Welcome back to this week Tuesday Tots, I’m sorry if you were expecting to see some featured posts this week instead I wanted to share some pictures for an amazing weekend we had where J and T were present whilst History was being made.
This weekend Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 60 years on the throne and there has been amazing celebrations across the UK. We decided to brave it and headed to London on Sunday 3rd June to see the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Parade on the Thames. A flotilla of boats from rowing boats to paddle steamers and of course the royal barge with the Queen on going down the Thames for 7 miles.
T showing her patriotic side with me
We went with family and had a wonderful day with the typical British rain and cold. But were lucky enough to have an amazing location along the Thames directly opposite the London Eye.
T with the London Eye in front watching the boats along the Thames
J and T waited from 12pm in the same location without any problems, I had packed some entertainment including a pencil and paper which J decided to have a rest with and drew a picture of the Queen or “The leader” as he decided to name her.
J drawing the Queen
When it came to the flotilla J and T took up position on our shoulders and waved like mad – continuing when they dropped their flags. J entertained the crowd around us with a rendition of Row Row Row Your Boat as the rowers headed down the Thames.
J singing Row Row Row your Boat to the crowds
Even when the Queen had passed and the crowds started to disperse T stayed upon Pop’s shoulders taking in History in the making – it had been 300 years since a parade of boats had last gone down the Thames and it is unlikely in my life time that a Monarch will celebrate 60 years on the throne again.
J at 14 months old being part of History
Thank you so much for linking up to last week Tuesday Tots and watch out for a few of your posts appearing on the Rainy Day Mum Facebook page.
Now for this week linky as normal is for any post about under 5’s – whether it’s a craft, activity, play idea, recipe, proud moment or advice you’re welcome to link up. Growing a Jeweled Rose are co-hosting and we would love for you to link up 1 or many posts this week.
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Cerys Parker
Cerys is a marine biologist, environmental educator, high school teacher and mum. Realising that life doesn’t have to be put on hold and you don’t just have to survive whilst the kids are young she shares ideas to inspire you to LIVE with the kids, with activities to do together, recipes to cook and enjoy and family travel to make memories to last a lifetime.
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Kate says
I remember going as an 8 year old to watch the Queen’s flotilla for the Silver Jubilee. Lovely pictures by the way
Krissy @ B.Inspired Mama says
That photo of J singing and pointing is priceless!
crystal@growingajeweledrose says
Lovely photographs Cerys! It looks like it was a fantastic day with the family! x
Julie says
Hi – It’s so cool you got to participate in this celebration.
I’m not sure what happened when I tried to link up, but the image didn’t show up. Maybe you could help me fix it?
Thanks
Julie
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
Hi, I’ve sorted it out – for some reason I think it maybe because it’s putting a blogspot.de address in – when you add the linky if you change it from blogspot.de to blogspot.com then it works fine – (it’s very odd though)
Julie says
Thanks – I just re-linked and it seemed to go fine this time.
Multiple Mummy says
What a great day out and it they were so good. We are going to London on Thursday and actually going on the London Eye and we are really excited about the day! x