Incidents and Accidents - a Swedish gal's adventures in London
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| Did you know orange is the new black? ;-) Today I dug out my very colourful Hermes silk scarf that is actually is one of the first things Bear ever bought me! Seven years ago that was, and still to this day it's a timeless piece in my wardrobe. Even more so now, when Spring/Summer 2014 biggest fashion trends are pretty pastels as well as very bright colours like canary and orange! |
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| Only one week left and we'll see you in London again, yay! - See you next Tuesday :-) |
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| The other day, Bear watched "Vegucated" and "Food, Inc" on Netflix, and as a result has a newfound passion for all things organic, free-range and non GM. Therefore today we found ourselves browsing and buying some of the fresh food products at the Marylebone Farmer's market. |
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| Scarlett Grace still looking a bit poorly this morning with puffy eyes
Was dealing with a rather unwell baba yesterday (not an easy task as an injured player like me with severe back pain!), but it seems she's on the road to recovery as she managed to keep the morning milk, and not throw up!
Breakfast date in local deli with Erik next :-)
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| A collage from Bank Holiday Monday's football game that we watched from a VIP hospitality suite on QPR's ground, Loftus Road (they are our local team!). David is a season ticket holder and decided to "go large" on the day his daughter Margo was the team's mascot, and invited friends and family. Non other than restauranteur Cipriani provided the catering, so we were well looked after food and drink wise. Kids too, had a great time of course! |
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| A dribble bib for Precious or her clothes gets saliva-soaked! |
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| London underground at it's best (newly done up Metropolitan line)! 8 stops and only 15 minutes from Baker Street to the City, where uncle Erik lives |
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| At the country club |
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| Thank you for my new top, Grandma! |
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| On Thursday it was 21 degrees in the capital and we kicked off the long weekend ahead with a barbecue on Erik and John's balcony |
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| John is now a proud Chartered Engineer, and here's the diploma to prove it! |
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| Lunch in Leon last week |
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| Scooting in the square |
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| We've been to the library to borrow some books for Sean to keep up his reading even during half term |
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| Anna with Scarlett Grace in the park |
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| This was our fourth visit to Courchevel in the last 5 years - Daddy and son chatting on a restaurant terrace |
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| Opening belated birthday pressies from my Mum |
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| Apart from Courchevel, we've also been to Vail ski resort in Colorado, USA as a family (Sean was only 4 months old!) |
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| Note: Scarlett Grace not dressed in pink for once lol! |
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| Barely 100 metres walk away from our loft apartment is an easy green piste with a button-lift - very suitable for Sean |
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| Daddy giving a helping hand - prior to Sean's private lessons from a ski instructor |
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| Bear likes to wind down after skiing all day with a glass of red, and catching up on emails |
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| Carrying skis and equipment is not my favourite activity though - even if they are little ones! |
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| Our apartment has an open-plan lounge and kitchen area with it's cosy log fireplace |
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| Mum and Scarlett Grace takes 'The Bubble-lift" by foot, to meet Bear and me at a favourite mountain restaurant |
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| The Bel Air restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a leisurely lunch and drink in the sunshine |
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| Family hug! I had to buy a new ski suit as I'm only three months post partum, and a stone (6kg) heavier than last year - Hopefully my old gear should fit me on our next trip! |
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| We were away for seven nights (compared to ten last time) - We agreed that 10 is better! |
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| Kids snuggled up in front of TV watching children's programs in French - it feels like a real home from home! |
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| Here we are enjoying a traditional mountain dish - Raclette, at a local restaurant in the village of 1650. |
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| The hotel provides a kids club, although we obviously didn't need that with my Mum around, who is our very own Mary Poppins ;-) |
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| In the downstairs lobby/lounge area they provide slippers so you can take off your ski boots and come inside for a drink or two in the cosy rustic atmosphere (without going to your apartment first to get changed) |
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| La Croisette in 1850 where we took a well deserved break after skiing for hours - although Bear was shocked to find that one beer cost 12 Euros! |
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| My little poppet slept in a cot inside my Mum's bedroom, and to our surprise she has carried on sleeping through the night despite the high altitudes! Simply amazing! |
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| We always rent skis as it's way too much hassle travelling with them, and the hotel has a terrific ski room where your skis and boots are ready for you every morning (and they help you put them on and take them off for you!), and put away for you in the evening - they even heat them overnight so your feet are nice and warm for skiing! |
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| Surrounded by spectacular views! |
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| The "Fire & Ice" bar/restaurant on the hotel's terrace is a real sun trap and excellent for 'apres ski' drinks |
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| We had glorious sunshine on every day - apart from one! |
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| I went down a tricky Red run a couple of times on my last day of skiing - very proud indeed! |
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| Sibling love - A sense of relaxation will envelop you even before stepping inside the luxurious bedrooms |
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| It goes without saying, but Bear and I are forever grateful for my Mum who's making it possible for us to go skiing without having to think about child-care |
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| Going to the gym was one of the things Mum and Sean did during the hours that Bear and I were away on the slopes. |
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| I persuaded Bear to ski in pink lol - what a stud! |
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| Looking very relaxed.. - it's so convenient to be located right at the foot of the ski slopes |
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| This place is a true little gem, we just love it and we're already making plans to return next year! |
