Work of art

When I picked Samuel up at creche today I was handed a rolled up piece of paper. When I opened it up I saw that it was a painting that Samuel made last week. It was such a proud moment for me! I just couldn't believe that my little baby had created something. I'm sure he had a little assistance on this and that more of the paint ended up on his clothing and mouth:), but still it's something he made!! This will be hanging in the flat for quite a while!

Night out

Every once in a while we try to go beyond the normal date night (local restaurant, pub, movie night) and get really dressed up and go somewhere extra special. We did that recently and had such a blast. So grateful for lovely friends who will watch Samuel for us. It makes such a difference to get out of the flat and feel like a couple and not just parents.

Picnicing

Yay for picnics in parks with friends! We are going to miss them as the weather gets colder. Guess we will have to find places to have indoor picnics!

Candle lit birthday dinner

Last weekend was my birthday and Adrian threw an amazing dinner party for me and several of my girl friends. He went all out with cocktails, appetizers, a delicious main course of sea bass with a fresh salsa and a chocolate cake with mocha butter cream (which I made thanks to some inspiration from Natalie). It was such a special night!

Weekend in Bath

This past weekend we went to Bath. It is such a lovely city and we fell a little in love! The architecture, the parks, the cafes... so lovely! The weather was crisp but sunny so everything looked fresh and sparkly. We were in Bath for a friend's wedding which is why my guys are all dressed up in the photos. I think Adrian just looks gorgeous and yes... Samuel is wearing a seersucker suit:).

It's funny how things change once you have kids. In the past on a day like this we would have spent a couple hours in a cafe chatting and reading but now it's a quick visit to the cafe and then a long visit to the park. I am actually loving all the park visits because of the joy it brings Samuel and it gets me out in the fresh air much more.

Oh and we just happened to be walking along the Royal Crescent when all these balloons appeared. There is just something special about seeing a hot air balloon! I would love to go on one one day... hmmm... that may have to go on the life bucket list!

Birthday boots!

You know it's a good gift when it makes you look forward to rainy days in London...

Thanks for the new boots mom and dad!

Love him!

13 month old Samuel

Enjoying the sunshine

We had beautiful, unseasonably warm weather in London over the weekend. We decided that we must take full advantage of it so Sunday we headed in to central London.

We picnicked in Regents Park...

and walked along Regents Canal,

I love seeing the canal boats on the Thames! These were extra special as they seemed to have permanent moorings so across the path from their boats people had set up seating areas, gardens, all sorts of interesting spaces.

And last but certainly not least we saw this adorable family floating down the Thames- dad in a sailor's suit and mom playing a ukulele. Cutest family ever:)!