Guess Who Turned One?!?!?

It doesn't see possible, but a year has gone by!  Much to Lily's chagrin, we had  a mellow little Birthday.  She was hoping for a giant bash.  Luke and I did go to her school to have lunch with her.  (It appeared she had already informed everyone of his big day.)    I made gooey brownies after dinner.  Luke started out Nervously, but soon his cheeks were stuffed, his eyes huge.

I'm busily preparing for our big trip.  Dave and I are going to Germany to see my brother and then to London.  This will be my first time in Europe.   I am engrossed in tourist literature.    I cannot wait!!!!!
Any ideas on what we should or shouldn't do while there???

Comments

[Alice]

So cute. That's fun that you're going to Germany. I wish we weren't so far from Frankfurt. My mom's coming over in June and I think we'll hop on over to Berlin for a few days. Go to Liberty in London. They have fabulous fabric and BUTTONS! It's more of a museum since everything is so expensive but it's worth the walking through. Check out every floor!

[Alice]

Also in London check out
http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/

You'll love her, I'm sure you've already heard of the store.

[Laurie]

Happy Birthday cutie pie!!!!
Can't believe your baby is ONE!
Have fun in Europe~

[Est Rasmussen]

Hi

While in London, defintely go on The London Eye, especially if it is a clear day. A lovely area for shopping is Marylebone High Street. One of the Cath Kidston stores is there, as well as a beautiful ribbon shop called VV Rouleaux. Also just loads of lovely shops and cafes. Just ask if you need anymore information.

[Kelly]

Hi Laura!

Oh, how fabulous... I can't believe it's been 12 years since I studied in England and went backpacking across Europe... While in London, you must visit the Tate Gallery and see artist Vanessa Bell's work. One of the Bloomsbury group from the 1920s, she is Virginia Woolf's sister and was such a talented painter. Her work is very abstract and senstive... think Matisse as a woman and mother! Email me if you want details or pictures of her work.

Have FUN for all of us who can't go!!!!!

[Faith]

Happy Birthday Little Luke! What a big boy, how time flies. Have a great time in Europe!!!

[Mali]

Yeay! I'd second all of that and add that Tate Modern - and a stroll along the South Bank - is a must-see for me. If you're there on Friday or Saturday there's foodie Borough Market too. You can catch boat from Tate Modern to Tate Britain, its a nice ride... and you can wander down the embankment from Tate Britain to the Houses of Parliament if that floats your boat.

Liberty is ace and there are some nice little shops in the streets behind Carnaby Street, which itself is just behind Liberty. Leon is a little independent chain of healthy and delicious 'real' fast food restaurants and has a branch right next door too.

If you find yourself in Islington or Notting Hill its worth hunting out Ottolenghi for the most fabulous cakes and salads. And if you're into markets, and in town on a Sunday, then you could head East to Columbia Road flower market, Brick Lane for arts and crafts and fashion, Spitalfields food and crafts... The City Farm on Hackney Road, right by Columbia Road, does great breakfasts and home made gelato. Ooh, and there's a fab gelato place off Neal Street in Covent Garden... Its worth checking out Wee Birdy's blog (http://www.weebirdy.com/) as she covers loads of cool London shops and is in the midst of a Best of British week.

And Germany too - so jealous of that.
Have a great trip!

[dris]

Ditto on Tate Modern -- I was there three weeks ago -- there is an amazing piece of sculpture made my pieces of silver (forks, teapots, trophies, flutes . . .) run over by a steamroller and hung from the ceiling. Amazing.

Also, best Indian food of my life at "Red Fort". The prices are crazy in London/all of Europe right now, so pick and choose. As an example, a meal for two at Red Fort converted to u.s. dollars of $180. But, as I said -- amazing, so worth it.

How about that crazy place at the top of Harvey Niks -- the sushi spot. And the food court up there is pretty swinging.

Have fun!