The beginning of the week we stayed in London with Nanny Maureen in a really posh hotel on one end of Westminster Bridge. We travelled up by train on Monday and spent the day exploring by foot (Horseguards Parade, Downing Street, Southbank, Big Ben), going to the Transport musuem in Convent Garden - which I must say was a pleasent few hours and would recommend a visit.
We were all tired and hungary so we headed off to Pizza Express for a feast. We then got a call from Aunty Debby and we meet her and 2nd cousins Elsie and Tilly in the park by the London Eye for a celebration of cake and tea for Elsie's actual birthday. It was then back to our luxury hotel for a rest.
Tuesday, Nanny Maureen and Aunty Debby looked after the little people whilst I had a business meeting with about some work with a corporate client, they had fun in the Florence Nightingale muesuem, afterwards unfortunately the weather was not kind but we did manage a few hours at the beautiful Princess of Wales Playground at Hyde Park - I would recommend this to anyone with children it is the best free playground ever. Due to the rain we headed back to our hotel for a swim via the Disney store in Oxford Street.
Our last day was spent watching the changing of the guard, lunch in St James Park and doing things we shouldn't (like climbing the lions) in Trafalgar Square before heading home on the train.
A huge THANK YOU to Nanny Maureen for a great few days. xxxx
Yesterday Daisy was at Art Club ant today we hung out at home, me being a crap mum just doing house work, ironing and shouting alot!! Tomorrow will be a better day!!
Friday, 13 August 2010
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Weekend update
We have been busy bees this weekend!!
Tea Cups & Tiaras had a few last minute bookings and what with supplying the vintage china for a marquee at Pride this weekend it has been manic. Friday night was sewing and prepping the party kits to go out. Saturday morning was spent sending the stuff out and delivering and then we got to spend the afternoon as a family at Drusillas to celebrate Elsie's birthday. The weather was kind and we had a lovely afternoon, Kelly did a beautiful Pepper Pig picnic and then the little people stripped down to their pants/knickers for a dip in the paddling pool (whilst I got stung for the first time by a bee). It was then off on a ride on Thomas much to Sam's delight. Unfortunately I had to leave early and pick up the vintage china.
Sunday morning Sam went to his first car boot sale as I was looking for vintage china, the first one he was happy to look at the beginning but then wasnt too happy walking past all the stalls with toys even though they were not toys he wanted. We went to another one and the first stall he picked up a small steam train with some of his pocket money, boy was he excited, I got a glass cake stand which was a good find at an excellent price of £1 - wey hay. It got even better as Sam also scored a plastic saxophone which he has not let go of - he managed to spend all of his pocket money of 50p! Walking back to the car he was so happy about his purchases he was asking where the next car boot was!!
In the afternoon we cut back the front hedge and Daddy did the most fantastic job of clearing our side access - well done Daddy. xxx
Tea Cups & Tiaras had a few last minute bookings and what with supplying the vintage china for a marquee at Pride this weekend it has been manic. Friday night was sewing and prepping the party kits to go out. Saturday morning was spent sending the stuff out and delivering and then we got to spend the afternoon as a family at Drusillas to celebrate Elsie's birthday. The weather was kind and we had a lovely afternoon, Kelly did a beautiful Pepper Pig picnic and then the little people stripped down to their pants/knickers for a dip in the paddling pool (whilst I got stung for the first time by a bee). It was then off on a ride on Thomas much to Sam's delight. Unfortunately I had to leave early and pick up the vintage china.
Sunday morning Sam went to his first car boot sale as I was looking for vintage china, the first one he was happy to look at the beginning but then wasnt too happy walking past all the stalls with toys even though they were not toys he wanted. We went to another one and the first stall he picked up a small steam train with some of his pocket money, boy was he excited, I got a glass cake stand which was a good find at an excellent price of £1 - wey hay. It got even better as Sam also scored a plastic saxophone which he has not let go of - he managed to spend all of his pocket money of 50p! Walking back to the car he was so happy about his purchases he was asking where the next car boot was!!
In the afternoon we cut back the front hedge and Daddy did the most fantastic job of clearing our side access - well done Daddy. xxx
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum
Today we met up with an old work colleague of mine, Jo and her two sons James and Toby. Sam had been desperate to go to Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum which has a miniature railway... see the attraction for him now!
We started off with a ride on the train and got off half way and went through the woods to the medieval village and then back on the train to the wooden playground. We then stopped off for lunch and was joined by a family of bees, they took a shine to Jo and unfortunately decided to lunch on her with a sting. After a active lunch of trying to avoid the bees we then went off for a walk round the wildfowl, round the motor museum, quick stop for afternoon tea before finishing off with another train ride. It was lovely to catch up with Jo and the little people had a great time.
We started off with a ride on the train and got off half way and went through the woods to the medieval village and then back on the train to the wooden playground. We then stopped off for lunch and was joined by a family of bees, they took a shine to Jo and unfortunately decided to lunch on her with a sting. After a active lunch of trying to avoid the bees we then went off for a walk round the wildfowl, round the motor museum, quick stop for afternoon tea before finishing off with another train ride. It was lovely to catch up with Jo and the little people had a great time.
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