Wimbledon

We were so excited to go to Wimbledon and see the courts that we see every summer on HBO. By the time we got to the town and stopped for lunch, the final tour of the actual courts had already been completed. Therefore, we were not able to see them, but we were able to go into the museum and walk around a limited area. They are doing a lot of construction and that limited our ability to walk around even more.

These are the signs still posted with the bracket from Wimbledon 2008. It is right at the front of Gate 3 when you enter.

This is on the side of the building when you are entering center court.

This is Court 1.

This is the cup and the plate that is given to the winners of the male and female singles matches.

Carson with the spectators of the match.

Feeding the Birds at St. James's Park

Saturday we went to St. James's Park with Dad! Finally, as Carson would say, we get to feed the birds with Dad. We were going to go on Friday, but he really thought that we had to wait. So, we did. These are the pics with the aggressive seagulls snapping up all the bread and squawking so loudly. Carson thought it was really funny feeding the geese until he got nipped. Then, he just starting setting the bread on the fence and letting them take it.

This is Carson's first official photography shoot. Jon and I didn't even notice we had on the same color until we were ready to walk out the door. So, why not? Let's take a pic. Carson loves doing it and so we did. Several people walked by staring and laughing at Carson. Of course he loved the attention. Anyway, not too shabby for a 5 year old and not tripod!

Brotherly love

Fall fun - What is better than playing in the leaves?

Having a nice rest after running around the park. These chairs are to be rented for 4 hours at a time for about 3 pounds. We didn't realize that until the Chair Police for the park came up to take our money. So, it was a good rest, but a short one at that.

Peek-a-boo. I see you.

This was our exit from the park. Just beautiful!

Weekend with Sue

The boys at the National Army Museum that Dora took them to, so mom could have some retail therapy! Thanks Dora!

Riding the bumper cars at Gambado which is an indoor play area. We went back to it again the following Friday and met Juli there. He has his driver's license from Fiat at Legoland.

Hanging out on the couch! Carson thoroughly into it and Juli, Nik, and Ness all snuggling!

Making homemade pizzas. Sue set up the big kids at the bar and then had Nikolaus set up at his own little table. Off to work they go!

The final products!!!

Juliana the pro!

Carson and Nikolaus taking their turn riding Juliana's horse Buttons.

Carson earning his keep!

Natural History Museum

This is an amazing Blue Whale display that stretches the length of the room. As you can see by the blur of Nikolaus, I was trying to take a pic of them in front of it, but not so much. Oh well, he was really excited about all the animals!

This is a front view from the upper level.

This is in honor of Uncle Moose and Aunt Moose! Happy Birthday tomorrow to Uncle Moose!!

This was in the Dinosaur exhibit. This T-Rex was animated and was incredible. We stood and watched it for probably 15 minutes.

This is the entrance into the museum and on the side you could put together this puzzle. Of course, the boys wanted to and so we did. The big yellow circle on their shirt is a sticker that says that "they put together a dinosaur puzzle today."

Edinburgh Scotland

A view down the Royal Mile before we entered the Edinburgh Castle.

Obviously, this picture speaks for itself. This man told us that you see him in over 75 stores b/c there were coasters of a man's backside with his kilt lifted. He said it was his wife's idea and that he made millions. Who knows if it really is his backside. I tried to look when we walked away and he looked a lot wider. "Butt", I guess you have to take his word.

Here I am in front of Edinburgh Castle.

A beautiful cross that lined the walk to the entrance.

What a view. This is looking out one side of the entrance.

This looks out the other side, but we are in the castle now.

Here I am sitting on a cannon with the same view. It was really beautiful.

A view from the back of a memorial church within the castle.

So this man with his bagpipes was standing outside of this little church that we were trying to get into. When I say little, I mean it could fit maybe 15 people. Well, come to find out there was a wedding and this bagpiper was playing for the entrance and exit of the wedding party. Of course I snapped a pic of the groom in his kilt and the bride. Beautiful setting if you can get past all of the tourists staring and taking pictures. The church is also shown below.

One of the cannons with a view out of the castle. These were lined all around the castle.

Nighttime views of the castle.

This is a view from our hotel window. Below you see the queue for the taxi line and you also can see the club Mood. We went there both nights and had a blast!

We saw Mary Poppins the musical on Saturday night. What a brilliant performance.

Last pic of the Edinburgh Castle!