Happy birthday to me

So my for my.. erm.. 33rd birthday (gulp!) we decided to travel to Waddesdon Manor. The house was built in the Neo-Renaissance style of a French château between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839–1898). The Baron, a member of the Rothschild banking dynasty, chose as his architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur. Today Waddesdon is owned by the National Trust, but in recent years, following an extensive restoration, it has been, and continues to be administered by a Rothschild family trust that is overseen by Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild. (from Wiki).

Many of our Banbury friends came and joined in the fun, and Michael (along with old family friend Jonathan with girlfriend Britta) came up from London.

Lucas got to try out his brand new one-piece shell suit. Waterproof outer layer with fleece lining.. perfect for European winters.



Lucas and Hettie loved playing in the Autumn leaves!