Park, Park, Park & Park

A musical Thanksgiving: After the St Barnabas Christmas Fair, we all scooted over to Bella's cousin's house- Louisa and Ed Davies.   They are the ones who just moved back to Southfields after 2 glorious years living in New York. The occasion was a slightly delayed Thanksgiving dinner.  It turned into a fantastic affair. There was an all hands (American and British) rendition of the Star Spangle Banner, with a full piano accompaniment. There was a huge turkey, stuffing, sprouts, and sweet potatoes. There was good wine, Bud beer and a wee bit of Kentucky bourbon afterwards.   And then we watched football without the pads, or as it is known here- rugby. Here is a link to video of the singing in facebook .

Was a small celebration around the house for C's birthday- drinkies as we know it.  He was very excited about a gigantic lego set, which he completed two days later.  We're off to a movie tomorrow with his friends for more of a kids party.

C had his first communion at St Barnabas on the 16th of November.  We had a full house, and I even acted in a short play. Godfather Andy, Grandpa, Ian the Vicker, Bella, C, Taroh, Me, D, Taroh's Dad John

Back in October, we all ventured out to Essex for the weekend.  We had a lovely time on Mersea Island , which is a little known corner of the Thames Estuary.