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Europe | No Place Like Travel http://www.noplaceliketravel.com Everyday journeys, near and far Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:35:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Daily Pics: Sunday Roast http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2015/09/daily-pics-sunday-roast/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2015/09/daily-pics-sunday-roast/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:19:09 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=4241 Spoilt rotten today with beautiful weather and a delicious day with the family. English Hubby was is sports heaven – tennis, Grand Prix and rugby. Baby Boy O was in food heaven, hoovering up Sunday lamb roast and walking for food. I was in a happy place too, surrounded by all my very favorite people, […]

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Spoilt rotten today with beautiful weather and a delicious day with the family. English Hubby was is sports heaven – tennis, Grand Prix and rugby. Baby Boy O was in food heaven, hoovering up Sunday lamb roast and walking for food. I was in a happy place too, surrounded by all my very favorite people, soaking it up before having to leave for a week.

 

Little minion is addicted to bananas

 

And anything that daddy eats!

 

Autumn is nigh

 

Reading with Mah Mah

 

Picking up all the goodies

 

Climbing into daddy's chair

 

Sunday roast lamb with mint sauce

 

Finishing before we even start

 

My plate

 

Baby Boy O's plate

 

So hungry he's eating the spoon

 

Showing off his cooking skills

 

Peekaboo!

 

On return from Henley

 

Home for the next four nights

 

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Given the little one was so very tired and so very thrown off schedule, he was a good as could be expected on the flight. Lady Luck was on our side. We moved from bulkhead seats to a three seater row, long enough for Baby Boy O to stretch across and catch some shut eye. Mummy on the other hand dozed fitfully, worried her little dumpling would roll off the seat and onto the floor. Note to self: need to buy another seat for upcoming trip to Australia!

Our little traveler adjusted beautifully. Nothing like sunshine and a walk to the playground to reset the circadian rhythm. He was having fun with Mah Mah and Yah Yah who broke out all the old toys to his delight. I get the sense that someone is going to get spoilt rotten over the next week. Grandparent's prerogative!

 

Safety is his first priority

 

Plane plane

 

Hello England

 

Hello Yah Yah!

 

Recycle...daddy's toys

 

Playing with Yah Yah

 

Off to the playground

 

Monkey has seen better days

 

Leaf with a view

 

Daddy's playground

 

 

 

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A year ago we were off to Vancouver to see Gong Gong and Poh Poh for the very first time. Today we make the journey in the opposite direction to London to see Mah Mah and Yah Yah. We thought we had travel arrangements licked with a cunning plan to travel at 5pm, reaching the airport and getting through security by 6.30pm at which time Baby Boy O would sweetly fall asleep allowing us to have a bite to eat before we boarded our aircraft for a 9.30pm departure. The reality was hitting rush hour traffic, getting stuck in the security lines without a family fast lane, then having our flight delayed until 12.30am. The annoying combination of bright fluorescent lights, constant announcements over the speakers and an over tired toddler was a lesson in patience and gratitude. English Hubby kindly reminded us that our slightly diverted travel plans is nothing compared to what the Syrian refugees are going through right now. Keeping it all in perspective.

Baby boy o eating Chinese food

Getting his fill of cheap Chinese

 

Family selfie

The three of us

 

Baby boy o in new car seat

Big boy car seat

 

Baby boy o holding on to pole

Pole dancer

 

Baby boy o pushing trolley with luggage

Pushing with all his might

 

Baby boy o pushing luggage

Giving daddy a hand

 

Baby boy o sleeping on daddy

Sleep attempt #5

 

Swaddled over dads head

Sleep attempt #9

 

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I’ve heard of Sleepless in Seattle, but never thought I’d be delayed in Doha! Thank goodness for middle eastern hospitality. Doha International was an oasis, compared to American airports. Nice clean family change rooms, places to comfortably rest, service with a smile, people who know what their doing. I think they should base the next reality TV season of Survivor in JFK. That is enough to make contestants cry. 

