Hello my dear peeps!
Here is the long awaited blog post ... don't get too excited though!
As you all know, Kez and I had a trip to London to see the David Hockney exhibition in London last month with Grum. We had a lovely day. We started out by taking the train into London and Kezia very helpfully plotted our way on the tube map for us. We got there with loads of time to spare, so went into the posh cafe area for some lunch because Grum is a Fellow of the Academy - can we all say 'sweetie daaahling'!
Whilst we waited for our timed entry we popped out in the forecourt of the academy for some fresh air ... and Kezia found the pigeons! We had some brioche (oh yes, we ARE posh!) which Kez fed them - although they had to earn their vittles as Kezia inadvertently chased most of them away from the crumbs with her excitement! She did make a random friend that day, in the form of a lady from Bedfordshire. We didn't know the lady at all - but it didn't stop our lass from sitting next to her and having a good ole gossip! I swear to goodness that the child is 2 going on 45!
The Hockney exhibition was very interesting. I'm not sure it was quite my cup of tea and I'm still not sure whether I'm a fan of his work but it was good to see it in the flesh. Although not as good as seeing Anish Kapoor's work! I am coming to the conclusion that I prefer sculptures to paintings ...
(remember chaps - just click the outward pointing arrows at the bottom of the video for full screen mode ...)
A few days after the Hockney trip the Watkinson-Hoopers (minus Chance and The Boy) went for a lovely afternoon at Marston Vale. The sun was shining beautifully that day and Kezia had a wonderful time at the playground. She even made a little friend and had a good giggle going down the slide holding hands with her. Then we had a nice walk 'round the lake before having an ice cream. It was just one of those lovely, simple days out.
Following on from that, it was Chance's birthday. Oh yes, he has hit the big 3-5! chuckle. Kezia and I spent the day making his birthday cake and then she made him a simply gorgeous birthday card. One of her favourite films at the moment is the Kung Fu Panda, and I'm sure you'll all agree that there is a panda on the front of the card! She dictated the inside of the card to me, and then did the glittery hearts by herself. The trip to the RA last month is obviously working! hahahaha!
Here is the long awaited blog post ... don't get too excited though!
As you all know, Kez and I had a trip to London to see the David Hockney exhibition in London last month with Grum. We had a lovely day. We started out by taking the train into London and Kezia very helpfully plotted our way on the tube map for us. We got there with loads of time to spare, so went into the posh cafe area for some lunch because Grum is a Fellow of the Academy - can we all say 'sweetie daaahling'!
Whilst we waited for our timed entry we popped out in the forecourt of the academy for some fresh air ... and Kezia found the pigeons! We had some brioche (oh yes, we ARE posh!) which Kez fed them - although they had to earn their vittles as Kezia inadvertently chased most of them away from the crumbs with her excitement! She did make a random friend that day, in the form of a lady from Bedfordshire. We didn't know the lady at all - but it didn't stop our lass from sitting next to her and having a good ole gossip! I swear to goodness that the child is 2 going on 45!
The Hockney exhibition was very interesting. I'm not sure it was quite my cup of tea and I'm still not sure whether I'm a fan of his work but it was good to see it in the flesh. Although not as good as seeing Anish Kapoor's work! I am coming to the conclusion that I prefer sculptures to paintings ...
(remember chaps - just click the outward pointing arrows at the bottom of the video for full screen mode ...)
A few days after the Hockney trip the Watkinson-Hoopers (minus Chance and The Boy) went for a lovely afternoon at Marston Vale. The sun was shining beautifully that day and Kezia had a wonderful time at the playground. She even made a little friend and had a good giggle going down the slide holding hands with her. Then we had a nice walk 'round the lake before having an ice cream. It was just one of those lovely, simple days out.
Following on from that, it was Chance's birthday. Oh yes, he has hit the big 3-5! chuckle. Kezia and I spent the day making his birthday cake and then she made him a simply gorgeous birthday card. One of her favourite films at the moment is the Kung Fu Panda, and I'm sure you'll all agree that there is a panda on the front of the card! She dictated the inside of the card to me, and then did the glittery hearts by herself. The trip to the RA last month is obviously working! hahahaha!
