Wednesday 25 April 2018

Cherry blossom


Last week with the warmer temperatures, we watched each day at our cherry blossom budded and bloomed within the space of three days. It was incredible to see. Now it is heavy laden with beautiful pink flowers. Another photo may follow!

Rowallane Gardens, NT




This was our second time visiting Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield. We had lunch and a lovely walk and play in the gardens. As the kids were climbing a tree I was reminded of why I desired to have more babies after MJ and Lj. It makes my heart sing to see kids climbing, jumping, exploring and learning in the great outdoors. Thank goodness Spring is in the air and we can get outside more often after the long winter!

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Shopping

Shopping with these two!

Ez turns 2!





W5





On a wet Easter Monday we headed to W5 in Belfast, along with half the N.Irish population. Despite being v busy, we all had a lot of fun and I can't believe it is the first time we have visited.

Gardening


In all weathers, these two are sure to be found in the garden! When the sun begins to shine and the wind drops, the rest of us may join them!

Lisbon, Portugal

 After a rocky couple of weeks of tummy bugs, tiredness, then realising MJ's passport was out of date and Cal also needing one, we finally made it to Lisbon.

 20 Rue de Gaveas. Our first experience of Airbnb. Owned and renovated by architects SAMF, the apartment was small but inspirational in its interior design.

Our weather was mixed. Torrential rain and sunshine but it is a city with enough to do whatever the weather.



 One of the buildings left standing after the Lisbon earthquake.

 Lj at the Story Centre, Lisbon. The story of Lisbon really comes to life and is presented perfectly for children and adults.
 Enjoying the sun and drying out at a playpark in Belem.


Monument of the discoveries, Belem


 Palácio da Pena, Sintra

 M, Ez and Cal enjoying the Science Museum.

 M and Mick at the Science Museum.

MJ and Calvin at the Oceanaria.
We especially enjoyed the Oceanaria, Science Museum and Lisbon Story centre.


After a 4 hr delay, we finally made it home, tired but re inspired by the energy of city life.