 

Changing baby diaper in Doha airport

Diaper change time

 

Women's quiet room in Doha

Those men are just so loud, here’s a place to escape

 

Family area in Doha airport

Talk about awesome

 

Posing in front of a giant yellow teddy bear at Doha airport

Exploring the terminal. Not everyday you see a giant yellow teddy bear

 

Baby playing with orange strap

Doing quite well given its about 2am London time

 

Departure board in Doha

You’ve got to be sh*tting me. Now a 4.5 hour delay?!

 

Sitting in the quiet room at Doha airport

Off to have a nap in the quiet room

 

Man with baby dining in Marche

Lunch / dinner / whatever at Marche. Not sure that time it is, nor do I want to know

 

Mum carrying baby wrapped in blue blanket

With my superstar traveller

 

Cabin of plane

And finally we are on board…Singapore here we come!

 

Yesterday’s post: Farewell a England, For Now

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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All good things must come to an end…for now. We leave England today, bound for Singapore, with a stopover in Doha. Having spent a month in Sevenoaks and with all the Christmas merriment we have managed to accumulate more stuff than we bargained for. Packing is a major game of creative Tetris. 

 

Man fixing computer

Last minute help desk 

 

Baby lying in suitcase

Another round of packing…

 

Baby in box

…what do we do with things that don’t fit?

 

Grandpa reading nursery rhymes to baby

Yah Yah entertaining Baby Boy O with nursery rhymes

 

Turkey pie

Nothing goes to waste…yummy!

 

Grandma holding baby on floor

Loading up on the cuddles. Everyone’s sad.

 

Baby sitting on aunts knee

See you soon Aunty Ems. Come visit us in NYC

 

Tossing baby to grandpa

Pass the baby. Yah Yah’s turn

 

Christmas tree at LHR

Finally through security at LHR

 

Baby and dad in airplane bulkhead row

Thank you Qatar Airways for the bulkhead row

 

Baby in airplane seat clapping hands

So how did you enjoy your trip to England?…

 

Yesterday’s post: Christmas Toys

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Boxing Day should be called unpacking day. Taking all our new toys out of their wrapping fand setting them up, like Mah Mah’s new iPhone and printers. English Hubby played 24 hour help desk, fixing and configuring almost every piece of electronic equipment in a 20 meter radius. Eco Jo dropped off the last delivery of Crimbo presents from Great Aunt Quilter and Great Uncle Golfer who were unfortunate casualties of the winter lurgies. It feels like it has been an entire month of Christmas. How wonderful!

 

Son helping mum set up iPhone

1-800-iPhone help desk

 

Christmas presents

Such thoughtful Christmas presents for Baby Boy O. A 50 year old turtle came home to roost

 

Aunt holding baby

Cuddles with Eco Jo

 

Baby posting with toy keys

Keys to the kingdom. The only piece of electronic kit daddy didn’t need to set up!

 

Yesterday’s post: Baby’s First Christmas

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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What a day! So many lovely thoughtful gifts, and best of all surrounded by our loved ones. Aunty Ems played post lady. Mah Mah whipped up an amazing turkey roast with full trimmings, and also an extra white cake for us. Yah Yah put Santa to shame as he dished out an endless stream of presents. The singing penguin came out of hibernation. We have been thoroughly spoilt rotten!

 

Woman delivering Christmas cards

Post lady Ems delivering Christmas cards first thing in the morning

 

Kissing puffin Christmas ornament

This year’s new Christmas ornament from Project Puffin in Maine

 

Christmas morning family photo in bed

Christmas morning in bed

 

Grandma holding Christmas stocking for baby

Baby’s first Christmas. Mah mah has made it sooo special.

 

Wrapping paper and gifts all over the bed

Opening our stockings. Keeping the kids entertained. What great fun!

 

Skyping with mum and dad

Merry Christmas Australia!

 

Mum taking orders for breakfast

Taking orders for breakfast

 

Fried full breakfast

Fry up please!

 

Baby in high chair with bib

Where’s my food?!

 

Christmas tree with lots of presents

Present time!

