"it was one of those days you feel like putting in a bottle so you can keep it the rest of your life"

I want to remember everything, to commit every second to memory. landing at Heathrow airport in London grinning awkwardly and shuffling inside my air sickness bag courtesy Air France. Sean and Will stubbornly remaining true to the cause of public embarrassment as if to warrant the prodigious joy of being all together. our family bouncing merrily between food and sightseeing, happily frittering the hours away. my husband hugging the boys so fiercely I couldn't tell where he ended and where they began. and a city so beautiful it hurt to leave.

more pictures here.

Comments

[Charmaine]

So that's where you've been! Looks like you had a fun little get-away. Irene, your boys are the cutest little guys around. Sorry to read you got sick on the plane. That is NEVER fun.

[Aimee]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time! I look forward to hearing more stories! I loved the part where you said you couldn't tell where you husband ended and the boys began... that is such a strong image. :)

[bella]

wow. this was a beautiful post. and i loved the pics. i'm glad you guys had a great time!!

[Kassi]

You have such a beautiful family!

[euphrosynely]

So so so glad you had a great time! And you know we want to see more than the 35 pictures you put up on Flickr!

[la vie en rose]

i love days like that!

[Vanessa]

Great pics! London is my favorite city in the world. Love, love, love it. So glad you guys had a good time and then shared it with us.

[Heather P.]

You and the family are so gorgeous! I have airsickness EVERY TIME I fly,it never fails. It looks like you had a wonderful time! We have yet to visit Europe, but when we do, London and France are first on our list! Thanks for sharing! :)

[wordgirl]

What fabulous pics! London is a great place to get away and what a special time for your family!

[Heather]

Beautiful, I'm in so much need of a family vacation like that!!

[mamafrog]

that's so awesome! a nice get-away is as close to life's 'reset' button as anything. can't wait to sit down and check out your pictures.

i was beginning to think i'd offended you with shortstack's comments about french...darn those expensive 'global' schools, teaching our kids there are different places and people out there! ;)

[Lynneth]

Wow, those are certainly moments you want to keep in a bottle. I love the photos. You have a beautiful family Irene.

[kristen]

Your photos are lovely. I can't wait until we can bring our girl to London and Paris - next year!!

[magillicuddy]

wow, we almost got a clear view of hubby's face -- is he famous or just doesn't want to be bloggazzied?