So we made it back okay to sunny Calif, I can't believe how much snow the UK has had this past week and how much warmer it is. We almost didn't make it up to the airport, but my dad pushed through the weather like the expert driver that he is. We did see a few cars facing us the wrong way on the motorway though which was a little unnerving!
The last night we were in England Graham cooked us this fantastic meal, and I took a million pictures but cannot be bothered to load them on at this moment, but I promise I'll do it this week. I want to show all you Yankees how amazing British food is so when you hear people slagging it off you can set them right ;-)
Look forward to seeing everyone and sharing our funny stories... miss you already my fellow Brits!
Love xxx
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sniff Sniff last night in GREAT Britain :-(
Well we have had such a fantastic time here in lovely England it's going to be so very hard to come back home to CA... ahhhhh we need to plan something to do to ease the pain! maybe snowboarding again??
Today we just spent the time getting ready to come home and took a little wander around the village where my brother lives. It's such a cute place and has everything you need.
Outside Tim/Dad's place
The American style house
Again it was so very very cold, she just couldn't manage to walk anymore!
Local butchers...
...and the local baker shop
We got to hang out with some old friends (Damien & Jo) we kind of all grew up?! together at least we were all pioneering at the same time! They are from lovely Brighton but took the time to come and visit us, which was lovely.
They too have a boy called Jude and a sweet little girl called Poppy.
Kathryn & Michael, who really don't drink as much as it looks like they do in the picture!!!!
Poppy & Ella
The other Jude and lovely mummy
And it was an absolute nightmare trying to get the kids to take a picture without mucking about... sigh oh well they are still very adorable.
This is in a place called Cranbrook, apparently it's the 2nd tallest windmill in the county.
So the girl that pretty much taught me to sew, is called Nicola, she was also my Quick Build team mate! we used to mix cement for the bricklayers on the team... ahhhh good Ol' days. She now is married and has two lovely Children, Joseph, who is a sweetie and Tilly, who I am sure will be too but is only about 6 weeks old! Anyway she makes the most amazing necklace's, bracelets, broaches etc... so I had to pop by to see what she had... check her out here at Tinhouse let me know if you want anything and I'll pass the info along! scuh cute stuff
Adorable Joseph helping mummy to show of her wares.
Her hubby (Tristans) pet spider, yes it was a little unnerving
Yes I was freaking out a little inside!
This was a brilliant idea, the kids were freezing but loved it! well done Nic
We took this the last day we were in Oxford with Rolfe & Michele
Today we just spent the time getting ready to come home and took a little wander around the village where my brother lives. It's such a cute place and has everything you need.
Outside Tim/Dad's place
The American style house
Again it was so very very cold, she just couldn't manage to walk anymore!
Local butchers...
...and the local baker shop
We got to hang out with some old friends (Damien & Jo) we kind of all grew up?! together at least we were all pioneering at the same time! They are from lovely Brighton but took the time to come and visit us, which was lovely.
They too have a boy called Jude and a sweet little girl called Poppy.
Kathryn & Michael, who really don't drink as much as it looks like they do in the picture!!!!
Poppy & Ella
The other Jude and lovely mummy
And it was an absolute nightmare trying to get the kids to take a picture without mucking about... sigh oh well they are still very adorable.
This is in a place called Cranbrook, apparently it's the 2nd tallest windmill in the county.
So the girl that pretty much taught me to sew, is called Nicola, she was also my Quick Build team mate! we used to mix cement for the bricklayers on the team... ahhhh good Ol' days. She now is married and has two lovely Children, Joseph, who is a sweetie and Tilly, who I am sure will be too but is only about 6 weeks old! Anyway she makes the most amazing necklace's, bracelets, broaches etc... so I had to pop by to see what she had... check her out here at Tinhouse let me know if you want anything and I'll pass the info along! scuh cute stuff
Adorable Joseph helping mummy to show of her wares.