 

Baby with crazy singing penguin

The crazy singing penguin makes an appearance

 

Family with baby

I want my presents now!

 

Baby and grandma with book

Thank you for my Sophie the Giraffe book Mah Mah. I love it!

 

Baby tasting the strap of the back pack

These presents are tasty!

 

Grandpa giving baby a present

More for me?! Thank you Yah Yah!

 

Fox's party rings

Thanks babe, just what I wanted!

 

Man holding Christmas present

Can’t do this in Jill’s mum’s car

 

Platter full of snacks

Someone take these snacks away from me!

 

Baby asleep

Opening presents, such hard work!

 

Christmas turkey

Lunch time. Yummo.

 

Baby wearing Christmas cracker hat

Do I really have to wear this mummy?

 

Christmas roast plate

Delicious!

 

Baby naked with teething necklace

Half time change of clothes

 

The queen on tv

Tradition continues

 

Baby and grandpa wearing Christmas crack hat

Christmas cuddles

 

Yesterday’s post: Christmas Eve Date Night

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Lots of last minute preparation for Christmas including a much needed hair cut. I’m in two minds about Christmas. I love the tradition and being with family. I grimace at the consumerism which is why we’ve tried to edge toward more thoughtful gifts. In a perfect hippy dippy world we would make our gifts – crafts, poetry, letters, paintings – gifts that convey meaning and take thought and time to create. Gifts that arrive in slow motion, not over night shipped. I may not have fully gotten to that place this year, but the intent and mindful desire is there. Happy Christmas Eve. 

 

Christmas decorations in baby room

Mah Mah went to town!

 

Baby and grandma in kitchen

Morning chunder and cuddles

 

Waitrose checkout

Another trip to Waitrose

 

Baby with purple spoon

Loving the spicy tomato soup for lunch

 

Lunch leftovers

Last of the leftovers from the family gathering

 

Dinner at loch fyne

Chatty date night. What is your word for next year? Opportunity. Balance.

 

Skyping for Christmas

Wishing Australia a Merry Christmas

 

Santa door tag

He’s the best baby boy in the whole world. We love you more than words can describe

 

Yesterday’s post:

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Photos are a way to freeze time, capturing just one moment. In an instant that moment passes and we have all changed in some minuscule way, but changed nonetheless. I love photos not because they freeze time, but because they are a reminder of a moment past. The visual stimulus can evoke strong memories, feelings, smells, thoughts, hopes, fears, ideas and more. That’s what they are. Memories. Colored by our current mood and circumstances. The stories of our lives we re-intepret in different ways with each re-reading. At the end of the day you can never really relive the same moment, which is what makes the “now” so precious. For in the time it takes to say cheese, it is gone, never to be again. 

 

Photographer with lights in living room

Lights, camera, action!

 

Man and woman on couch posing for photographs

Say cheese!

 

Man waving arms and woman taking photos

Things we do to make a baby smile

 

Family on couch with girl playing with baby

Over to City Boy Chris’ place for a curry

 

Kids and baby on sofa playing video games

Toys, toys…

 

Red Ferrari

…and more toys

 

Yesterday’s post: Sevenoaks Day

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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We are nearing the end of our stay in England and it feels like I haven’t even scratched the surface on all the things I had wanted to accomplish. So much for getting to the gym three times a week, putting together the yearly Shutterfly albums in my spare time (…what spare time?..), sending out personal Christmas cards (sorry everyone) and the list goes on and on. I always thought that being on sabbatical from work meant lots of time on my hands, but I’ve come to the conclusion that we fill time with the trivial to the sublime, and somehow it just expands like putty to take up any spare space. English Hubby keeps reminding me not to be too harsh a critic. I am working – as a mum – just not being paid it in the traditional sense, but rather in hugs and kisses. 

