Grandpa Laurie visiting

This weekend we had the pleasure of a visit from Bear's Dad, (and Sean's Grandpa) - Laurie. Sean refers to him as 'The giant' as he is 198cm(!) tall and just loved spening time with his farfar :-) 

We spent the weekend eating out at various restaurants such as Ishtar and Summerhouse  and after a traditional Swedish breakfast that I prepared at home. Bear also took his Dad and Sean for a lovely al freso lunch on the lawn at Stoke Park.

It was lovely for us to have the three generations together and we agreed that we must do it more often.. 

Oh, and here is my favourite pic that was simply too good to shrink for the collage:

Father and son, with the envious genes..
Pretty unbelievable to think that these two handsome men are 48 and 73 years old! Now that, you wouldn't have guessed, right?! 

Surprise!!!!

12 weeks

 baby bump no 2, starting at the top with 12 weeks to 16 weeks at the bottom

Ladies and gentlemen, first off....I am currently 16 weeks pregnant (at the age of 37), and our baby is due early January 2014 :-)

Bear and I are simply over the moon, and  I am feeling so ready to give Sean a sibling now.  It’s just starting to hit me though that all the seats at our kitchen table will be used up soon :-)   The adjustment, now that Sean is so independent and sleeps well etc, will be an adventure no doubt, and I'm not sure if I'm ready for the sleepless nights (I don’t do those very well!), but boy I am feeling so happy and excited! 

The first trimester was very different to last time, and the early pregnancy symptoms (like fatigue and nausea) have been stronger the second time around. 

My waist has expanded very quickly and I started showing as early as 8 weeks and had to switch to elastic waistbands by week 10. I've experienced sharp headaches (I still get them daily) and food aversions. 

Some days though I have a truck driver's appetite and can suddenly feel hungry enough to polish off a whole pizza PLUS the garlic bread AND dessert! But having said that, I am completely overjoyed to be pregnant, and am already getting impatient to meet my little miracle baby and welcome it to this world xxx

Precious moment

This morning there've been endless kisses & cuddles from my boy, and on top of that; strawberries with cream for brekkie, YUM!

 - I love being your mum Sean ♥

Raise a glass to toast the new royal arrival!

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New watch

Today's post is pictorial.  After all, it speaks for itself :-)  

Pepperoni pizza & Pinot Grigio

Mummy - I'm not sure I like spicy pepperoni!

Friday night at Sandy's- weekend pizza and Pinot Grigio Blush in the evening sunshine - bliss..!

Midweek Quality Time

Brunch with the man in a local cafe after a power walk around the park.  Omelette with onions, peppers, ham & cheese which keeps u full for hours on end :) 

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British Summer Time

Friday @ the BST, Hyde Park 

Snaps from Mum's last days

PW!

A power walk really early is just the best way to start the morning! Breakfast somewhere local in the sun, with Bear and Mum nxt :-)

Monday morning

School drop off followed by breakfast at a Marble Arch cafe that serves a full English for as little as £3.80!

Sunshine, deckchairs & ice cream

H.A.P.P.Y

Mum arrived on Tuesday, and she appeared to have brought Summer with her to London :-) What a privilege to be alive and healthy, have the sun's warmth on my skin, and my loved ones around me!! Here are some pics from the last few days:

This fab tune is on repeat in our household, and really explains how I feel at the moment!

Sunday barbecue

What better way to spend the hottest day of the year eating, drinking wine and chatting away with good friends in their beautifully manicured garden, whilst watching the kids play?