It felt good to be back, almost like we'd been on an extended holiday and had just returned. We were able to pick up right where we left off w/ all of our dear friends. Time was short, so we didn't get to see everyone, but we absolutely made the most of it!
We spent many hours in
Paddington Park, Hanks old stomping ground
A perfect (enclosed) area for Levi to run and be free
We biked through Hyde Park
On a side note, London installed bikes all around the city just as Paris did a few years ago, which is so brilliant
Visited the Flower Boys new shop
and caught up w/ boys themselves! Simon (one of the flower boys) is recovering from a 2 heart attacks this year...so we just felt lucky to hug him
We people watched
and took time out to relax from all the walking we did
We enjoyed the black cabs, which is such a treat in comparison to US taxis
We even got to celebrate
Ulrik's birthday and one of London's yummiest restaurants
I was able to spend quite a bit of time w/ Maureen and Kristi, which was a definite highlight
We took full advantage of rickshaws
We managed to squeeze in a night of drinks w/ old friends, which was just easy and fun (Helen who helped me survive my early
MySpace days in London made a cameo)
Our dear friend Carmela and her beau Darren made it (who's not featured)
Ulrik and his other half Maureen, joined by Ben 'the best trainer in London' and his lovely wife Rebecca popped by
One of the greatest highlights was visiting w/ Mama
Manjola, who began watching Levi when he was just 8 weeks old (oh how we miss her)
A special treat was meeting her new baby (#4)
It wouldn't be a visit to London, with out seeing the White Family
Freddie kept Levi entertained
for quite some time!
All in all, it was just so amazing to be back in the city where we began our adventures of being married and had little Levi
Penelope and Levi on the carousel
Levi enjoying one of the finer things in life...a chocolate malt
Headed out on family walk
So Cal Holmes garage sale...MK closed her hair salon, so it was a beauty parlor on the front lawn
Hazel and her best friend Paul
iPad air hockey (very 2010)
Local handymen & a baby
LHG hanging w/ the big kids
We spent many hours in Paddington Park, Hanks old stomping ground
A perfect (enclosed) area for Levi to run and be free
We biked through Hyde Park
On a side note, London installed bikes all around the city just as Paris did a few years ago, which is so brilliant
Visited the Flower Boys new shop
and caught up w/ boys themselves! Simon (one of the flower boys) is recovering from a 2 heart attacks this year...so we just felt lucky to hug him
We people watched
and took time out to relax from all the walking we did
We enjoyed the black cabs, which is such a treat in comparison to US taxis
We even got to celebrate Ulrik's birthday and one of London's yummiest restaurants
I was able to spend quite a bit of time w/ Maureen and Kristi, which was a definite highlight
We took full advantage of rickshaws
We managed to squeeze in a night of drinks w/ old friends, which was just easy and fun (Helen who helped me survive my early MySpace days in London made a cameo)
Our dear friend Carmela and her beau Darren made it (who's not featured)
Ulrik and his other half Maureen, joined by Ben 'the best trainer in London' and his lovely wife Rebecca popped by
One of the greatest highlights was visiting w/ Mama Manjola, who began watching Levi when he was just 8 weeks old (oh how we miss her)
A special treat was meeting her new baby (#4)
It wouldn't be a visit to London, with out seeing the White Family
Freddie kept Levi entertained
for quite some time!
All in all, it was just so amazing to be back in the city where we began our adventures of being married and had little Levi
Our mornings consisted of our daily walk around the neighborhood, popping in and out of shops until the boys simply started protesting.
We were delighted to finally meet Emily, the newest addition to the Gulliver fam. She's nearly 5 months old and has beautiful blue eyes like her big brother.
The boys truly were inseparable. If one went to wash his hands, the other was quickly behind
Dined together for every meal
Showered Emily w/ Kisses
Learned to share Harry's sporty car....
... and water
Hit the playground daily at Regents and Paddington Parks
Made each other laugh at the littlest things
Watched the rain
Enjoyed snack time together
Even if they were playing with different toys, they were always in arms length of each other
Harry taught Levi how to eat whole apples (a new favorite activity). As Kristi pointed out, it's like giving a dog a bone...they work on them for nearly an hour
Created tidal waves in the bath together
Hugged and snuggled each other daily. For both John and I, watching Levi play w/ his best friends Harry and Nicolaj was hands down the greatest highlight of the holiday.
We took the scenic route there along Les Gorges de la Nesque, an extremely narrow, white-knuckled drive that was absolutely gorgeous
Overlooking the recently harvested lavender fields in Sault
Levi learning to use our Flip camera
Why do little boys insist on playing w/ their mama's make up?
Our last stop before flying out was at Isle de la Sorgues (one our favorite antiquing towns)
Picnic by the river at Isle de la Sorgues
Levi, nearly 22 months and as cheeky as one can be
We were sad to leave Provence, but felt so lucky to have an entire week w/ our dear friends in one of our most favorite places.
