Sunday, August 31, 2014

Trip 23: Llandudno

This weekend took us to northern Wales for some new exploration.  We found The Great Orme and explored the top with some sheep and goats.

The views along the northern coast look a lot like the PCH in California...
Andersons at The Great Orme
Mara is becoming a fan of apples (or at least 1/2 of them)...
What Happens When a 4yr Old Eats An Apple

Daddy and his girls

View From The Great Orme
Mara was a little scared on the cable car when we first got on...
Cable car to Great Orme


The girls chased some sheep at the top too...
Mara chasing sheep

Trip 22: Scotland

Last weekend was a bank holiday - I guess the UK version of Labor Day.  We were fortunate enough to see Grandma and Grandpa in Edinburgh, explore a whisky distillery, and a National Park.

Edinburgh is a beautiful city, and wonderful to visit in August when The Fringe is happening.  We been there twice in August (both last year and this year), and it has easily become our favorite city in the UK.

Edinburgh Grandparents and the Girls
Made my own bottle of Scotch:) Glengoyne Distillery Loch Lamond Outing and Hosh in Edinburgh Edinburgh Hanging at the Train Station

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Trip 21: Peak District National Park

Saturday exploring in our new country...we drove to the Peak District National Park today and braved some majorly windy roads.  We only had to stop once as Jeryn became car sick.  She was a great trooper, and hopefully this was a one-time occurrence.
Mara was a brilliant explorer for her first official hike on her own:)  We also had lunch with the most tame ducks we have ever seen.  We made a great day of it.


Andersons in the Peak DistrictAnderson at Derwent Dam Derwent Valley

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Trip 20: Home

Wow, what a wonderful week at home.  Everything is easy, comfortable, and familiar.  We are so fortunate to have a loving family and amazing friends who came to visit us.  We also won the weather lottery with 9  days of picture perfect MN cabin weather.

A special thanks to Benjamin and Janessa, Grandma Pam, and Grandpa and Grandma Anderson.  Here are a few picture highlights:
Grandma and our fam

More MN cabin fun
More MN cabin fun More MN cabin fun MN cabin time! MN cabin time! More MN cabin fun Great friends Great college friends!
MN cabin time! MN cabin time! MN cabin time!
MN Cabin Bocce Ball Bar Harbor Dairy Queen
Grandma on the boat with grandkids Two hats and a greenie
Jackie at the Cabin

 
American Girl Doll Day Grandma and her kids