We'll be discovering Oxford now

Betsy and family have made the move to their new home in Oxford so I suppose we will begin to discover the city also. For now the impressive thing is a large back (garden) yard with plenty of space for the children to play and a separate room for little Theo. It's not bad that they will see their dad most nights also. Thank you Lord for answering our requests.

First missing tooth!

Playhouse

Office

Helping

Long Garden

July Fourth in Bromley

We did our best to bring out the feel of the fourth by visiting a school fair, grilling chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad etc. Sophia entered a flag cake in the school contest and we had watermelon for dessert.

No rain in Spain

I spent some time in Spain teaching an eager group of students. The weather was very warm and so was the welcome.

Villa Family

From the walkway

Typical home

Colorful blooms

Forty Two and Counting

Since Sophia was born on our anniversary, June 13ths have been in popular demand. So, Barb and I took the day before to celebrate in London. We visited the pub from which the Pilgrims joined the Mayflower for the sail to the New World in the 1600s and spent the night near Kensington Gardens after a Poulet Breton meal at Cafe Rouge. On the real day we were deeply involved in a Narnia party for the little princess.

Hidden in Rotherhithe

The Fireplace

The Collection

Barb over the Thames

Larry with the life ring

The Stars and Stripes?

Simis Wedding

One of my guitar students from a long time ago, Simi, was married to Jas last weekend. Their community put on a serious bash at a place called Wicksteed Park. There was food and more food, dancing (both professionals and guests), a photo booth with dress up clothes for the children and high levels of volume! Congratulations and may the celebrations continue.

mini fish and chips

dressed up

Danish and Azariah

the old gang

Sunny's family

groom and bride

the professionals

Half from Half Term

Half of these pictures are from Half Term. The others are just cute!

The climbing queen

The dancing queen

Serious sag

Brave boy

Popeye?

One day

Couch creatures

Downpour before Departure

On our final day in Ireland we packed up, cleaned the house, took our garbage and recyclables with us and headed over the mountains toward Kerry Airport. It was raining in the mountains but we stopped at a few spots to enjoy the views. On the other side we visited Muckross National Park with the estate home, waterfall, and hike through the forest. We also stopped at Ross Castle which has been restored to some of it's grandeur but were not able to take a tour due to time. From there we went to the airport after topping up with fuel. Kerry is a small airport and you must board the airplane from the tarmac. It was while waiting on said tarmac that a wind blew up with a downpour that gave us one last reminder of the wild weather that sweeps in from the Atlantic!

Muckross Gardens

The Waterfall

Muckross Deer

Ross Castle Restored

Restoration Poster

Waterproof Jaunty

After the Downpour