Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkins are picked, now it is time to carve!

Woburn Safari Park

In August, we took a day trip to Woburn Safari Park. We had heard great things about it and being only an hour a way we decided to give it a try. As you can see, it certainly lived up to the hype. We entered and saw rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and so much more. Then we drove into the monkey area and they everywhere, jumping from car to car, swinging from trees, fighting in the grass, you name it. The kids just went crazy over it. Lucky for us, we have a storage/bike rack on the top of the car, so the monkeys especially liked riding on top of our car. Made for lots of squeels and gasps :) The park also had paddle boats, a train that rode us around the perimeter of the park, a huge indoor play area, bouncy castles, and exhibits with animals from all over the world. They even had the elephants parading down the road for us to watch. We had a great family adventure day together.

Quality Time with Nana and Grandpa

Nana and Grandpa came and stayed with us for two weeks in September. Daniel is still patting his 'bald head' like Grandpa's and he still calls out for Nana when I do something that makes him mad. :)

These are some pictures of Molly and Daniel spending some great quality time with Nana and Grandpa during their visit. It means so much having family visit us over in England. I know it is a long and expensive flight which is why we are not able to come home any more than we do but having visits from family really helps us maintain sanity and helps the kids know that somewhere a long airplane flight away are people who love them and miss them. So thanks to everyone for your emails, care packages, visits and support.

Molly's 3rd birthday party

We celebrated Molly's 3rd birthday this year at the Cheeky Monkey playbarn. It was fantastic because we didn't have to do anything except bring the cake and treat bags!!! The kids played in the indoor play area and afterwards, we went to a special party hut for lunch, cake and presents. We had the party a few weeks early so that my parents could be here which made it soooo special for Molly and all of us. It is hard to believe my baby girl is 3. She is a sweet, sensitive, bright young lady and we are so proud of her. :)

Daniel's first haircut

Few from recently

Daniel doing what Daniel does. He will play 'baseball' until you force him to stop. For 30 minutes straight he will hit the ball, retrieve it, put it back on the tee and hit it again. Over and over with such consternation and determination. Best purchase ever.

Such a difference between Molly and Daniel at this age. Molly didn't like her feet on the grass and Daniel practically breaks the door down everyday to play outside.
Bryon's dad visited us in May. We went for a day trip to Stonehenge and had a great time!

On the way home from Stonehenge, we stopped in Oxford. What a beautiful college town! Can't wait to go back and really check it out.

My favorite picture of Daniel, ever.. love this little man!

Rainy summer days

Molly is completely obsessed with her boots and umbrella. Took this picture after church on Sunday. Even if it isn't raining, you'll most likely see Molly walking around outside looking just like this.