 

Baby in stroller at the gym

Attempting a gym session, but childcare is closed for the holidays

 

Baby sitting in white chair

So we go for a walk around town and stop at Marks and Spencer’s for a jam and cream scone instead

 

Pastries at a local market stall

Pastie and pork pie for lunch

 

Strolling through Sevenoaks lanes

Enjoying a stroll home

 

Wrapped Christmas present with tag

Time for Christmas present wrapping

 

Baby with woman at restaurant

Then off to Cote for dinner with friends

 

Baby playing with boy

Cuddles and spoons with Escargot Harry

 

Yesterday’s post: Family Tree

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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We had an early Christmas get together with the English Side of the family tree. Mah Mah has gone full out to make this a special day with goodies and treats galore for everyone. The only downside is that lurgies have reduced our numbers by four, and they are dearly missed. As usual with these events eyes are bigger than tummies, there’s always someone who falls asleep on the couch (!) and we managed to squeeze in a stroll to Knole to try to alleviate the guilt of that extra handful of cheese balls, half a dozen mini sausage rolls and one too many chocolate crackles. Eat. Drink. Be merry.

 

Man and baby in snowman outfit

Preparing the prize pony

 

Getting out the china

Getting out the china

 

Baby in snowman outfit

Rocking the snowman outfit 

 

Two ladies

Calm before the storm, Sunday best

 

Table laid out

Laying the table for lunch

 

Snacks in bowls

Putting out the snacks

 

Woman in kitchen cooking

Whirlwind of activity 

 

Roast beef being carved

Sunday roast with the most

 

People seated at dinner table

Digging in

 

Baby in high chair eating roast lunch

Getting in on the action

 

Boy and baby staring at each other

Sideshow Sam declared he doesn’t like babies…I’m not sure that’s entirely true

 

Profiteroles

Pudding madness

 

Boy with foam packaging and baby looking on

Family fun and uncontrollable giggles

 

Mum and son making faces

Waiting for the wind to change

 

Baby opening early Christmas present

Early Christmas present

 

Baby inside play tent

Awesome play tent…

 

Two adults trying to fold up play tent

…but how the hell does it fold up again?!

 

Boys playing on couch

Sugar high kicking in

 

Boys watching YouTube

YouTube fest and cups of tea

 

Woman cooking sausage rolls

Sausage roll heaven

 

Snacks laid out on the red table cloth

You won’t go hungry in this house!

 

Wedgie

The day would not be complete without a Christmas wedgie

 

Yesterday’s post: Prize Pony Continued

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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The prize pony tour continues, this time around the M25 where we catch up with English Hubby’s old friends. Fueled by jam and scones, and lots of chocolate biscuits, it is a veritable tour de force of people, places and brand new faces over the last couple of days. No rest for the wicked especially with the whole extended family descending tomorrow.  

 

Man and baby with laptop

Sneaking in a spot of work

 

Baby and grandpa sleeping

So very demanding

 

Baby being swung by daddy

Getting into the swing of things

 

Signs on the M25

Ring around the M25

 

Lunch and tea with friends

Lunching with Teacher A and Nurse C

 

Empty jam cream and scones

A spot of tea, jam, clotted cream and scones 

 

Baby on lap with dogs

Visiting Musical Hannah’s with four legged friends

 

Baby in beanbag looking very surprised

This is what it would be like to have sisters…

 

Baby surrounded by toys sitting in bean bag

…yep, just another play toy!

 

Yesterday’s post: Prize Pony

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: Prize Pony http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-prize-pony/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-prize-pony/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2014 02:10:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2478 Our little prize pony did so very well today. He had a lovely time meeting cousins not sure how many times removed, being the center of attention and so thoroughly spoilt with hugs and kisses. His personality is starting to emerge and giggles with it too. How much joy a little one brings. It’s lovely […]

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Our little prize pony did so very well today. He had a lovely time meeting cousins not sure how many times removed, being the center of attention and so thoroughly spoilt with hugs and kisses. His personality is starting to emerge and giggles with it too. How much joy a little one brings. It’s lovely to know we were all once like that, and so very loved. 

 

Baby and man playing with toy octopus

You had me at pirate octopus with crinkly legs

 

Baby and man looking at a Christmas tree

So much to explore with Contract Malcolm

 

Baby being cuddled by man and woman

Loving his cuddles

 

Baby in daddy's arms

Daddy had to tear him away!

