Walk in the park

Last week, I went to the park for a walk to enjoy the sun and to test of the camera on my new phone.

Lily pond.

Palm trees (why not?)

I wondered around the woodland area and found some quiet trails no one else seemed interested in.

This weekend I enjoyed the sun in Kingston and walking along the river with Clare but I forgot to take any photos. (Too busy chatting!)

Parties

During my week at home, I popped into Olivia's 2nd birthday party. She actually likes me now so I didn't get much time to sit down. She seemed to have a good time and all (adults and children) alike seemed knackered by then end. I also got to catch up with some others friends I haven't seen in ages which was great.

Birthday cake.

Happy little birthday girl.

We also went out for a meal for mom's retirement.

Week at home

Over the August bank holiday week, I went home. Mom retired on the Friday before the bank holiday so we celebrated. 

During the week, the weather was nice so one of the days we went for a walk over highgate common, through the woods.

We got a little lost at one point but finally found the car park. On the way home Dad and I convinced mom to stop at the Vineyards for lunch and a glass of wine. I forgot to take any photos but we enjoyed some very tasty sharing plates in the sun with a bottle of white. 

Mid week we went to a spa for the day and then a few days later a picnic by the river.

We need up having to take shelter a few times when the rain started but it was still nice.

Mom and I also went shopping and I treated her to lunch as payment for waiting with me while I got a new phone. It was a lot more complicated than I expected and took a lot longer. (Part of the reason it took so long to get the photos downloaded.)