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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Because You Haven't Seen Enough of London :)

You know how much I love London, so when Lucinda mentioned having her daughter Preslee's birthday celebration in London I seconded the decision.  We took the girls a little early from school on a Friday, and off we went to the land of English speakers.  We spent Friday evening in Soho and Leicester Square just taking it all in.  Dinner at Wahaca was delicious (of course) and dessert at Cinnabon was a highlight!




YUM!
 We had a full day planned for Saturday.  First stop was Covent Garden for tea.
St. Pancras Station - Love those blue skies.
Sneak peek of what is to come later in the day.
 This is the same place we had tea for my 40th birthday.  It was so good that we just had to go back.

Brandi and Farrah
Allison and Me
Lucinda and Preslee (the birthday girl)
 The event started with tea being served.  Allison immediately started slurping her's off her spoon.  GASP!!!  Oh my word....we had a crash course on manners right then and there!

Phew...much better!
 Oh the food was so delicious!  I ate way too much....again.

She thought this was just the best thing ever!  I'm sure we'll be having tea again when we return.

 Celebrating with a birthday cupcake!
Happy Birthday, Preslee!!!

Matilda was next on the list.  We did a little shopping beforehand and then saw this fabulous show.  But, Allison still says she likes Wicked better.  

 She loved the red door, and it just happened to have Daddy's favorite number on it.

Ready for a great show
Cool set!
 After Matilda, Allison and I headed over to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.  The rest of the gals were headed to Wicked.  Since Allison saw One Direction twice this spring (and she has seen Wicked twice,) it was decided we would not see a second show. You have to draw the line somewhere!?
We had a blast posing with the statues.
Creepy real....


Caution....HOT wax!
 This was the highlight of the museum for Allison.  The new One Direction section was recently added.  

They look pretty real.
That is one happy girl!

I think she fits right in!
She. cracks. me. up!
Hmmmmm.....
Hangin' out with Spidey.


I was a little disappointed...Rob was the strangest looking one in there.  Bummer!
Awwww!!!!
Dang...we look good together. :)
 And, to top off Allison's One Direction obsession, we had dinner at Nando's...Niall's favorite restaurant.  I'm in the running for Mother of the Year.  Ha!

What a day!  I was exhausted.  But the fun was not over.  Check back for Sunday fun in London.  

Until next time,
Wendy

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Track and Field with Thomas

Earlier in the spring, Thomas participated in the fourth grade pentathlon.  He placed 1st in his class in many of the events (very proud Mom), but his best event was the ball throw.  He threw for 32 meters!  The first week of June, he was invited to participate in the Interscholastic Track and Field competition with other schools in the Brussels area.  He was asked to represent the fourth grade boys from ISB in the ball throw.  He did a really super job.  The farthest he was able to throw that day was 28 meters, and the winner threw 29+ meters.  Oh, was he ever disappointed.  But, I told him he should be very proud of his accomplishment.  In his eyes though....he still lost. :(


Please don't bite your tongue off.  He gets it honestly.  My whole family does this! 
The fourth grade team
 This track event has a very happy ending.  ISB won the meet.  Here they are finding out the GREAT news!  
Can you see Thomas's reaction on the far left side?
 Team ISB!!!

A pic with the trophy he REALLY wanted to take home.

Way to go Thomas.  We are so proud of you!  We suspect there will be more great things to come in track and field.  We can't wait to see what the future holds.

Until next time,
Wendy




Friday, June 21, 2013

Allison - 6th Grade Orchestra

June 4th was Allison's final orchestra concert for 6th grade.  They did a really nice job!

We were so proud of her sitting first chair.  Mrs. Smith arranged "One Way or Another" for the orchestra...the 1D version.  Allison was thrilled!




We couldn't leave without a shot of her with her friends. 

And, the moms had to get a picture too. :)

What a difference one year makes.  The first picture is 2013, and the second picture is 2012.  I find it a little shocking!

Way to go Allison!  We are so proud of your musical talents and genuine love for it.  It really makes my heart gush. :)

Until next time,
Wendy