 

Chandelier in the hall

Photos under the Christmas tree in the hall

 

Pizza on a plate

Lunch and Christmas shopping in town

 

Ladies at Dartford road office

Aunty Ems turn to show off her nephew at Dartford Road

 

Yesterday’s post: Big Heart

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: Big Heart http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-big-heart/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-big-heart/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:47:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2463 The four of us grew up in the same household, yet our personalities and characteristics are so very different. With time management, organization, neatness and planning we are all at opposite ends of the spectrum. But underneath it all our values are similar. It may not always appear that way, as we each have different […]

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The four of us grew up in the same household, yet our personalities and characteristics are so very different. With time management, organization, neatness and planning we are all at opposite ends of the spectrum. But underneath it all our values are similar. It may not always appear that way, as we each have different methods of communication, but it is comforting to know that we share memories, history and in things that cannot be defined by words. Thank for for reminding me Schoosching. 

 

Baby eating smokes salmon

Expensive taste

 

Baby eating purple bath duck

He likes duck too

 

Dad and baby on sofa

Daddy’s little boy

 

Packet of Kleenex tissues

Had enough of the sniffles. Thank you Mah Mah for these lovely soft tissues

 

Woman with robin Christmas cake

Who can resist?

 

Gingerbread man with his head broken off

Off with his head

 

Cupcake with Christmas tree frosting

How do you eat your cupcake?

 

Milk heart chocolates

Big hearts all round 

 

Sisters hugging farewell

So wonderful to be with my beautiful sister. See you soon

 

Yesterday’s post: A Hunka Hunka Burning Love

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Aunty Schoosching is getting the full Baby Boy O experience. Nothing spared. Morning food fest, baby Elvis dancing antics, story time at the library, afternoon grumps, bath time and bed time. I may need to check her bags before she leaves to ensure she hasn’t packed him up and stolen him. 

 

Baby in Elvis outfit

Who’s adorable?

 

Baby wearing baby outfit

Says it all!

 

Dancing Elvis baby

Tutti Frutti oh Rudy

 

Aunty and baby at story time

Such excitement! Or is that a yawn?

 

Baby looking at boxes of books

What a little bookworm

 

Baby sleeping in the stroller

Too much excitement

 

Fried calamari

Wagamama lunch

 

Baby feeding Aunty an oragami star

Feeding Aunty Schoosching an oragami star 

 

Baby and Aunty in bath

Having a good scrub down

 

Aunty getting baby ready for bed

Getting ready for bed time. Good night sweet Elvis

 

Yesterday’s post: 1000 Kisses Under the Mistletoe

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: 1000 Kisses Under the Mistletoe http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-1000-kisses-under-the-mistletoe/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-1000-kisses-under-the-mistletoe/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:09:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2216 Feeling completely zonked after a big day out in London with Baby Boy O and Schoosching. We ate our way through Borough Market and even participated in an attempt to break the world record for kissing under the mistletoe. We walked along the Thames in a historical join-the-dots, passing the site of the Globe Theatre, […]

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Feeling completely zonked after a big day out in London with Baby Boy O and Schoosching. We ate our way through Borough Market and even participated in an attempt to break the world record for kissing under the mistletoe. We walked along the Thames in a historical join-the-dots, passing the site of the Globe Theatre, Millenium Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, seeing Tower Bridge, the OXO Tower, London Eye, Big Ben in the distance, Trafalgar Square and more. London was buzzing with energy. Such a wonderful day out with my kissable son and lovely sister, then came home to another delicious dinner and carol singers at the front door. Magic moments.  

 

Grandparents and baby looking at Christmas decorations

Morning surprise – tree all trimmed and decorations up

 

Baby grabbing at Christmas decoration

It didn’t take long!

 

Woman giving baby food at breakfast

Breakfast yum

 

Mum and baby with train tickets stuck to forehead

First train ride into London

 

The shard

The Shard at London Bridge tube station

 

Aunty carrying baby

Suiting up and getting warm

 

Camera crews at Borough market

Got to Borough Market just in time for a world record attempt

 

Looking up at Borough Market

Look up!

