Westminster Abbey
Marble Arch
So I got coach and Steve got first class on the 8 hour flight from DFW to London, England. He got a nice roomy seat that can fully recline and got dinner and breakfast and snacks and endless drinks, a BOSE headphone set for in flight use and nice size screen to watch the movie of your choice. Also a nice soft blanket and pillow and an amenities case, which included, eye cover, Burt Bees Lip Balm, socks, toothbrush, tooth paste, and body lotion.
I got to have my knees crushed the entire time because the person in front of me wanted to fully recline the entire time. I got the person behind me cursing and drinking the entire way. He could not get his touch screen tv to work so he poked it vigorously which resulted in my chair bouncing back and forth, several times. I turned around cause before I figured it out I thought he was trying to get my attention for something , so I said, yes? He replied with, "oh your gonna be one of those passengers." yay! He also complained the entire way that he was not upgraded to first (he did not believe them when they said every seat was taken). He was mad because he thought since he traveled all the time he should be up there. Well sir when the seats are full what do you expect them to do.
But I am not complaining, I GOT TO GO TO LONDON.
Anyways we left on the 5:40pm flight on tues night and got there at 8am on wed morning London time (they are 5 hours ahead of us). We could not check into the hotel till 2pm so we dropped off our luggage and went on the 3 hour BIG RED BUS TOUR.(blue line) It was a double decker bus so of course we went to the top to ride so Steve could take these great pictures. I have never been so cold in all my life. But it was amazing to get to see everything in such a short time. We saw Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Paliment, The London Eye, River Thames, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge, Tower of London, Tower Bridge and much more.
I will share our day 2 tomm. and more pictures.
Riding on the Big Red Bus
Pret A Manger
Above you are witnessing the most amazing little Deli in London. It is called Pret A Manger Their food is AMAZING! I just checked online and they have a hand full of stores in the USA, but more are coming!
London Part 1- Buckingham Palace
Me at Buckingham Palace. Steve was at his conference this day. I am really tired and will post more later.
Questions
This morning at breakfast Emma and Spencer were competing to see who could finish their breakfast first. They were arguing about this when I decided instead off telling them to stop, I would redirect their thoughts. So being inspired by our dinner groups friday night, I began asking them questions. First I asked what is your favorite color, even though I knew the answer. Emma said pink & purple & Spencer said green. Then I asked them, "if you could be anyone in the world who would you want to be?" Emma said "Miss Moore." It was no surprise to me that she wanted to be like her beloved Kindergarten teacher. Spencer said he wanted to be a "surfer man". Go figure.
Then I asked them, "if you could go any where in the world where would you go?" Emma said the beach to swim in the ocean, then she changed her mind and said she wants to go to New York City and see the Dr. Oz show. She is really upset that you have to be 18 yrs old to be a part of the audience. Spencer said, "away from Earth in Space."
Then I asked them,"if you were about to die, what would be your last meal?" Spencer thought about it and said "vegetables!" Ha Ha I cracked up cause he hates vegetables. Maybe he thought I said, " what food would be your last if you ate it. LOL
The Snow days of 2011
Spencer and Emma of the first day of Snow. Yes Spencer is wearing Emma's purple coat cause it is made for cold weather and his blue coat is wimpy. Oh well.
Making heart shaped potholders for my visiting teaching gals. (Pretty sure none of them read this blog, uh hope so that is.
Making valentine cards for the grandparents, not done yet.
The sewing table!
Love these zippers I got off of etsy. I have already used a ton and still have many more yummy colors to play with. YAY!
So we have been struggling to keep busy. Here are a few things we have done. Sewing, playing, cooking, etc. etc. My sweet husband felt bad that we have been stuck in the house since monday, so he brought us each one of our favorite things home from the grocery store yesterday! So thoughtful.
Sewing
A few weeks ago my neighbor asked me to teach her and her daughter how to sew. So we made these cute little coin purses one saturday. They got to pick out the fabric. They had a blast and are now hooked.
I made this little stuffed animal one night at craft night for my neighbors son who turns 2 in feb. My friend Katy embroidered his name on the left leg. So cute!
I made this little key fob and matching coin purse for Emma's teacher for valentines day. I filled the little coin purse with chapstick & gum. I can't wait to give it to her,
This is Emma being crafty and creative!
Photos from my phone
Emma at school before the awards ceremony last week.
Kids at the PTA meeting
We curled Emma's hair on friday, this picture is on the way to school
Tonsils
Before surgery Emma was ready to go. She had her new pillow pet with her all along the way,
After surgery she was groggy. The first thing she said was, "did they take my tonsils out?" She had no idea. 
Sleeping off the anesthesia. We took her home and she lost 3 lbs that week. It was sad to see her not want to eat or drink anything. We had to force her. She slept a lot the first 3 or 4 days. She slowly got better but did not really eat 3 meals until 8 days after surgery. We are so glad things went well and we have our healthy little girl back. She does not snore anymore and is sleeping in her own bed and last night was the first night she slept all without waking us up. YAHOO!
Sewing 2011
Pleated pouch
PJ pants for Spencer, I made some for him a year ago & he has outgrown those. So it was time for some more.
Small pleated purse different angle
My sweet kids wanted me to take this picture of them.
I made these little stuffed elephants for the kids. They love them and carry them around everywhere.
Christmas Day 2010
Christmas Eve at Grandma Tolmans. A long time tradition!
Jaylin & Emma
Marshal, David & John
Emma & Jaylin
Kelly & Nevaeh
We had a great time as always with our extended family. I love them all so much!
Christmas Morning.
Christmas Eve before bedtime. Santa's cookies & milk in the middle.
Christmas morning. Cookies and Milk are gone!
Pillow Pets from Grandma & Grandpa Fowler were a big hit! Spencer changed his mind at the last second and wanted the Bumble Bee instead. LoL
Emma opening gifts
Christmas morning!
