Friday, 27 July 2012

On your marks, get set, go!


Today's the day. London 2012 kicks off later with the long-awaited opening ceremony.
OK, so technically it's already started, but I really struggle to count football as an Olympic sport.
I guess we're all wondering who's going to light the Olympic flame tonight - and just how spectacular it can be. There are so many sports I'm excited to see and, thanks to being on maternity leave, I'm hoping to make the most of the coverage - from canoeing, three-day eventing and diving to cycling, rowing and the marathon.
There's been a 10-week marathon of a different kind, travelling around the country, hyping up the Olympic fever, with 8,000 torch bearers carrying the Torch. It's estimated 3million people will have seen the Torch on its journey, and there were around 20,000 who turned out in Haverfordwest a few weeks ago.
It was my first outing with baby and camera so it took a bit of planning to find a spot where we wouldn't get squashed and where I'd be able to get some pics.
There was a great atmosphere with genuine excitement and anticipation among the families waving their flags. Even the dogs wanted to be a part of it...























The reason for my excuses


So, it's been a while. You could say I've had my hands full these past few months.
Here she is, the reason for my dearth of blogs. Hopefully you'll agree, she really is a very good excuse.

 


9 weeks



16 weeks



16 weeks



With daddy on our first holiday