Kasparek Family Memories

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Happy Birthday, Herky!

Emma & Camden had the idea that we throw a party for Herky's 4th birthday. It fell on a Sunday this year, so it sounded like the perfect reason to hangout by the pool with friends.

He cooks and vacuums - what a great son! :)

Camden created a Herky shaped veggie tray

Emma made a "cake" out of a rotisserie chicken and dog treats

Sherri & Zane

Gabriella snoozing on Zia Mel's shoulder

Cheers to a fabulous group of friends!

Fifa & Madds

Carly & Mike

The kids having fun in the pool

Camden & Nick

Kelly & Vita (aka: Herky's BFF)

Me, Nick, and Beatrice

Madds & Zane

Sherri, Kelly, and Mel

One happy birthday boy!

School's Out, London's Calling: Part 3

Look kids, it's Big Ben!

Tea and a scone for my second breakfast on Monday

Jenna finds some new friends

Mel & Jen along the South Bank with Big Ben and Parliament in the background

A perfect day for a walk along the River Thames

International lunch stop in the Borough Market. Yummy Indian and Thai food!

Tower Bridge

Afternoon cocktail pit stop

We made it out of an Escape Room...lots of laughs and some serious teamwork!

We grabbed a bottle of Prosecco and some snacks, then headed to Hyde Park for a picnic.

Evening stroll through the park

After we said good-bye to the other girls on Tuesday afternoon, Mel and I continued eating & drinking our way through the city.

Enjoying oysters and champagne at Harrods

School's Out, London's Calling: Part 2

It was a little rainy and cold on Sunday. Here is Jenna in line at the 1/2 price ticket booth ready to see a great afternoon show (Stomp for her and Jen, The Commitments for Sherri)

Walk through Chinatown

I didn't know Jen was a tea specialist! :)

Sunday afternoon in a London pub enjoying fish & chips with a few pints

Cheers!

The main event during our trip: The Lion King

It was everything I thought it would be and even more!

An impromptu picnic in Piccadilly Circus before our evening entertainment

We laughed a lot during an improv show at The Comedy Store

School's Out, London's Calling: Part 1

We checked out of school Friday morning and were on a plane to London that night. Ladies in London celebrating another great school year!

Our Saturday morning breakfast stop ended up being one of our favorite places to stop for a bite to eat

Leicester Square

When I researched what was going on in London, I found out there were 2 parades on Saturday: Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Celebration Parade and the Naked Bike Parade. Guess which one passed by us in Trafalgar Square? :)