Only six days to go and we are busy busy busy

Today was Daisy's last day at school as she now has two weeks off for Christmas, it was also Sam's last day at playgroup and they put on a little show of songs, unfortunately Sam wasnt that keen to take part and spent most of the time picking his nose or running to me for a cuddle.

After the little people had been picked up from school and playgroup we headed up to London with Nanny Maureen and met Uncle Murphy and Aunty Jo and Cousins Cala and Jay at Uncle Davids as we were picking up cousins Mia and Bob to go ice skating at Hampton Court Palace. We promised Daisy that we would go ice skating when we were in New York but unfortunately we ran out of time so Aunty Jo said that we had to go before Christmas.

We arrived at Hampton Court Palace and hit the ice straight away. Uncle Murphy and Nanny Maureen looked after Sam whilst Daisy, Cala, Jo, Mia, Bob, Jay, Kelly and I dazzeled the crowds with our skating skills. Everyone did really well and no one fell over. It was a beautiful setting, the palace was lit up and after lots of fun on the ice it was time for the yummist hot chocolate and a ride on the merry go round. Unfortunately as we were approaching the merry go round I slipped down a step and my heel snapped off my boots...greatttt!

We then headed back to David and Dawn's for dinner and playtime for the little people before heading home.

Unfortunately Daddy couldnt come with us as he had work and then a party in the evening.

Sammy boy far right in the checked shirt and jeans

Daisy with her skates on

First time on the ice and she did a great job, although she didnt manage to skate on her own, I did a great job of keeping her up (even if I say so myself). The move we are doing here is the ice curtsey by Daisy.

Aunty Jo, Daisy and I on the ice

Aunty Jo showing everyone how it is done

Me, Daisy, Jay, Mia, Bob, Jo and Murphy hanging out by the rink

Sammy boy enjoying his hot chocolate

Daisy and Bob on the merry go round

Sam and 'My Cala' as he calls Cala

Sam entertaining the crowds before dinner at Uncle David's and Aunty Dawn's, above is the picture my Dad painted of Hemingway

The big feast.... unfortunately without a nice little salad!! Everyone did comment on how a salad would have just finished the evening off nicely!!! Oh well maybe next time.... only joking Dawn.