Our Weekend Entertainment

There are so many reasons to love living here. I mean really - aside from the fact that we're in England. Yes, it's England and it's awesome. But really, after 9 years of Florida I would have been happy to move anywhere. Except North Dakota. That would not have made me happy. But there's so much to see here - and I'm not just talking about all the touristy sites. Those are great too and we did have a fantastic time in London. Although, should you visit - avoid the subway! (I'll tell you that story another day though.) So what could I be talking about besides tourist stuff? Well. Really, I don't even have words to describe it.

Saturday we spent the day in Cambridge. It's an amazing city, as long as I don't have to drive there. There are a lot of bicyclists in Cambridge and here, in the fabulous UK, they ride in the street. Where you're trying to drive. It's a little nerve-wracking - remember to stay on the left side of the road, don't hit the nice gentleman on the bicycle,....oh crap, here's another roundabout. (And that's why I leave the driving to Brian.) But back to our Saturday. We were out shopping and I found 2 of the greatest shopping buys ever. Except that I didn't buy them. I did take pictures so I could share them with you though. How else would you believe me otherwise?

Who could resist a dish sponge like this?? Really??

History books...that include all the nasty bits. 

We wouldn't want to leave that out. (And bonus points for the crazy picture!) 

Needless to say our shopping was...interesting. 50% window shopping for things we need but (I) don't want to spend money on right now. 50% laughing at all the crazy stuff we saw (and trying to not make it overly noticeable that we are Americans laughing at weird British stuff).

As a little treat for the kids (and a break for us), we stopped in a coffee shop for snacks. I had high hopes for this place but, sadly, it was not a replacement for Starbucks. (Sad) The kids enjoyed themselves though, and that's what really matters, right? Well that and the fact that we were entertained by a 40-something year old man wearing footsie pajamas that looked like Santa. I did not, however, get a picture of him. (Double sad) I tried to be stealthy about that but one cannot stealthily take a picture of a grown man wearing footsie pajamas in a coffee shop at 3 in the afternoon with Makenzie anywhere nearby. She'll rat you out every time. I do have some cute pictures of the kids though. Will that suffice?

Cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows. What could be better?

We ended our Saturday fun in Cambridge with a birthday celebration for Brian and one of his friends at this amazing Hispanic restaurant. A good time was had by all. Except maybe Makenzie who spent most of the dinner sitting under one of the tables playing on Brian's phone. I wish I could explain that to you but, as with all things Makenzie, I have no explanation. All I can say is - it's totally a Makenzie thing to do. You know, like hiding in my cabinets (or in her closet) whenever she feels the urge.