Well 2011 you have been good to me. What a year it has been. Most definitely the best year of my life {so far} so here is a quick look back...
We bought in the New Year dressed as Felicity shagwell and Austin Powers at our house party with friends and took the first stroll of the New Year at the Cuckmere River in Seaford, where we took part in an impromptu photo shoot for the ‘Next’ winter collection {or so we thought}
We tried out a fish pedicure for the first time {courtesy of Harriet’s salon} but mostly laid low as at the end of the month we got the keys for our first home together. The demolition and refurbishment then began.
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We were still working extremely hard through February to get the house in a state to live in. Si was working all day {in his normal job} and all evenings and weekend to get it ready. At this stage we had stripped the whole entire house, re-wired all the rooms, knocked down walls, moved walls, installed a door and window and stripped all plaster of the walls, exhausting work.
We managed to slip away one day to the 02 in London to watch Usher in concert, and enjoyed a well deserved Wagamamas and chill out cinema session.
Sarah turned 21, and we celebrated our 'back together' 2 year anniversary.
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Into March we were still working hard, with the kitchen taking shape and the plastering imminent, we were finally getting nearer to moving in.
We then jetted of on a pre-booked holiday to New York and Las Vegas. SUCH a good holiday.
I went to the 02 for the second time to watch the one and only Justin Bieber {don’t ask} and celebrated Si’s nan’s 85th birthday. I also joined the gym, and had my first Jazz club experience.
In April we saw Les Miserable in the West End, for the first time, and I discovered my love for the Foo fighters. We also had a family gathering to celebrate 10 years since my Grandads passing.
We also celebrated the 4 April birthdays, Lauren, Hayley, Becky and MINE, with a meal and night out.
The time had finally come, and Si and I could finally move in. We celebrated with our favourite home cooked meal and wine, spag bowl, of course. The month was rounded off with the celebration of the Royal Wedding. I hosted an all day tea party with the girls.
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May was...well May was nonexistent according to my diary and camera. I seem to have not taken one photo, or written one thing to do, in the whole entire May. Now all I can assume is that we were enjoying living in the new house so much, that nothing else mattered?? I also didn’t have a blog, so picture taking wasn’t the most important thing on my list. Good job June was a busy month.
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So June was a tad busier than May. The sun finally arrived in Brighton, meaning strolls and drinks along the seafront. We hopped on the train to London to‘rock’ out to The Kings of Leon, in Hyde Park {yes, Si is very drunk, we both where}I then headed to the party Island of Ibiza for Katie’s Hen do, which was followed by her beautiful country wedding
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July brought many more sunset strolls along the seafront, and we acted like tourists, and had fun on the pier. We worked hard on trying to complete our garden, and spent time finding pieces for our home. We also spent an evening out in a 1920’s ballroom, sipping wine and watching the burlesque entertainment.
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In August we went to our first ever festival {V Festival} and watched the delights of Eminem, Rihanna, Plan B and the Arctic Monkeys. {I don’t think it was really Si’s thing} We finally held our house warming, with friends in the garden and joined another gym.
The girls and I spent the day mooching around Notting Hill Carnival , and partied the night away in Central London.
And of course, I started this little blog {yey}
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We started the month by hopping on the Eurostar for a weekend break in romantic Paris. Weeks later we enjoyed a relaxing break with my parents to Centre Parcs {thank-you} Katy welcomed baby Rainbeau into the world, and I humiliated myself auditioning for Total Wipeout {I didn’t even get through}
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In October we went to a few gigs, comedy nights and meals outs. Becky brought little Freddie into the world {finally} and we celebrated Halloween. I attended my second wedding reception of the year, and Si and I booked our flights to Oz for 2012 {excited}
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In November the marathon
training started, and we baked delicious goods. I met the girls for afternoon
tea for Zoeys birthday, and the long awaited Twilight film came out. We ended
the month with a surprise trip to Edinburgh for Si’s birthday.
We got to get our
first real tree for Christmas, and spent all night decorating. To get further
in the Christmas spirit, we headed off to Oslo for the weekend. We spent Christmas at both families (yes I got 2 Christmas dinners) and did some decorating in the house. The year was topped off celebrating our friends wedding in the country.
Now I can't wait to see what next year brings...
You seem to have had an amazing year - great photography and great blog x
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