Kids Week in the West End was extended for an entire month this year. I’m sure it had something to do with the Olympics being in town, but it was wonderful. Our family, in some way/shape/or form, enjoyed four shows
Stealing Away to the Countryside
During the second week of the Olympics, Chris was still working from home so we decided to use that time for a change of scenery. We found a cottage to rent in the countryside where there was WiFi access and
London 2012 Olympics
It is hard to believe that the Olympics have officially come and gone. There was a definite feeling of excitement in the air that you couldn’t help becoming part of. I am so glad that we stayed around London during
Blue Lily Photoshoot
It has been almost 2 months ago, but we did have our family pictures taken again by Blue Lily (past photos here and here). We had a great time meeting up with Wendy, Tyler, and their kids at our local
Morocco – Marrakech On Our Own
We quickly found a pattern for our days in Marrakech – Mornings – exploring the Souk with the kids Heading out to Explore Inside Souk Tangine Pots Sweets Stall Lantern Shop Pottery Shop Raffia Products We did do a little
Morocco – Marrakech on Tour
Our first official day in Marrakech, we decided to take a walking tour with a guide. Our riad was right in the souk and we needed to get a good feel for the area, as it’s really a labyrinth. Leaving
Morocco – Day 5
It was such a long day of driving – we had to get all the way back over the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech . . . on the bus . . . on the windy and steep roads. Can
Morocco – Day 4
Camping out under the sky had us up at the crack of dawn for the sunrise. Desert Sunrise It was nice to see our little set-up in the daylight as when we went to bed it was quite dark and
Morocco – Day 3
I have to preface this day by saying this was our most memorable day of the trip (good/bad)! We were truly in the desert, having to take jeeps, rather than our bus. The first stop was in the ‘countryside’ (it
Morocco, Day 2
When we woke up the next morning, I found the flies had bothered Emma so much that she just made a cocoon out of her blankets so she could sleep. I guess it was a choice between the flies or