Christmas Time in London

Christmas time oh Christmas time! My favorite time of the year (I know, this post is late)! Right after Ben's finals we hopped on a plane a flew to London to enjoy three weeks with the Tingeys at their flat in London. We were so pleased that Ian slept for over half the flight. Thank goodness for bassinets at the bulk head during international flights! Dad picked us up at the airport and we arrived in the late morning. Ben, Ian, and I crashed for a few hours before going out to explore.

Abby had already arrived and Ali and Brandon arrived a couple of days after us. Mom and Dad, or should I say Grandma and Grandpa, enjoyed every minute with Ian. They are such fun grandparents and Ian took to them so easily. They got lots of smiles and giggles. Grandma tickled and kissed. Grandpa also tickled and kissed and dragged Ian around the flat on a blanket. Aunts and uncles are the best! Ian had so much fun! 

It was nice to have a good chunk of time together. We went out to explore, but also had a couple of days to stay in pajamas all day while watching movies and eating yummy food. Here are some pictures of our adventures:

 

 Touring the Harry Potter Set--AMAZING!! 

                           

 The Great Hall

 

The Potions Room

 We put on robes and "flew" on brooms. Ian flew with Ben, unfortunately we couldn't take pictures.

 

Butter beer is tasty!

  The Hogwarts model used to make the movie. Beautiful.

  Number 4 Privet Drive

 

  The British Museum

 

 At Windsor Castle (it was very cold and rainy, but so fun)

    Trafalgar Square & National Gallery

   The London Eye

    We saw Singin' in the Rain and Wicked!

 Went back to the British Museum, but it was closed on Boxing Day...so Jack took us on a walking tour of  London. So fun!

 Uncle Brandon and Aunt Ali with Ian on our boat cruise to Greenwich

 I love my mother-in-law!

 Parliament & Big Ben

Our last day trip was to Stonehenge. Dad went with us and Mom stayed in the car with Ian.

Salisbury Cathedral

Ian's first Christmas

We had so much fun and miss family and London already! Thanks so much Mom and Dad Tingey for having us over for such an unforgettable Christmas. We love you!