
Beautiful ladies creating together. I get a good feeling from these pictures.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. It was a wonderful afternoon
How nice to see that the skill is carried forward.
It certainly is. Thanks very much LL/PS
What a lovely title for a post, I wonder how I can work slime into one of mine, that’s if I ever get back to writing stuff
You will, my friend, Brian. Very many thanks
Oh I love this project and its so refreshing to see kids step away from technology 🙂
They are great at both IT and creative real life. Thanks very much, msw