Man and Wife

Hello there! Such a relief that this day is nearly over and William and Catherine were finally married. I'd never thought I'd be able to witness this special day let alone celebrate being British. After all this is also a national event which brings the people together. As the days unfold we all waited in anticipation and wishing the weather would co-operate. Indeed it did and as what those who were around Westminster recalled, the sun shone as she walked down that isle.

Seeing not just the pageantry but two young people who are undoubtedly in love and supportive of each other I couldn't hold back the tears. I was just so happy for them. I'm glad they found each other and wish they'd continue to love and support one another as long as they both shall live and reign.

There are many things that's quite poignant on today's event. William holding his wife's hand when they weren't waving to the crowds, the double kiss and leaving the palace by driving his wife back to Clarence House was truly unexpected which symbolized that this is a modern couple who would bring fresh air to the British monarchy.

Not only did they become man and wife, Prince William and Catherine were also named Duke and Duchess of Cambridge which made us who live in Cambridgeshire very proud.

I hope you had a lovely day too.

  

By the way, we had Coronation Chicken for dinner which you might want to know :-)

A Day To Go

Yup, one more day towards the royal wedding. I hope you are all well these days. Love is certainly in the air and here in the UK many are excited to celebrate Prince William and Catherine's wedding. Media coverages are in full swing and to be honest I have been feeling nervous about the whole thing..I'm not being sick of hearing the couple's name everyday nor get fed up with programs 'When Royals Wed' broadcast each morning plus 'Kate and Will Story' every night  but to some degree it got a bit too much. You know when you feel so excited and anxious you want to get it done and over to ease up the tension. If I feel this way even as a spectator how much more to the couple when billions will be watching. I just hope the weather would be kind to them tomorrow.

I said in the past that I will go to London on Prince William's wedding but having a five month old baby, I don't think I will chance it as much as my heart wants to. I haven't decided on what to prepare tomorrow but one thing for sure we will raise our glasses to such a beautiful couple  and wishing their union last a lifetime.

Why do I have a feeling that people think I'm a royalist? I can't remember how many memorabilia I received from my family but perhaps I am..

My next door neighbour showing their support.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Easter

Whilst in France I couldn't resist getting hold of the cakes.They look so pretty and the one above is an Easter cake obviously. Oscar (Alex's nephew) did me a favor and posed for this one. Have a lovely weekend. It feels like summer here in England.Seems like we are having a mini heatwave..

The Bells of Spring

Yup! I'm still around. Perhaps reflecting at most times and wondering how different Lent is in the UK. Where I come from, this season is such a huge thing and a big part of families and individuals. I remember walking under scorching heat during the procession of the cross and looking forward to a hot pot of fruits cooked in coconut milk. It may sound weird but until now I still miss my mum's version of the dish. Everytime I speak to her over the phone I asked if she's cooking it this time and what she'll add to it. Just feeling nostalgic these days.

So what did I give up for Lent? I wish I had done something noble but all I could afford these days is cut my food intake; in other words seriously go on a diet. I had committed some serious offence by eating French cakes and cheeses let alone subjected to good French wines..sigh..I know.. so this is my penance.

With the impending Royal wedding which is keeping the whole country excited and getting ready for the biggest day of the decade perhaps, I hope that we all stop and reflect on how things have been in the past and present. May we be thankful for all the graces we received and remember the sacrifice one man had done for humanity.

The Bluebells coudn't have come perfect for this time of the year. I wasn't expecting to see the first blossom in France as shown in the first photo. The rest were taken from our garden. Have a blessed days to come.

Fun away

Hello there!! I hope you are all well and having a great weekend. Just got back from a holiday to France with the family and baby's first. He was really a good boy and seem not bothered with what's going on around him. I had such a lovely time and enjoyed a day in an amusement site with all the scary rides to try. The north of France is certainly captivating. Below are my favorites photos of each place we visited.

We stayed in a farming village called Embry. Some of the houses here are currently owned by English or Dutch families as they liked the quiet and attractive countryside. I like the way people decorate their homes in a very unique way like recycling farming tools, materials such as a milk jug to adorn railings or entry. Most have flowers adorning the front of the house. The windows have shutters too and the doors are really colourful and decorated like the next photo.

You can also find derelict properties almost forgotten which is a real shame.

The next stop was the market place in Hesdin where I first tried rabbit sausages.. mmhhh not so fond of them.

One of my favorite place is Montreuil-sur-Somme. This is a town surrounded by a wall and used to be a sea port hence the name. What I like about this town is it reminds me of Impressionism very much. The streets are so lovely and the tiled roofs stood out with its bright terracotta shades. The trees are so elegant to and walking around the rampart is like visiting a different time. It's uniquely French.

I hope  these images gave you an idea of how enchanting these places are. Have a productive week ahead.

Blooming

It's been a lovely day so I decided to go for a walk.  I saw these tulips blooming in my neighbour's garden and took a snap. They were so eye catching as the light falls through the area. Such a wonderful find

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Mothering Sunday

Hello all mummy's out there! It's Mother's Day in the UK and my first..hooray!!. Wishing you a blessed day and enjoy!

Spring Queen

Hello there! I hope you are all keeping well. It's been an eventful past few days for me. Today I finally got my licence which made me feel so grown up..and that I have to be more responsible in the road.
Spring is in full swing and flowering plants have all come alive to embrace the new season. You won't see  a garden without daffodils and certainly they are delightful to see.
I hope you are having a great weekend.

“A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.”

William Wordsworth Quotes