 

Mistletoe

Mistletoe

 

Mum kissing baby under mistletoe

Smooches for Baby Boy O

 

Man making Thai coconut pancakes

Worked up an appetite

 

Aunty and baby waiting for pad Thai

Smells so good, tastes even better

 

Steak pie and sweet potato fries

Next course, of course!

 

Hot chocolate in a cup with a heart

Getting out of the cold for a hot chocolate break 

 

Barrels of cheese

Stinky cheese shop

 

Fresh produce at borough market

One of the most beautiful fresh produce markets in the world

 

Boxes of red and green apples

Temptation 

 

Burger stand at borough market

Feast for the senses, spoilt for choice – Wangus for when you are hangry

 

Homemade fudge

Yummy, Yah Yah’s favorite

 

Sisters at borough market

Going crazy with #BoroughMarket1000 

 

Aunty and baby walking streets of London

Making our way across London in search of an Apple store

 

London street art

Street art

 

St Paul's Cathedral

The path to religion

 

Looking over the Thames at Tower Bridge

Crown jewels in the distance

 

London tube map

iPhone nearly out of juice. Using old school navigation

 

View of oxo tower from the Thames

Walking along the Thames

 

Walking along the Thames

Aunty Schoosching taking Baby Boy O for a dusk stroll

 

London eye and sphinx

An eye for a Sphinx

 

Trafalgar Square and double decker busses

Trafalgar Square and double decker busses. How picture perfect!

 

Apple pie

Welcomed home with a lovely hot meal and apple pie

 

Watching Christmas carolers

Finishing off the night with a musical ensemble by Christmas carolers

 

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Last year Schoosching and Scoobes came to New York to Christmas with their very pregnant sister. This year we have the pleasure of seeing Schoosching in England for some very special Aunty bonding time. Family bonds flex and bend, but they can never be broken. Seeing my sister in her own skin, with her nephew, is just so beautiful. A precious gift. 

 

Baby in high chair eating watermelon

Building up his energy for a very special visitor

 

Aunty and baby meeting at the gym

Quick session at the gym where we bump into another Aunty!

 

Sevenoaks church

A walk through town to give the little one a nap

 

Woman with cupcakes

Spoilt for choice over lunch 

 

Baby and Aunty saying hello

He finally wakes to say hello to Aunty Schoosching 

 

Woman and baby with wooden spoon in mouth

Sharing a wooden spoon moment

 

Baby lying on woman sitting on couch

Who’s this person who looks like my mummy?

 

Woman carrying cute baby

Off for an afternoon walk into town

 

Baby standing in supermarket

Having fun in Tescos

 

Baby on checkout conveyor belt

Price check on aisle nine


Husband with beer

Grandparents babysitting whilst we chow down on curry

 

Man with beer

With Ruff Fred

 

Sister with beer

And Schoosching

 

Curry dishes on table

Superb meal at The Spice Club

 

Yesterday’s post: It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like Christmas

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: It’s Starting To Feel A Bit Like Christmas http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-its-starting-to-feel-a-bit-like-christmas/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-its-starting-to-feel-a-bit-like-christmas/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:25:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2374 I read on a Facebook post a great piece of advice – before you speak ask yourself: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary? A good little reminder when you’re sleep deprived with a crying baby at three in the morning. After a slow start to the day, we managed to swing into […]

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I read on a Facebook post a great piece of advice – before you speak ask yourself: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary? A good little reminder when you’re sleep deprived with a crying baby at three in the morning. After a slow start to the day, we managed to swing into gear and slide into that familiar ‘lead up to Christmas’ feeling. Another lovely roast lunch, followed by hot footing back to Sevenoaks for carols. Made it by the skin of our teeth, and Baby Boy O didn’t fail to impress as the prize pony of the night. 

