And she's up!

August 23

On August 23, 2008 Romain and I were married in Marseille ...

August 23, 2010 officially marked my last day of work at McKinsey before going on maternity leave. 

Today, Romain and I will celebrate our anniversary and I will celebrate being fortunate enough to spend every day at home with our little Lulu. 

Bath time fun

Bikes!

Yesterday all of Fulham Road was closed for a 140 km long bike race - the London-Surrey Cycle Classic.  The London 2012 Olympic cycling road race is planning to follow the same route, so this was a dress rehersal for next year. 

Romain, Lulu and I caught a quick glimpse of the cyclists as they sped by.  Pretty exciting to think that the olympic athletes will be spinning right through our hood next summer. 

A bit of exploring

Our friend Lizzie was in town staying with us last week and we had a great time catching up!  Since Lulu and I had a travel buddy, we managed to explore a bit of London together.  We had hoped to visit the Borough market and London Eye, among other things, but wet weather and a stroller prevented us from being that adventerous.  

We were able to re-visit Portobello Road, check out Harrod's jewelry and toy floors, and window shop along Hatton Garden.  Harrod's toy floor is pretty impressive - overwhelming actually!  And Hatton Garden is London's jewelery and diamond quarter, so while Lizzie did some market research for her jewelery design, Lulu and I admired all the beautiful things in the shops' windows. 

Hope to see you again soon, Lizzie!!

Don't worry Lizzie, they came right off after I snapped the photo!

ps - today is Auntie Em's birthday!!  Happy b-day, Em!