The Olympics

Our family loves the Olympics - especially Summer Olympics.  We look forward to it every four years.  This year was extra special because the Olympics were being held in London.  Greg served his mission in England and was hoping to see some familiar sights.  Greg served in Southern England and Wales, so he didn't see much of his area, but we all enjoyed the Britishness of the Games.
Greg made a list of British food and we ate as much as we could throughout the Games.  We started with his favorite: fish and chips with mushy peas.  They weren't really authentic, but I did find some malt vinegar for him.  And check out the super fun Union Jack plates I found at Ikea.

 

Next up we had strawberries and cream (on French Toast).

 Then, apple crisp with vanilla ice cream.

And, more strawberries and cream (we had this almost every night while watching the Olympics).

 And, Cornish Pasties with roasted brussel sprouts.  Greg really liked the brussel sprouts roasted, but he said most people in England just boil or steam them and they are disgusting.

 

And, your basic dinner of roast and mashed potatoes.  Lots of potatoes - Greg said potatoes of every kind, usually two types of potatoes at every dinner.

 

And finally, Eton Mess - a combination of baked meringue, whipped cream and berries.  Very good, but oh so sweet.   We skipped trifle, because my kids really don't like it.  They really enjoyed every else we had.

You know I love to make ties, so I couldn't let this opportunity pass to use some fun fabric I found.  The kids were such good sports (especially Gavin) and they looked so cute on the first Sunday of the Olympics.

 

 

 

 

I don't have good pictures of Enoch and Kate; they weren't too keen on getting their pictures taken.  But, even Guard got a cute tie with his onesie.

 

And, perfect timing!  My dear friend, Carrie, brought me the most amazing, amazing, amazing birthday present that she made - a crocheted patriotic blanket.  I couldn't believe it!  I started crying when she gave it to me.  It is so beautiful and I love it!

It was a wonderful two weeks!  We loved watching swimming (can't Micheal Phelps compete in one more Olympics?), Kate adored the gymnastics, Enoch really liked the canoeing.  We watched every opportunity we could.  We loved it!