 

Baby with water bottle

Slow start to the day

 

Baby eating apple

Lunch time munchies

 

Toy lamb on bar

Is this wrong given our delicious lamb roast last night?

 

Two glasses of red wine

Don’t mind if I do…it’s past noon

 

Drawing by Isabelle

Thank you Sweet Isabelle

 

Letter from Isabelle

From a secret admirer 

 

Roast beef lunch

A rare roast. Feeling so very thankful

 

Man and daughters

Doctor Dorling and girls doing a brilliant (and coincidental) Despicable Me impersonation

 

Despicable me

Look familiar? Minus the minions 

 

Double decker busses on Oxford street

Google map’s directions

 

Christmas decorations on bond street

Through the busy streets of London

 

London streets

At prime shopping time 

 

Nelson's column

Touring all the historical sights

 

Tower of London

By car…

 

Man driving in car

…as we hot foot it back to Sevenoaks

 

Hall with chairs for Christmas carols

Making it back in the nick of time for Christmas carols

 

Baby touching mayors necklace

Touching Mayoral bling

 

Baby listening to Christmas carols

Joining in with the sing-a-long

 

Baby playing with a wooden spoon

Playing his favorite instrument

 

Baby carried by dad at Christmas carols

Being a little social butterfly 

 

Baby in Christmas outfit

Who’s excited about Christmas?!

 

Yesterday’s post: London Friends

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: London Friends http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-london-a-friends/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-london-a-friends/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:39:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2356 Back to back to back visits from our lovely London friends. Aunty Nic has been a star hostess with the mostest, double dutching at The Grazing Goat, munching on sweet treats in the afternoon and cooking the most delicious lamb roast for dinner. Champagne, pate and red wine. Great company. Who could ask for more? […]

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Back to back to back visits from our lovely London friends. Aunty Nic has been a star hostess with the mostest, double dutching at The Grazing Goat, munching on sweet treats in the afternoon and cooking the most delicious lamb roast for dinner. Champagne, pate and red wine. Great company. Who could ask for more?

 

Baby on woman on sofa

Uncle John Fitz better watch out

 

Baby little girl and woman at cafe

Lunch with beautiful Princess A and Foodie Cindy

 

Coffee bottle and ball on a coffee table

How times have changed – hitting the bottle now has a different meaning

 

Baby and three women

Delicious lunch time catch up

 

People behind a cake country

Sweet treat with Snowboard Rob, Pretty Poppy and Sweet Honey

 

Baby sitting on girls lap with a ball

Loving the attention and cuddles

 

Pate cheese and champagne

Pre dinner decadence

 

Lamb roast

Aunty Nic’s yummy roast

 

Broccolini peas and sweet potato

Yum fest continues

 

Man at dining table

Very serious and intellectual discussion with Gooey

 

Man at dining table

Debating racial profiling with English Hubby

 

Woman at the dining table

And the Middle East crisis with Aunty Nic

 

Yesterday’s post: Have Wooden Spoon Will Travel

Tomorrow’s post:

 

 

 

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Daily Pics: Friendship http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-friendship/ http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/2014/12/daily-pics-friendship/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/?p=2308 Aunty Nic came to visit today and have a good olde catch up. Little did she know she would be subjected to a riveting story time at the library and lunch at Pizza Express. Just like old days meeting up in London and grabbing dinner at the tried and trusted. There was a recent news […]

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Aunty Nic came to visit today and have a good olde catch up. Little did she know she would be subjected to a riveting story time at the library and lunch at Pizza Express. Just like old days meeting up in London and grabbing dinner at the tried and trusted. There was a recent news article that talked about a friendship study which found that if people were friends for over seven years, they would likely be friends for the rest of their lives. We firmly qualify. 

 

Woman crossing street with coffee

Making the trek up from London

 

Woman holding baby eating paper

Devouring story time at the library

 

Baby with woman in cafe

Playing with Aunty Tall Chris’ lips and blonde hair

 

Deer in knole park

Afternoon walk in Knole Park with the deer

 

Yesterday’s post: English Roast

Tomorrow’s post: 

 

 

 

 

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