Chip chip CHEERIO!

CALIFORNIA HERE I COME

Thank you everyone for all the posts throughout these past months. They have truly made my day everytime I look. AND it looks like you all had fun too :) Can't wait to see you soon!

Here's a final CHEERS from London,
XOXO
Katie

I miss London already and I haven't even left!

What a fabulous night! Brit, Hayles and I went to Pizza Organic (yes I had the egg pizza one last time) and then Brit and I left to go on the London Eye! I was SO excited to see London at nighttime, but unfortunately we were literally one minute past 8:00 and the guys wouldn’t let us on. Oh well … that just gives me an excuse to come back again. It’s actually the number one targeted terrorist threat at the moment, so that pretty much scared the living daylights out of me, and was the reason I still hadn’t been on. Maybe I’ll ride it when it moves off that list.

Other than that, Britty and I said our goodbyes to the beautiful Big Ben, Thames River, and Westminster Abby. Then, we were off to Trafalgar Square to see the huge Christmas tree which was actually not that “huge” or great. I don’t think the Brit’s actually understand the importance of the Christmas tree. Let’s just say that I’ll be driving down Christmas tree lane this weekend. We know how to do it right!

Our last stop of the night was Regent Street. All the lights were so festive and Britty and I sat in the Starbucks window sipping our Tea and watching all the shoppers go by. It was fantastic! I can’t believe I have to leave this city. I am so lucky to have called it my home for four months. Hopefully, I’ll be able to share it with more people in the near future. XOXO and I can’t wait to see and hear from you all very, very soon!

Tea Time!

Tea Time for Three!

We decided that on the 15th week we better get our act together and go to high tea. Yes, this is a must if you are in England for four months. I would have felt pretty stupid coming home and not taking part. Anyway, the three of us went to Kensington Palace (hey why not have tea at Diana's old home??) and had a wonderful afternoon tea full of dainty laughs and smiles. It's a little overrated if you ask me, but works none the less. Now I can say that I have properly experiences this English tradition. Let’s do it over Christmas break… sound good ;)

HOLY PANCAKES!

Those were some ridiculously yummy pancakes. We've been talking about going to this little Danish pancake place since we got here in September, but never got around to it. Finally, we made a list for our last days and that was on our top 10. You could basically choose ANYTHING to put on these, but we decided to keep it simple. A good old fashion maple syrup and butter pancake is the perfect cure to a wonderful Saturday night :)

My Favorite Guy ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD!!

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!


Can't wait to be home with you
and celebrate in nine days!

Katie Houghton.... Gold Medal for Ice Skating!

What could be better than ice skating outside in London???? NOTHINGGGGGGGG... Oh goodness. We had so much fun being little ice skating bunnies tonight. As you can see we have about 50 layers on due to the freezing cold weather, but not to worry it didn't get in the way of our fab moves on the ice! Actually, I think the US team will be calling us in the next few minutes :) Anyway, lots of fun and no wipe outs at all!!

HOMEHOMEHOMEHOMEHOME!

TWO WEEKS FROM THIS EXACT MOMENT I WILL BE ON A PLANE TO COME HOME!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE XOXO

Paris!

Hayley bought crab one night and #1. thought it was a great price b/c it was 18 euro and then the bill came and it was 18 euro a POUND. SHOOOOOTy. plus she had a crack it herself which meant that she wasn't a happy camper...

The three of us sat on this bench watching the world go by and eating crapes for about an hour and a half. FANTASTIC

Notre Dame ... (I said a prayer for Notre Dame, but i guess it didn't work...oh well. go USC and yes i know it is totally out of context)

Eiffy! our buddy who lit up at night

Hayles got bad looks from moms when she ran around with the 4 year olds and almost pushed them in the pond tryin to get her little boat


TOP OF THE EIFFLE TOWER! good god it was high

The Louve! So beautiful and i saw MONA! :)


I'll be home December 17th! Can't wait to see everyone!

XOXO

Au revoir!!!

Off to Paris .... more pictures and stories to come on Monday :)

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND AND AN EXCELLENT DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING!