New York Baby!

The weather in London is RUBBISH! (and it's supposed to be summer!) So, I did a sneaky escape to up state New York for the sunshine... and the company! Kerrie and Matt and the kids were already out there visiting Mike and Linda (and family) so I bumped onto their holiday... and boy was it nice!! 

The kids ready for a ride on the boat... 

Avery chilling on the dock... 

I spent my whole time lazing by the river, soaking up the sun with the family. It was  so nice!  

Ran into Roman Abramovich's yacht. Only one helicopter on this one though! 

Mike and Linda's beautiful house from the water... 

Loved hanging out with the kids... 

and the pig! ..oh i want one SO bad!

Can't thank Mike and Linda (and Kerrie and Matt) enough for having me out and spoiling me so much! Very lucky! 

Wimbledon and a little music...

 Last Thursday I was lucky enough to be taken along to Wimbledon to see the woman's semi finals! 

 It was such an amazing experience to see Serena Williams play...

 and win!

 I also experienced Strawberries and cream.... very British!

 our transport to and from the grounds....

 Then on Tuesday I went to see Status Quo and The Dire Straits (without the dire!) at Kew gardens for Summerly's birthday. It was very rainy so we planted ourselves under a tree and had a picnic and then made our way up the front for a boogie when Status Quo came on. It was a great night!

On friday i jumped on a plan and trooped out to up state New York to stay with the Gribuski's! Two days in and I'm feeling VERY relaxed! Photos to follow....

This month has been a little crazy...

Here's a quick run down... 

we've had rain...

champagne....

rainbows on the river...

dreams of ice-cream...

a little football...

some crackin' sunshine in Leeds...

many beers...

dress up parties...

finally a little sunshine...

sweet Effie and Elliot moments...

ice-cream...

Anderson...

ball games...

Jubilee... 

boat on the river for the Queen...

new additions... 

some fun at an auction... 

painting... 

and funny faces.

 :)

Andrew and Lisa's Wedding

 Andy and Lisa got married last Friday in Bournemouth... it was truly beautiful. 

Chloe (andrew and lisa's daughter) followed by Lisa and her Dad

George and Bev (who are also getting married this year) and their gorgeous boy Harry

signing the papers :)

only a tiny drizzle of rain as we all exited the castle... otherwise, amazing weather!

Sam and I

making sure the bride gets her fair share of bubbly!

and then partied on into the evening.... :)

ahhhh bliss!

A long weekend in Italy is just what the doctor ordered! Sam and I had a tasting for our wedding anyway so we of course made the most of it and escaped flooding London for the sunny 27 degrees in Puglia. Bliss!

 

Why not fish off the side of a cliff?!

It seems like there is a postcard around every corner. It is very easy to take beautiful photos here

too cool for school?!

I think we were a little eager for the tasting! It was lovely food, beautiful wine (a lot of wine!) and loads of Italians who seemed to be impressed with it as well.

We then hit the sea side... although it was very rocky and not the most relaxing sit down place it was very nice for a wander!

Eating all day is exhausting stuff... sitting down with a beer, a little more food, and watching the sunset is even more exhausting ;) in. heaven. can't describe how amazing it was.

happy as a pig in shit.

The next day we decided to google a beach... a real beach with sand and water we can splash around in. We found a reserve by the sea and OH WOW it was perfect! White sand and clear water, I only wish we had of been a little more prepared!

No sun cream, no towels and no bathers. Just Sam in his underwear which were embarrassingly see through on his exit from the water.  Sam wanted me to title this photo 'Sam's Daniel Craig Moment'.... However, I would like to go with              'Tighty Whitey!'

A Fantastic weekend!

A tad hungover?!

           A bit of a laugh really... Sam feeling very sorry for himself after Andrews stag weekend....
                        and me after a big night out on the town. I sleep it off... Sam mopes ;)