The Falcons School started back the first week of September. After a good summer break, the kids were eager to go back to school. Weekends were quite busy. We had Saturday mornings at football practice and horseback riding lessons in Richmond Park. The kids have also able to take piano lessons and chess lessons at school which I love! Scott was able to secure a small keyboard for the family until we move so the kids could practice at home as well. I really hope to continue the music lessons once we return to the states. I must admit, one of the biggest things I miss from Houston is our piano and the music playing throughout the house during the day.
The football lessons have demonstrated that probably our children (at least one of our children) will not be athletically gifted. (That's the nicest way I could think to say that Caden would rather pick the grass out in the field than run after the ball...) However, they are both really good at chess and math. Caden can almost beat me in chess already. (I'm uncertain if that means he is really good or I am really bad?!)
Scott and I also had some fun. We went and saw a band at Shephard's Bush, and we had multiple delicious dinners on date nights.
At the end of September, a friend of ours Ashley Allen came over from Houston for several days. It was great to see a fellow American/Texan. We had a good time while she was here. That same weekend, we went and saw even more sights, but unfortunately I didn't take my camera. However, in the video, you can see the pictures from Postman's Park. This particular park is one of my favorite places in the city. It is a small green space hidden between some buildings behind St Paul's Cathedral. It is a peaceful but also somewhat sad place. The park is a memorial to those who have died while saving the lives of other people. Many of them are children that are memorialized through small but tasteful plaques. Ashley took several pictures of the kids there so I am hoping that they turn out well. It is such a special place...
All in all, the family was very busy but we definitely enjoyed every aspect of the month. The sightseeing, the weather, the visitor, the kids, the activities, etc... We are a lucky little family indeed.
Honorable Mentions:
Keali and I climbed 528 steps to the top of St Paul's Cathedral. The view over London was absolutely amazing.
This picture cracked me up. If you double click it to read the sign, you will see why.
The video highlights:
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