Rainy Day

Our plans were diverted today, heading to Calke for its shelter from the rain. We dipped in and out of all of the buildings and the boys still managed to have fun without getting totally drenched. Lunch was homemade flatbreads followed by chocolate cake and an indulgent orange hot chocolate. I even had a lovely sit down in the Riding School, the very place that I will be walking down the aisle in just over two months... (that sounds absolutely weird!) They were showing photographs on the projector, and I couldn't help but envisage and dream about our special day.

Meeting Baby Alistair

The long awaited Baby Alistair James arrived early Sunday morning, a new addition to this lovely little family.
Today we were lucky enough to meet the little alligator (my little nickname thanks to iphone autocorrct!) and even had a little cuddle, of course he fell asleep on me, don't all babies!
It was a privilege to meet the little fella and we can not wait for him to join us on our big adventures :)
Welcome to the world little chap!

Isaac Turns Two

Today we celebrated this little boys second birthday. I can't believe it has gone so fast, since the first day I met him.
The little ones played so happily together, with new toys and in the paddling pool, whilst us adults divided our attention between watching the tennis and watching the children! What a day, the first Brit to win Wimbledon since the iconic Fred Perry 77 years ago. We certainly won't forget this birthday party in a hurry!


Happy Birthday special boy, I hope you had a fantastic day and thank you for inviting us :)

Bosworth Battlefield

Yesterday, we made a visit to Bosworth Battlefield, the site where King Richard III was to be the last of the Plantagenet line of monarchs. It was here that he was slain and the new King, Henry the VII became the new King of England, and started the Tudor Monarchy. 

Of course, this is completely thrilling for Mr Bee, who is completely obsessed with Kings and Queens at the moment, Richard III being his favourite of course, despite his Lancastrian background!

We headed off with a picnic and then let the boys do their thing.

 The view from Ambion Hill where Henry VII and his troops began their descent to the battlefields below.

A wonderful walk took us all around Ambion Hill, down to Shenton Railway Station where we had a look around the glass blowing studio. A big walk back to the car and the boys were so tired! We saw lots of animals and lots of beautiful views and had a thoroughly lovely day out!

{this week}

One crazy week.
Busy with work, busy with friends, busy at home and away.

Sudbury Hall

Aah, a welcome return to outings with our dear friends Anna and Isaac! 

Today our adventures lead us to Sudbury Hall, a National Trust property in Derbyshire. Boasting a beautiful house, Childhood Museum and a fab little woodland play park, we had plenty to be getting on with, even though the weather took a turn for the worse.

Inside the courtyard, there was a large diamond structure, but I will tell you more about that later!