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The Trek to Fountains Abbey

Day two dawned windier and rainier and colder than ever. I looked out the window and watched the rain blowing sideways and thought about how this might spice up our day.It was indeed an adventure.It...

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The Shades of Pemberley

This is Chatsworth House, usually attributed as the inspiration for Mr. Darcy's Pemberley. The latest version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed here.We've seen our share of grand houses, but this was...

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What are Men Compared to Rocks and Mountains?

On the fourth day of our trip, we found out why it is called the Peak District.The area is an interesting mix of landscapes--rolling hills with lush river valleys in between. When you crest the hills,...

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Haddon Hall

The last place we visited was Haddon Hall. This seriously old manor house has been used in loads of films, including The Princess Bride, Pride and Prejudice, and at least three adaptations of Jane...

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Two Troopers

I've talked a lot this last year about how hard it is to travel with kids. How tough it is to take them important places. But now I want to tell you how proud I am of all they've put up with: being...

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Good Times

She's just sitting in a bin with a wooden horse and a Burger King crown singing and watching the washing machine spin.

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Spring walks

I used to take the sun for granted. Now when it makes an appearance, I stop whatever I'm doing so we can get outside and enjoy it. Springtime in England is beautiful--overgrown, lush, blooming. When...

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A Day at the Track

Despite having a houseful of girls, Roo managed to have a very manly Father's Day. It started off with...shopping. At the mall. Okay, so the first half was still pretty girly, but Roo did end up with a...

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On Moving

Our first week in EnglandOne year ago, we arrived in England. In our minds, we were going to be here for at least three years. We embraced the change and opened our hearts to living here, to settling...

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Happy Birthday Esmé

The day started off well with waffles and a kitchen full of balloons. In the morning, we went to the Cranleigh village carnival where we pet farm animals, played on a bouncy slide, rode in a little...

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Happy Birthday Annie! (by Roo)

There is nothing harder for me to do than show emotion. I have no memory of ever having shed a tear. This makes being married to me somewhat difficult at times, especially when all you need is someone...

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Good Memories

Playing with PaisleyPenshurst Place on a hot dayArundel Castle with Grandpa and GrandmaPenny's HairAtop Devil's Dyke Beachy HeadAll boxed upA final goodbye

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A Flash of Life

A few nights before we left England, I painted my fingernails. We were going out with friends. The thing I thought as I was spreading the red across my nails was, I wonder how different my life will...

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Family Pictures

I realize most people who read this blog were there on the day these pictures were taken, but I still want to share them because, thanks to Amy, they turned out so beautifully!

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Assimilating to the Culture

Who knew it would be so easy to become cowgirls?Those are Wrangler jeans, sparkly blue cowboy boots, and a real cowboy hat. And a pink fluffy pony.On a tractor in a Snow White dress. Why not? 

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What Happens when Penny Goes to the Carwash

This is during the Hot Foam Presoak: Then sometime between the Touchless Wash and the Spot-Free Rinse:Happens every time.

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The Eastern Idaho State Fair

One Saturday we were feeling the call of the wild, so we drove 40 minutes to Blackfoot for the Eastern Idaho State Fair. A few blocks past what I imagine to be the world's largest and only potato...

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My Girls (and boy)

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This and That

Penny's hair is getting more awesome by the day.Esmé as a chefPenny half naked riding a tricycle with a dog.Watching a summer stormSnack timeA long car ride (one of many)Esmé's first day of preschool

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California Trip #1 (of 3)

Our annual trip to the Hollywood Bowl for the John William's concert. This time it was sans children.We saw JJ Abrams in the audience and Roo had the courage to ask for a picture. He was a nice guy.We...

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