Kew Gardens

Kath had mentioned that her photos from her last visit to Kew Gardens had mysteriously vanished so we all decided to recreate the last visit. 

We decided to do this visit on Saturday as this was predicted to be sunny whilst Sunday was meant to be gloomy.  This was not the case on the day.

Despite this we had an enjoyable time wondering around the gardens.

On our way to the gardens we stopped off to have morning tea at a coffee shop.  It was decked out as a garden.

 

We wondered through the glass houses which had plants from the tropics (e.g. orchids) to deserts (e.g. cacti).

Mum had packed a lunch so we could have a mini picnic.  Whilst they ate I got a bit peckish so Grandma kindly help me have my milk.

There was a new feature called the 'Tree Top Walk'.  It is a circular walkway about 5m above ground which winds through some of the trees canopies.

This wasn't bad but it originally had a lift for disabled/prams.  Unfortunately, it kept getting stuck so its out of commission.

The view from the top was good, especially was we saw Jim, Kath and Zachary.

Airport Adventures

Mum and I went to collect Grandma and Grandpa S from the airport.

We had to get a bus, then train and finally the tube as there was a strike by the union which the drivers were part of.  Not only that, it took twice as long as only a skeleton service was running and many parts of the underground were closed.

We made it with plenty of time to spare so I decided to have a spot of afternoon milk whilst mum had a coffee.

Grandma and Grandpa gave us lots of kisses before we took a prebooked taxi home.

 Fun Time

I decided to spend some quality time with dad so I let him play on the floor.

 Now and then I had to get dad to quieten down.

So I could tell him a secret or two.

Border Control

Now that I'm getting bigger I need to get all the legal paperwork done.  For some of these we need pictures.

The rules are pretty strict.

1. Mouths must be closed i.e. no open/smiling mouths.

2. Eyes must be open.

3. No shaddows.

4. Must be looking directly ahead i.e. at the camera.

5. Must be a certain size with a white background, etc.

It took quite a few attempts to get the right one.

Here it is!

Aren't I just the cutest!!!

;)

Chilling

Just us boys, no girls allowed, watching the TV.

How's it goin' mate?!

A Walk In Hyde Park

Mum and dad met up with another couple (Annette and Barley) who are expecting their first child at the end of November.

We all had a lovely time walking around Hyde Park and then a spot of lunch.

Annette kindly gave me my lunch.  (I'm hiding her bump!)

Dad gave me my afteroon tea.  (He doesn't have a bump!  hee hee  )

Whilst we were sitting at a cafe in the park a retired (complete with white hair) woman approached us.  She decided to explain to mum that she thought mum was going to bang my little head on the table.  The lady stated that mum should be careful as the baby's (that's me) head was awlfully close to the table.  Mum just smiled and said thank you and ignored her.  However, this was not enough and the lady insisted my head was in iminate dange of being banged against the table. 

I must say, at this point, that my little headdy was a good 6 inches from the table and I was happily having my morning milk with no intention of wiggling.

Eventually, the lady left and mum explained to Annette that she should be prepared for many of these types of 'helpful' tips from complete strangers.

Cheyne Walk Park

Mum would go for walks (often with dad) whilst she was pregnant and she continued to do so after my arrival. 

We would often go along the river bank towards Chelsea stopping off at the parks to take in the views whilst feeding me.