Her hubby (Tristans) pet spider, yes it was a little unnerving
Yes I was freaking out a little inside!This was a brilliant idea, the kids were freezing but loved it! well done Nic
We took this the last day we were in Oxford with Rolfe & Michele
Friday, January 1, 2010
Leaving Oxfordshire :-(
We have had such a fantastic time here in Oxfordshire. We have done and seen so much since we have been here, but the best part of the trip was spending time with our dear friends Rolfe & Michele. Michele everyday cooked for us breakfast & diner, which was amazing... Ahhhhh good food and good company! Simply the best people in the world (so Rolfe keeps telling me)We'll miss you SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much :-( we may just not leave and then you'll have to put up with us forever !!?
Oh and to all you yanks who know them they send HUGE HELLO and HUGS xxxx
Ella LOVES the dogs!
Awwwww my fellow Brit
Getting ready to go to Woodstock
The kids fighting to get to travel with Rolfe & Michele, they will miss you so much
Before we had to go though we made the kids pump the water for when we get back!
Rolfe's gate to his house... we had to stop there on the way to Woodstock.
The historic town of Woodstock...
The STOCKS!!!!!!!!!! every home that has at least one or more children should get this contraption installed!
Rolfe kindly became the tourist for us and took some lovely photos of Woodstock which houses the most amazing Blenheim Palace the birth place of Winston Churchill
Churchill's grave...
If any of you get the chance to come to the UK or for any of you that live here and have not yet paid a visit to this lovely town you really must, there is so much to see here.
Whilst being here in Woodstock we somehow always end up in this lovely little tea & cake shop called "Harriet's"
The building was amazing the windows and door frames were made from the Spanish Armada, they were fantastic!
The owner Harriet? was very patient with the kids
She took a real shinning to Micah & he to her ;-) ...
Most homes that are this old will have one of these outside which is a foot scraper, some are so old and worn, just another thing that adds charm to this country.
Over time a lot of the windows begin to bow out this is a great picture that Rolfe took which shows just how fragile but sturdy these buildings are.
Of course what would the trip be without a trip to the pub!
So what would the last night be without a party, I know you have been missing Micah's moves too!
Ahhh good times. Our children do have issues though, Ella for a while thought she was a dog so Michele kindly fed her along with the other dogs, silly Ella!
Oh and to all you yanks who know them they send HUGE HELLO and HUGS xxxx
Ella LOVES the dogs!
Awwwww my fellow Brit
Getting ready to go to Woodstock
The kids fighting to get to travel with Rolfe & Michele, they will miss you so much
Before we had to go though we made the kids pump the water for when we get back!
Rolfe's gate to his house... we had to stop there on the way to Woodstock.
The historic town of Woodstock...
The STOCKS!!!!!!!!!! every home that has at least one or more children should get this contraption installed!
Rolfe kindly became the tourist for us and took some lovely photos of Woodstock which houses the most amazing Blenheim Palace the birth place of Winston Churchill
Churchill's grave...
If any of you get the chance to come to the UK or for any of you that live here and have not yet paid a visit to this lovely town you really must, there is so much to see here.
Whilst being here in Woodstock we somehow always end up in this lovely little tea & cake shop called "Harriet's"
The building was amazing the windows and door frames were made from the Spanish Armada, they were fantastic!
The owner Harriet? was very patient with the kids
She took a real shinning to Micah & he to her ;-) ...
Most homes that are this old will have one of these outside which is a foot scraper, some are so old and worn, just another thing that adds charm to this country.
Over time a lot of the windows begin to bow out this is a great picture that Rolfe took which shows just how fragile but sturdy these buildings are.
Of course what would the trip be without a trip to the pub!
So what would the last night be without a party, I know you have been missing Micah's moves too!
Ahhh good times. Our children do have issues though, Ella for a while thought she was a dog so Michele kindly fed her along with the other dogs, silly Ella!
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