INTERVIEW!!!

August 13, 2014

Happy Birthday Matt!! First I want to say a special happy birthday to my brother Matt! Next I want to explain how the day went when we FINALLY got our interview!

We got up super, super early to make our way into London. We had to get up early because we needed to find somewhere who could print our visa appointment letter. Luckily after asking around we finally found this really nice hotel London Mariott Hotel Marble Arch who were amazing! They let us print our paper, and even offered to let us store our bag there while we went to the interview! We went and got in line and then found out that I couldn’t go with Heavens, she had to go alone. So I sent her on her way and went back and picked up the bag then went to Starbucks to wait in agony wondering what would happen....Finally two hours later she appeared with good news and bad news. Good news was that we have a visa as long as we (bad news now) fill in another form and have it sent from America then send it to the embassy. YAY!!!!!! She said the interview wasn’t really an interview after all, more like just checking our paperwork and because we had one wrong form (not clearly stated online) we had to fix it before she could get a visa. So we skyped mom to tell her what to do and then we went back to Tim and Larissa’s to sleep as it had been a very stressful morning. Later that night we ordered pizza and hung out, being very excited about what the day had brought!

Until next time,

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Croyde Holiday

August 9^th-12^th, 2014

9^th- Today we got up early and got ready then Vic (Larissa’s step-dad) drove us to the station and we took the train to Barnstaple. We waited in Costa for Tammy to pick us up then we went to Tesco’s to pick up a few things. Tammy took us back to the camp to see our holiday home and we had dinner with Todd, Olive, and Wilbur. Then we had a chat before bed.

10^th- Today we got up early and had breakfast and hung out. Then we got ready and went to the beach. It was very, very windy so the sand was being blown everywhere. I made a heart in the sand and then Heavens and Tammy attempted to fly a kite but because it was sooo windy it didn’t work very well although I did get some pretty funny videos! The kite kept wipping around and hit Heavens and almost hit a couple walking by. Tammy finally got it flying then it broke. Heavens tried but it broke and Tammy had to chase my poncho along the beach which was so funny! We decided to go back and eat lunch then we went to the park with Olive and played catch and Todd and Heavens did the obstacle course. Then we went back and watched the Jungle Book with Olive and Wilbur and after dinner played cards before bed.

11^th- Today we got up early and had breakfast with storytelling then we went with Tammy and Wilbur to Tescos while Olive and Todd went surfing. When we got back after Heavens dropped a box of beer on her foot we had lunch then we all went to the park and played catch while Todd slept. We bought 2 pound kites and realized why they were 2 pounds. The only one that really worked was Heavens but we continued to try for a while. Mine only spun in circles lol. We went back and watched Kung Fu Panda then had dinner. Heavens put Wilbur to bed and then Heavens and I walked on the beach to see the sun set. The water was actually quite warm so we rolled up our pants although they got soaked anyways and put our feet in. Then we sat on the beach for a while although it was still windy so sand was going everywhere. We watched the sun setting and took some really cool photos. Then we walked back and saw the sun set behind the clouds which made the sky look beautiful. Once back we played cards again before bed.

12^th- Today we got up early and had breakfast and hung out a bit. Then we decided to walk to Baggy Point. It was beautiful. The walk along the water was so pretty and once there even though the rain was coming and it was super windy it was really pretty. Heavens and I took Olive to a cafe for lunch while Tammy and Toddy took Wilbur home as it was rainy and cold. Then we walked back and watched Avatar. We then got Olive ready for a fancy dress competition and did a last minute home-made outfit which in turn made her win! She was a bird. We ate dinner then took her to the clubhouse to watch the kids show before the competition. While there we checked our email and thank god we did because we found out we have an interview tomorrow morning at 8am. Now it is 8pm at the minute and we need to get back to London some 5 hours away! We packed the quickest ever and got in the car with Todd and Wilbur since we thought we were only going to Barnstaple. However along the way we found out there were no more trains and only one train from another stop but it was fully booked. Thank goodness for Todd and Tim who each drove halfway to meet up and bring us back to London at 1 am. We got everything ready for the interview and then went to bed, although we didn’t get much sleep.

It was a great few days in Croyde, unfortunately we couldn’t stay the whole time but the interview is what we have been waiting for! 

Until next time,

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Back to the Bros

August 3^rd-8^th, 2014

August 3^rd- Today we got up early and had breakfast with Wilbur, Olive, and Todd and we played Bingo before saying goodbye and heading on the Train to London. We went to Trafalgar Square where Clare met us! YAY! We walked to Chinatown and went to a Chinese restaurant for Dim Sum and Igor met us. We had a nice chat and ate good food then walked to a cake shop for dessert. We talked some more, catching up and talking about the baby!! Then we went to Baby Gap AWWW lol. She is having a boy, so excited! Then we said our goodbyes and made our way back to Tim’s house. We waited for Larissa to get home and then we had dinner and Tim, Heavens and I drank loads and stayed up chatting until 3am!

