Monday, June 17, 2013

Good Friends Travel Long Distances!








I never would have guessed that this summer would be so busy at the English Cottage with friends visiting! We were blessed to have our good pal Jody from our California days come stay for a week! It was so much fun hanging out. We didn't do anything too over the top exciting as Jeryn had school all week and Mara is still napping, but we did enjoy a couple nights out to dinner, day trips to London and Liverpool, a tour of Old Trafford arena home to the Manchester United Futbol team and quality time together at the house laughing!

Then two days after Jody went home, Amber my college roommate, happened to be in London for the week. She was sweet enough to train over a couple times to visit while she was in the area. So good to catch up and hang out.

Love these girls and it was such a bright light in my life to have them come all this way to visit!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Saturday, May 18, 2013

School Fair 2013


IMG_5150, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Jeryn and Mara LOVED The Firs School Fair today! There were fun rides, swings, junk food, balloon teddy bears and best of all FACE PAINTING! The lady who did their faces was so sweet! I think Jeryn told me she would like to have 'Facepainting by Anni' for her birthday party in November. Needless to say, it was tough getting them in the bath tonight! What a GREAT DAY!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day to our Special Moms!






Out of Air...

After 540 km, my air popped.  I guess it is time for new shoes.  


Trip 3: Happy Mother's Day! A quick trip to York

Happy Mother's Day!

We took a quick trip for the day to York.  It is similar to Chester in many ways...lots of little shops, surrounded by city walls, and lots of tourists.

We saw York Minster...
York Minster, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.



The Train Museum (all the National Museums are free in the UK)...

Rode this little train...(cool, but way overpriced for a 10 minute ride)...

The "Shambles"...which is a really crooked street with buildings from the 1200's...

Then celebrated Mother's Day (which is a different day than Mum's Day in the UK) by getting some Rocco Chocolates for Mom!

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Trip 2: Liverpool Cathedral

Our adventures today took us to the 5th largest cathedral in the world.  Liverpool Cathedral was incredibly large and very beautiful on the inside.
Plus, we were the only people from MN (or TN) to visit today:)

Liverpool Cathedral, originally uploaded by josh77anderson.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Look out pigeons, Mr. C has arrived!


 This is 'Mr. Constipation' affectionately called Mr. C. He arrived today by mail from Amazon. I hope he lives up to his title and puts a stop to all the pigeon poop on my car and in our yard. I would also appreciate not having to listen to them at 5am each morning outside my window.
Thanks in advance Mr. C!!

He is kinda creepy looking with his yellow eyes. I can only HOPE the pigeons think the same!