A Day At The Races

Just wanted to show you some more Diana Mini's 

from when we went to the Keeneland to watch the horses this October.  

Nick and I were ballin.  We won $100!  Word.

Some other members of the family were less lucky - but we all had a good time.

I don't know what the recent horse theme is all about but you know... 

They're pretty cool animals.

Also, just wondering how you all feel about

Obama's restoration of the US horse slaughter industry?

I don't really get what the big deal is, but what I am wondering is....

 if you are against it....

 is it just because they are horses and horses are cute animals?

or  

Are you against the slaughter of all animals?

or 

Am I just missing something?  

Holler back.  

Amy Comes to Visit!

Last week my dear friend and co-favorite college roommate, Amy, came to visit.  And we had some much needed girl time. Truth be told I'm still lacking in the girl friend department in England so I am pretty sure I talked Amy's ears off.  Yes both of them.  But luckily, seeing as she is our 12th visitor to England, I'm getting pretty damn good at this tour guiding thing.  If only the British weather would cooperate a little better.  

Here's a rundown of our week in pictures....

The first night we went for a sundown walk in the Peak District.

Picturesque, No?

Then we went to Chatsworth.  Again.  

I love Chatsworth though so thats OK.  Especially the gardens.  

They don't get old.

The of course we had to go to London.  

We stayed in a very cheap girls only hostel which I can highly recommend

 for poor female travelers called Piccadilly Guest House.

 The plan was to see the major tourist spots, but England had other ideas.  

So shortly after this was taken we headed off to Harrods where they were having a sale!  

Hurrah!

We had dinner at my favorite restaurant in all of England, Bumpkin, then we went off to the West End to see Dirty Dancing. Ohhh Johnny!  No one puts baby in the corner!

When we came back to Sheffield I took Amy for a little more English countryside action.  

I love the Peak District.  

It's God's country (according to the locals anyways.)  

I must say I agree... at least when the sun is shining.  

I made a lil picnic.

 But then we had to go home because my hair was just not cooperating.  

Forrealz.

But not before Heidi pissed off a herd of sheep.  Eeeeeeeeeek!  

Sheep are creepy sometimes.

But then we saw these cute little baby horses on the way home.  

Awwwwww.  I love country life.

And then Amy and I passed out.

Note:  While we were curled up uncomfortably on the couch Heidi was in my bed.  

Typical.  

I take this to mean I was a successful tour guide.  

ps.  I didn't include pictures of our spa day at Harrogate Turkish Baths .  (this is due to the fact that there were looooooooooads of naked ladies wandering around and taking photos would have been totally inappropriate... fyi the English are so much more comfortable than Americans with nudity.)  But besides the fact that Amy and I were somewhat uncomfortable with nudies, and we creepily checked out the more ample hair styles sported by the very self assured British ladies, we had a wonderful time at the beautiful spa and this is certainly going on the guest list itinerary.  

Miss you already, Amy!

And thanks to Mr. and Mrs. N for buying her plane tickets!  What would we do without our parents?!

A Country Walk

Hey Folks,

Looks like we've moved to the country.  We're really loving it here so far.  The air is clean and the people are nice, and the land is beautiful.  I pass these friendly livestock when I walk the dog, and thought I might introduce them to you too.

Say hello to the sheep.  The lambs have just arrived and they're the cutest little things ever.  

We also meet plenty of horses.  Heidi thinks they are massive dogs and tries to sneak under their fences to play with them (we don't let her do this, obviously).  But luckily, for her little puppy ego, they usually humor her and come over to say hello.

This is Charlie.  I know his name because his owners put this sign up on his fence.

Can you believe them?  Calling him out on his weight like that! How utterly embarrassing!  Don't worry Charlie, we all have a few extra pounds to shed!  Isn't that right piglets?!