Hyde Park Lido

Apparently clothing is optional at the Lido. (UK lingo for outdoor swimming) As Ella took a dip in the scummy lake I turned to take her picture and happened to get way more of a view than I expected. Andrew is truly sorry he missed this.

Punch and Judy

We happened to catch a Punch and Judy show at the local shopping center this morning. As I casually listened to the performance I realized that Punch woke up hung over in the bathroom and Judy wanted to go out so she called him up to watch the baby. Punch, who was not happy about babysitting sat on, peed on, spit at and shook the baby and then used a stick to beat the *hit out of Judy when she got home. Of course the children found this utterly hysterical and I have to admit it was really funny.

Chessington Park

Chessington is an amusement park just outside of London that has lots of small child friendly rides. Alex went on his first roller coaster and log flume ride and loved every minute of it.

Hampstead Heath

Park, Gelato, Play

Repeat

Life is good!

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle was everything a prince and princess could want, including a few new weapons. Alex found the sword and hat in the gift shop and had to have it and all the kids enjoyed trying the bow and arrow. The Castle and it's large gardens were so beautiful and allowed all the kids to run around and enjoy themselves.

Part II Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

God Save The Queen or at least let us bless her for this fabulous fountain. Young and old people were having a great time walking around the fountain experiencing the different textures on their feet. It was the perfect way to end our day after visiting Buckingham palace and watching the changing of the guards. Ella had a wet tube ride home but actually seemed to enjoy it.

Princess Diana Memorial Playground

My "Cheeky Monkeys" the loving phrase the British mums use for their disobedient children had a Disney like experience at the Princess Diana Memorial Playground with the giant pirate ship, sand and water wading pool and tee pee park.