Slacker. Procrastinator. Lazy. Call me what you wish, blogging has clearly not been my priority lately! However, I have a few minutes now and would love to inform you of the latest happenings!
Our trip to Cornwall was BEAUTIFUL. I cannot believe I have been in England nearly two years and this was my first (and probably last) trip out there. It was AMAZING! The little towns in the county of Cornwall are what you picture the English countryside/seaside to look like: quaint, picturesque, and historic. We went to so many different places and travelled all around the coast, stopping at places like Mount St. Michael, Land's End, and St. Ives. Mount St. Michael was one of our favourite places and somewhere Barret wanted to go for a really long time. Its a beautiful castle high up on an island where when the tide is in is only accessible by boat. However, when the tide starts to sink away you can walk across a stone road that appears as the water receeds. It was SO cool! We did a lot of hikes and spent plenty of time outdoors. I have to give Barret's Great Aunt Bessie credit - she did almost as much hiking and climbing as the rest of us! She sure didn't slow us down and I hope I'm just as spritely and spirited at her age! The whole trip was made better because of the gorgeous weather we had - the Easter break was unreal for weather - constant sunshine and mid 20's in temperature. Easter weekend England had the best weather in all of Europe and even beat Miami! When we finished in Cornwall we spent a few more days in London and visited the London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. I've wanted to go there for ages but Barret said there was no way he was going in... well I guess I got my way! I also think Brittany and Bessie enjoyed the wax museum as well - who could not? It was so interesting - and a bit creepy. Barret still says he just wants to light a match to the whole place! Anyway, I think Bess and Brit's trip was a success and we were so happy to have them visit! Hopefully they'll be as keen to come visit us in Qatar...!
At the tail end of the Easter break was the Royal Wedding, of course you know that! Over 1 million people crowded the streets and parks of central London to get a glimpse of the newlyweds - including us! The night before we thought we'd grab our sleeping bags and camp outside Buckingham Palace so that we'd be up close the next day! What an experience... we were there for 14 hours but were able to get some great pictures, see the whole royal family in the flesh, and be able to say "I was there!" I got interviewed by CTV but it never got aired (booooooo!) It was a fantastic experience and I'm so glad we did it - the whole city and country was celebrating! It was amazing to see everyone in party mode and having such a good time together. And we were there :)
As the title of this blog indicates, three months until our wedding! Ive so far managed to botch the invitations by putting the wrong DAY but the right date... FRIDAY August 5th...not Saturday. I had to go through them all, OPEN the sealed envelopes and WRITE the right day in! How pathetic, sigh. I'm trying not to get worked up about anything with the wedding because it's pointless. My current concern are bridesmaid dresses. With my bridesmaids all over Canada and me on another continent, I've not quite worked it out! There are a few things brewing but with me not being able to physically touch or see a dress, how am I supposed to know?! So, if they end up being rather unexciting... (I'll look even better?!) Just kidding - I want everyone to look beautiful and I know they will!
It's been back to school for a week now, however only 3 more weeks until half term! The rest of this year is going to FLY BY! There is so much happening at work that the days just zip by! I am really excited for the next break because we are going on a sailing trip to Croatia. I know, I know... I'll probably barf - but it will be worth it! I will take plenty of pills and BE FINE! (If I keep telling myself maybe it will happen...) The weather should be beautiful and Croatia the same!
Well I better get back to doing some actual work - I hope the winter has finally started to give up back home! Miss and love you all,
Amy
3 months! Sweet. Guess I better get some outfits ready! We're looking forward to it. Croatia sounds fun! I'm sure the motion sickness will be handled well!
ReplyDeleteWe are finally getting some nicer days, but not as nice as you guys - ah sun, come stay here!
Well if times is flying then in no time you'll get to meet your neice! The other 2 are excited to see you guys again!
Team Stewart