Golborne

On Saturday morning, Little Lookie and I took a stroll on my favourite walk; through Kensal Road, down the mighty Golborne road, along Portobello to Coffee Plant and back again. It was rather cold and drizzly but, and didn't seem as photogenic as usual, but made me feel extremely grateful and privileged to live where I do, as this walk always does.
There's a wonderful new photographic installation along the long wall at the north end of Portobello, by Natasha Mason and Teresa Crawley, of record sleeves from artists who have a link to North Kensington.

Trellick

The Trellick looked just as magnificent as ever on Saturday morning.

Passport

It's been a big week for little Lookie so far, not only has he been baptised, he's had his first haircut but he's also just received his first passport.
It's very reassuring that he now bears Her Britannic Majesty's request that he should be allowed 'to pass freely without let or hindrance' and that he should be afforded 'such assistance and protection as may be necessary'. Isn't that a great thing to have.

Hamstead Heath

It's been a really busy start to the year, at work, home and I've started training for a half marathon in March so I'm really behind with my posts. Here's a quick one though, from an early January stroll up Parliament Hill on Hamstead Heath.

The King's Speech

Ibolya took Lucas for his first trip to the cinema on Monday morning, to the Lexi to see 'The King's Speech'. He loved it and happily sat and watched most of it, until tiredness over came him towards the end.

Fish Fingers

Nothing quite beats a fish finger and rocket wrap for a Sunday afternoon snack.

Ruby on Sunday Afternoon

12/01/11 Hey Ruby, if you're reading this in years to come, I need to let you know that this morning, for the very first time, you said to me: 'love you daddy'. I think that's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard and made me so happy, I have to record here. I also need to mention that when I got home today, your Mummy told me that you did a poo and a pee in your potty! I hate to embarrass you but that's such an important development in your two years of life and I can't let it pass without mention.
And while I'm at it, you went to bed tonight in your 'big-girl's' bed. You are ever such a clever girl and made me feel so happy and proud today. Love you. Daddy.

Rummikub

We had a really lovely afternoon at Stephen and Christophe's on Saturday; a delicious lunch, a good long sleep for Ruby and Lucas and Ibolya and I were introduced to the delights of Rummikub.

Badminton

After the excesses of Christmas and New Year, on the 2nd, we all went to my sister's local sports centre for a family game of badminton and a photo call for all of the 8 cousins.

Richmond Park

We were missing the Hargreaves after such a wonderful Christmas Day with them so on Monday 27th, we met up with them for a walk in Richmond Park and then went back to theirs for left-overs, an incredible turkey soup and had the very emotional experience of watching 'Up' again.