For those of you who keep checking for updates, I must apologize for my delay in posting lately. It seems that life with 3 little ones keeps me quite busy, and I spent most free moments with my guests when they were here. So I am playing catch up to fill you in on the rest of our adventures with my parents.
FRIDAY: Cora and I enjoyed a quiet evening at home while the rest of the gang went to a rugby game in Bath. It was a cold evening, but they bundled up and enjoyed it.
SATURDAY: We took a very interesting, one-hour scenic route to visit Old Wardour Castle. Talk about being out in the middle of the country! As the sign says, it was a stunning 14th-century romantic ruin. The kids loved walking through it and climbing up to the top. We were just amazed at the history...It was built as a six-sided castle in the late 14th century. The castle was badly damaged during the English Civil War in 1644 and was never restored.
Beautiful grounds around the castle
Dylan in his wellies (a little U.K.) and his Mizzou fleece (a little U.S.)
Walking up to the castle
An artist's interpretation of what it looked like in the late 14th century
Amelia enjoyed picking flowers.
She loves Dandelions.
Up we go.
Cora enjoyed her first visit to a castle in the stroller.
Dylan is peeking out from the middle window above.
The beautiful blue sky out the top of the castle
They loved looking out from the top.
The kids are standing in what is left of this blasted side.
The grounds out front and the lake were beautiful.
Eric, Dylan, Amelia and Grandpa in the castle
Cora was relaxing after a busy day at the castle.
SUNDAY: After enjoying pancakes, the kids headed outside to enjoy the sunshine. They sure had fun playing on the driveway.
Don't ask me what Amelia was doing. Oh my.
Do you want to guess how many balls Dylan has lost over the walls? Fun way to meet neighbors.
Some more sibling pictures
Amelia, Cora, Dylan...cutest little piggies ever!
So sweet!
Cora must be thinking, "I hope they don't turn this swing on high."
Sweetie pie
They took a walk and ended up at McDonald's. Time for Happy Meals!
MONDAY: Dylan and Amelia went to school, and I cannot recall exactly what we did.
Love to snuggle!
Look who has bubbles in her mouth.
Playing BINGO when Daddy got home from work
TUESDAY:
Cora in her cherries outfit from Aunt Terri
We made an appointment at the American Embassy in London to register Cora's birth with the United States, apply for her passport and her Social Security number. We NEED her passport so she can fly back to the U.S. with us in June. Of course they only offer morning appointments, and it is about a two hour drive. So we decided to take everyone, head to London on Wednesday evening and make a little trip out of it before my parents flew out on Friday. Eric got on Expedia and found a hotel. We went to the train station and bought tickets. My mom and I did laundry and got everyone packed. On Wednesday, we were ready for London! Next post...LONDON!
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