August 4^th- Happy Birthday Larissa!! Unfortunately Larissa had to work today. So we just had a very lazy day as we were all very hung over. Then we went out and got some things to decorate the flat so when Larissa got home we surprised her. We danced a bit then played Pass the Parcel then Amelie went to bed and we had dinner and birthday cake and chatted a bit before bed.

August 5^th- Happy 3 year Anniversary to Us! We got up and watched Maleficent with Larissa then we took Amelie to the park and blew bubbles which she loved! Then we went home and Tim was there so we ordered pizza and hung out. Then we watched The Box (rubbish film) and went to bed.

August 6^th- Today we got up and relaxed all day just hanging out. When Tim got home we found out Amelie had eaten a coin at her babysitters so they had to go to the hospital. We had to stay in to change our flights and we decided to go to Croyde next week with Tammy. They came back and Amelie was okay! Then we ate dinner and watched the Great British bake off before bed.  

August 7^th- Today we got up early and Tim and Larissa went to the docs and got a scan of their new baby!!! YAY!!! Then they both had to go to work. We relaxed then Tim came home and took us into town for Burgers and Shakes. Amazing! We had a nice chat then went home and Tim picked up Amelie and then Larissa came home and we hung out before bed.

August 8^th- Today we got up early and got ready then took the train into London with Tim, Larissa, and Amelie. It was a surprise for Larissa so she didn’t know where we were going. We stopped at Notting Hill Gate and took her to Portebello Road/Market. She had never been before. She was really surprised. We spent the day looking around at all the little stands and then got some smoothies and stopped at a Spanish restaurant for lunch/dinner. We had some Paella and Tapas and wine. We also saw a street performer doing the Limbo and we gave Amelie money to put in his hat but she decided to take the hat lol. So then she wanted to do the Limbo so she went over and did it. Then we walked back and Larissa got a bracelet for her birthday. Then we went to visit her friend who works at a shop near David Beckham’s house and he regularly goes to this shop. Then we got the tube home and I tried out the new poncho going to the shops in the rain. We made crepes and watched the IT Crowd before bed.

Overall it was a great time spent with the family.

Until next time,

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Sister, Sister!

July 29^th-August 2^nd, 2014

July 29^th- Today we got up early and said goodbye to Jonathan L. Then Heavens’ parents drove us to Chelmsford to Tammy, Todd, Olive, and Wilbur’s house were Amelie was visiting. We got to meet Wilbur for the first time!!!!!!!! J YAY!!! We played with the kids, had dinner then said goodbye to Heaven’s parents for now and watched the Devil Inside (stupid movie) with Tammy before bed.

July 30^th- Today we got up early and hung out with Amelie, Olive, and Wilbur then we went with them and Tammy to the park and took some cool pics! We got some ice cream and headed back to Tam’s for dinner and to talk with Todd outside for a bit. I put Olive to bed which was nice and then later we went to bed.

July 31^st- Today we got up early and hung out. Then Heaven’s mum and dad came and went with Olive and Tammy to Olive’s horseback riding class. We watched Amelie and Wilbur and when they got back we all had dinner together and then had to say goodbye to Heaven’s mum and dad as they were going to be going back to Devon. Then I got to put Wilbur to bed which was absolutely lovely! He just looked at me the whole time I fed him his bottle. We talked with Tammy and Todd a bit then skyped my mom before bed.

August 1^st- Today we got up early and headed to the park with Olive, Wilbur and Tammy. Tammy and Wilbur did Baby Boot Camp while we played with Olive. Then we went home for lunch and then into town for some shopping and dunkin donuts! Then we went back and attempted to make loom bands although it was difficult. We had dinner and Heavens put Wilbur to bed. Then we had a nice fire outside with drinks, music, and marshmallows and Heavens mastered making loom band bracelets. We chatted a bit then went to bed.

August 2^nd- Today we were up early and got ready. Laura and Charlie came over and we all went to Tropical Wings animal park. We first went into the butterfly house which was cool. We even had a butterfly on our fingers! Then we saw some fish and the birds. And we moved onto the tortoise and lemurs. Then my favourite part which was feeding the Wallabies!! They were in an area where you could pet them and feed them! So cool!! I’ve never even seen one up close and I got to feed it! Then we had some lunch and then watched a bird show where there was a cool raven who flew over our heads. We went to the park and had a little climbing challenge and got some ice cream then saw the goats and got to pet them and the meerkat talk. Then we saw the cool tucans and went home. Then we said our goodbyes to Laura and Charlie as we don’t know if we will see them again before we go to America L. Then we made some loom band bracelets and had dinner. Then I attempted to dye Heaven’s hair, we did our nails and watched part of the Conjuring lol before turning it off for bed.

Overall it was a great time spent with Heaven’s sisters!

Until next time,

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