2011 in a nutshell

Well there's been rather a long gap since my last post! Oh dear.
Here are some highlights from the many celebrations of 2011:

April - celebrating the Royal Wedding with Ali

July - guests at Jenny & Kevin's wedding

July - Jenny & Kevin on their happy day

August - celebrating Jen's 30th birthday

family photos

Eric and Jen

Ryan

Super fitness is my dream!

After my mexican food fiesta, I was in dire need of some exercise.

So, with my intrepid companion, I set off on a journey of exploration.

At last, we reached a worthy destination . . . the park!

Apparently, climbing through holes for fun and fitness is something I've been doing for years now - and with pink hair too!

Paris

I had such a happy time in Paris . . .


shopping . . .

eating . . .

and having fun.

But all too soon, it was time to leave.

Au revoir Paris, je t'aime!

Eiffel Tower

I popped over to France today and went up the Eiffel Tower. It was great! The views of Paris were well worth it, and the crowds were mostly bearable.

Vive La France!

The Tower of London

Can you spot the difference between these two mighty fortresses?

Look really closely . . .




That's right - the first picture is in colour and the other is in black and white!

Family photos

I got a new camera for Christmas . . .

Old shoes

I took this photo way back in August 2004, when my shoes were old but the patio was new.

Today the patio looks a little older and has moss growing between the paving stones. The shoes are mostly unchanged.

I love this picture. I can still feel the August sun shining on our lovely new patio, and remember how happy we were to have a useable outdoor space at last.

Huzzah for happy memories and old photographs!

Afternoon tea

When it's your birthday, what could be nicer than a spot of afternoon tea?

We went to the Dorchester Hotel, which was lovely.


The sandwiches were really tasty - and mine were full of vegetarian yummy things. My plate is, of course, the one with the most sandwiches heaped upon it.

The cakes were a bit fancy for my simple tastes, but I ate two or three for the sake of politeness.

Afternoon tea is great!

Kew Gardens

I went for a super day out at Kew Gardens today. The weather was warm and sunny.

There was so much natural loveliness to see. Plus, I could get in for free with my bubble land pass - huzzah!

I must try to visit here Moore often!

5 years