We drove to London Friday night and got settled into our flat. Bella immediately got hooked on the SKY cable television, since we do not have cable. It started her immense love of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Since then, I've been downloading Mickey Mouse Clubhouse TV shows onto my I-Pad like hotcakes. Meeska-Mooska, Mickey Mouse. (You should see Curtis do the goofy dance)
Bella in the flat with Bear (AKA Cookie Monster)
On Saturday, we woke up and began our adventure to Winter Wonderland, which is a Christmas themed amusement park put on in Hyde Park every year. The main attraction there has always been the ice skating rink, but I didn't know what else to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. There were a ton of rides (all Christmas themes), a Christmas Market (very German), yumm food stalls, a Christmas Circus show, Santa visits, ice skating, and so much more.Daddy and Bella pose for a pic before heading out to Winter Wonderland.
Mommy had to get some love, too.
Bella was wrapped up, ready for fun!
As we walked downtown towards Hyde Park, I loved looking at all of the window displays at Selfridges.
Walking from one end of Hyde park towards Winter Wonderland in the distance. Lovely London sky, huh?
This was one part for little ones. There was a train that went around this little section.
Part of the "Bella-sized" section.
"Santa Claus!"
First stop: Carousel.
Second stop: Train-type ride. Bella chose a hippy-van/bus.......
....but, I wanted her to choose this! Go figure!
Third stop: Swan ride
Woah! Close-up of mommy and daddy!
The Christmas Pudding Ride. Daddy and Bella go round and round.
Then, mommy got SUCKERED.....I went into a little vendor shop for hats and Bella followed me and got a hold of a Christmas Bear. Although she has 5,000 stuffed animals, I caved anyway because I just didn't feel like fighting that battle (plus, she NEEDS a Christmas themed stuffed animal). Besides, aren't stuffed animals to toddlers the same as shoes to women.....they can never have too many!
On our way to the Christmas Circus show, it happened, poof....Bella fell asleep. Right then we found a whole other cool side to the place, too. But, I guess she'll have something to look forward to for next year! We spent that time looking through the Christmas Market and nibbling on some goodies.
Even the trash can was in on the Christmas Theme. Now that's what I call "perfect". Y'all know how I love a good theme.
As we walked back, I looked at some more window displays. They were all really spectacular.
More Windows
More windows
Lovin on Christmas Bear.
Cheesin' it up with Christmas Bear.
I got Bella this Joy to the World book that plays the song every time you open the book. Well, she LOVED the book and read it sooooo much that we had to eventually hide it for some peace and quiet. Here's daddy's reaction after another rendition of "Joy to the World" Bella style. Teh funny thing is she know the song pretty well. That reminds me, I should probably go get it out of its hiding place. What bad parents.
After a nap and dinner, we set out to Hamley's.
Bella was wrapped up, ready for fun! As we walked downtown towards Hyde Park, I loved looking at all of the window displays at Selfridges.
Walking from one end of Hyde park towards Winter Wonderland in the distance. Lovely London sky, huh?This was one part for little ones. There was a train that went around this little section.
Part of the "Bella-sized" section.
"Santa Claus!"
First stop: Carousel.
Second stop: Train-type ride. Bella chose a hippy-van/bus.......
....but, I wanted her to choose this! Go figure!
Third stop: Swan ride
Woah! Close-up of mommy and daddy!
The Christmas Pudding Ride. Daddy and Bella go round and round.
Then, mommy got SUCKERED.....I went into a little vendor shop for hats and Bella followed me and got a hold of a Christmas Bear. Although she has 5,000 stuffed animals, I caved anyway because I just didn't feel like fighting that battle (plus, she NEEDS a Christmas themed stuffed animal). Besides, aren't stuffed animals to toddlers the same as shoes to women.....they can never have too many!
On our way to the Christmas Circus show, it happened, poof....Bella fell asleep. Right then we found a whole other cool side to the place, too. But, I guess she'll have something to look forward to for next year! We spent that time looking through the Christmas Market and nibbling on some goodies. 
Even the trash can was in on the Christmas Theme. Now that's what I call "perfect". Y'all know how I love a good theme.
As we walked back, I looked at some more window displays. They were all really spectacular.
More Windows
More windows
Lovin on Christmas Bear.
Cheesin' it up with Christmas Bear.
I got Bella this Joy to the World book that plays the song every time you open the book. Well, she LOVED the book and read it sooooo much that we had to eventually hide it for some peace and quiet. Here's daddy's reaction after another rendition of "Joy to the World" Bella style. Teh funny thing is she know the song pretty well. That reminds me, I should probably go get it out of its hiding place. What bad parents.
After a nap and dinner, we set out to Hamley's. Bella's first London Black Cab ride....on her way to the world famous Hamley's toy store.
Outside of Hamley's
Some of the incredible decor inside Hamley's.
On the escalator up to the next floor of Hamley's!
Bella loves Toy Story 3. When she watches it she always pays special attention to the dinosaur for some reason, so we surprised her with this in Hamley's. However, the roar was so pathetic that she didn't like it so we didn't have to leave the store with. (more money saved!)
Then, she got to play with one of the Fur Real Dogs..little did she know that she would be getting one of her very own for Christmas from Uncle Mikey.
More inside Hamley's as we went up and up
After Hamley's, we started back to our flat and just took in some of the lights around town. Here's Regent Street.
Piccadilly and Oxford
After a long, long day, Bella was ready for bed. Christmas Bear was added to the posse she brought with her. She had to take them ALL to bed.
Outside of Hamley's
Some of the incredible decor inside Hamley's.
On the escalator up to the next floor of Hamley's!
Bella loves Toy Story 3. When she watches it she always pays special attention to the dinosaur for some reason, so we surprised her with this in Hamley's. However, the roar was so pathetic that she didn't like it so we didn't have to leave the store with. (more money saved!)
Then, she got to play with one of the Fur Real Dogs..little did she know that she would be getting one of her very own for Christmas from Uncle Mikey.
More inside Hamley's as we went up and up
After Hamley's, we started back to our flat and just took in some of the lights around town. Here's Regent Street.
Piccadilly and Oxford
After a long, long day, Bella was ready for bed. Christmas Bear was added to the posse she brought with her. She had to take them ALL to bed.
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