October: Orion Turns 16!!!

How is that I have been doing this for long enough to have an adult in the house? Things were definitely different but after gifts and a long drive to London with hit the V&A for the Korean exhibition since this young man loves his K-pop. 

We even got to make our own K-pop music video!

There's no place like China town for food. 

Introducing the rest of them to Thea and I's favourite desert, taiyaki on the steps of St Martin's in Trafalgar. 

Then we met up with Grandma Julie for a wander over the bridge to the embankment for the view, the lights and a play on the carousel. 

A perfect London day. 

2021 Cornwall

                I took the four to Cornwall in June for a desperately needed break and it was perfect. 

 

It was our dream house... piano, huge garden, fireplace, everything we wanted (apart from my bath!).

You can't be a knight in a place steeped in the mythology of Arthur without a good sword.

They loved the garden so much.

The most amazing day spend in the magical St Nectans Glen, both the woodland and the waterfall were spectacular. 

Making fairy wishes and paying for our passage.

The smalls and I exploring the tiny seaside towns on our early starts while the big two chilled at home on the piano. 

Declaring we must return when the apples in the garden are ready.

The silliness that ensued thanks to this table tennis table.

A slow afternoon with their books and art materials. 

And the day we found a beautiful still lake which had warm shallow water. It made us all wish for kayaks and more time. 

I bring kiwi crates everywhere!

The last day photoshoot with Thea and Ayla.