After an eventful journey (Alex vomited everywhere in the taxi!) we arrived at the zoo. I won’t bore you with hundreds of photos of all the amazing animals, but it was a brilliant zoo.
Giacomo enjoys some quality time with Daddy
And then introduces himself to the giant turtle
The only way to cool down in the heat!
There was a fantastic water park at the end of the zoo. The kids loved it
Beautiful Chiara
The giraffe tram back to the entrance
We quickly made ourselves at home in their lovely appartment and pool
Enjoying some lovely Giacomo cuddles
After all that swimming the jetlag kicked in
Auntie Nic gets some Giacomino cuddles
I apologize in advance for an onslaught of holiday photos but there’s more to come!
The Martinellis visited James’ sister Nicola, Ian and Chiara in Singapore. We had a fantastic holiday. Giacomo found cousin Chiara hilarious!
A lovely stroll to a seafood restaurant for lunch
Chiara introducing Alex to the beach and sea on route to the restaurant
James kicks back with a beer as his holiday begins!
Henry had a work trip out to Long Island for a conference on something very complicated and scientific, so he stopped into Rhinecliff for a few days first — for a bit of very uncomplicated time with Evie and Milo. After Henry left, Evie spent the rest of the day telling anyone who would listen exactly what Henry did. “And then we stood here and this is where he turned me upside down… and then in this room he showed me how to build an animal tower… and here he spun me around on the floor.” She’s going to be shocked to discover at the Wedding of the Year that she has some competition for Henry’s attention! Here are a few quick pics from the now-traditional Bridge Walk that we do with all our visitors.
After posing for that photo, Evie insisted on taking one of me, Henry, and Milo. Her first attempt:
A second go:
And here’s a pic of Milo in his baby carrier, taken by me looking down on him. What a view!
We made it to the middle! (Thanks to lots of pushing by Henry plus the promise of an ice cream cookie sandwich at the end.)
Raining again so Chloe & Megan round for a craft work afternoon. First find the scissors.
and the paper
Looking pleased with herself
Chloe looking just beautiful (and Dianne’s new camera doesn’t lie!) 
Not sure Megan’s getting her own way! 
Meanwhile young Joshua chills out 
and getting a lovely cuddle from Aunty Pauline! 
Becky took Alex to see Gruffalo and left Muz to babysit Giacomo - a tough assignment, but never a dull moment! Peekaboo in the lounge curtains.
Time for a bit of cricket?
Looking pretty mean!
So onto new adventures.
How long to work out how to climb onto the chair in the hall.
Nearly …
Cracked it!
Quick who’s that at the door .
Its Mummy!
… with Dianne probably relaxing with a glass of red wine!
About time we saw a few more photos of young Joshua! Looking very relaxed in the arms of Muzz.
His first smile?
Beautiful picture with his two big sisters
Another smile - clever lad!
… thats enough for today I need a nap!
The Taylors and Bunts invited to Easter lunch at Gerrards Cross! Chloe and Megan explore Alex’s cooking toys whilst Bex gets busy in the kitchen! 
why does this picture remind me of school dinners!!
Just some of the oldies left at the table (note the Masters golf on in the background!)
whilst the young ‘uns adjourn next door for an easter egg hunt ..
Megan showing evidence of finding a few!
Then outside to “blow the cobwebs away”
and an egg and spoon race
The joint winners!
Back inside and Aunty Hannah gets a Giacomo cuddle
A super day - Good job Martinellis!!
Half term and Chloe gets to bake some fairy cakes with Muzzie but the mixture in the bowl proves irresistable 
Not sure too much made it to the cakes!
Evie and Paige met at Color Me Mine, a little pottery studio where you get to pick out a pot or ornament and paint it. Just like her mother, she sticks her tongue out when she concentrates!
