Labor Day in the Lake District

My favorite town in the Lake District, Grasmere!  Headed into town to see what we can see! 

The grave of William Wordsworth.  We totally stumbled upon this church and grave in Grasmere.  I didn't even realize it was here until we saw a sign.  Love it when you stumble unexpectedly upon something neat!

Molly at Wordsworth's grave

Beautiful scenery in the Lake District!

Another beautiful shot!

Our friend Trina, told us not to miss the Grasmere Gingerbread shop and she was sooo right!  It was the yummiest thing I've put in my mouth in ages.  It wasn't what you think of as gingerbread, hard to explain but you can visit this store online and order some for yourself!  They also had locally made rum butter to go with it, mmmmmmm.

This is the road leading to Wordsworth's home just out side of Lake Windermere.  Can you imagine walking through this quaint little area every day!  No wonder he was so inspired.

Outside of Wordsworth's home.

Molly being cute :)

Taking a little stroll down one of the back roads

Daniel playing hide and seek behind the curtains.  This is his favorite game, even now but he always gives himself away by his little toes hanging out.  

Beatrix Potter, the famed author of stories like Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and so many more is from the Lakes.  We visited the Beatrix Potter Museum and exhibit.  This is the Peter Rabbit display. 

Little miniature tea room display in the museum.  There was so much detail put into the displays.  Each of her stories had it's own miniature display.

Mr. McGreggors Garden.  They did extensive research into what plants, veggies, herbs, would have been grown during Beatrix Potter's day in this area of England.  Then they replicated the garden here just as it would have been for Peter Rabbit in the story.  They also use these veggies in the cafe in the museum.

Entryway

We stayed in a little 'log cabin' type spot in a holiday park.  It rained most of the trip but the park included entrance into a large heated indoor pool, games, arcade, restaurants, playgrounds.  So, we kept busy in and out of the rain!  

We had fun!  Time to head home! 

Few of Daniel lately

Happy Birthday to my sweetie

Happy 33rd birthday to my handsome husband :)

German Chocolate Cake by request of the birthday boy.

One year older, one year more handsome and one year more loved by his family :)

Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treating

Playgroup Halloween Party

Each year playgroup throws a party for the base children under 5 years old and this year we had a blast!  Lots of games, crafts, fun decorations and music, and so much more.  

 Yummo

Fishing for prizes in the gooey noodle soup

Party is over but DJ Lance Rock is just getting pumped up!

Molly and Zoey heading out to trick or treat.

  My sweet silly husband :)

 Pumpkins the kids decorated during playgroup

The REAL DJ Lance

Portugal Part 1

 We were so blessed this summer to be able to visit the beautiful country of Portugal.  I found a very unusual and very rustic lodge in the middle of nowhere that we stayed at with no tv, Internet, phone, radio, and very few lights (it did have running water tho!)  We were able to spend quality time together without any distractions and it was so wonderful!  Not to mention, we saw, by far, the most beautiful beaches we've seen since moving to England and we had the best pizza at a little local brick oven pizza place that I've EVER had!! 

Alconbury Baptist Church Family Day

These are OLD pictures from this past June of our church sponsored family day.  We spent the morning doing archery and rock climbing and then had a great British BBQ.  This was Bryon's first experience with archery and he rocked it, as you can see from the bull's eye shot!  Molly and Daniel discovered a new love for hula hooping :)  I didn't do much blogging over the summer so as I come upon old pictures I'll keep posting them even though they are late! Better late then never  ;)

Summer flower garden

 These are a few pictures that I could find from our back yard this summer. One of the neatest things about being able to stay at home here in England is how much fun I've had learning about gardening.  Molly has really enjoyed being able to help with growing our own fruits and vegetables watering the plants and flowers.  It is so different than in the States though because here, everyone's yard looks fantastic!!  I know a lady who lives in government housing in the UK and every time I go to her house, I'm amazed that even these houses have well kept and flower filled lawns.  I appreciate the pride the British take in their homes, plus think it is just in the blood of the English people and I love it!