Posted in Friends, Holiday, London on Nov 27th, 2011 No Comments »
Thanksgiving in the UK is just another day. However, we took the day off of our normal school routine and Chris took the day off of work. We spent a relaxing day cooking and baking in preparation for our big feast. The food was delicious . . . Chris’s Turkey The ‘Spread’ . . . [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 18th, 2011 No Comments »
Day 6 – Temple Mount Archaeology Site Western Wall with Dome of the Rock We had started in the area of the Western Wall for 3 days – we thought there wouldn’t be anything else to see. But, below all the other sites, there is an archaeology site of the old temple area. Archaeological Site [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 17th, 2011 No Comments »
Day 5 – Western Wall We had a peek at the Western Wall as we were going to the Muslim side of the Temple Mount the day before, but it was a different experience being down near the Wall amongst everyone. Steven showed us the preparations involved in approaching the Wall – the washing and [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 16th, 2011 No Comments »
Day 4 – Dome of the Rock We started our 4th day at the Dome of the Rock, where we saw the Muslim side of the Temple Mount. Studying Washing Area It is strictly forbidden for men and women to touch in any way on the Temple Mount. Women and Men Two Steps Away from [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 15th, 2011 No Comments »
Day 3 – Jordan River Our first stop for the day was the Jordan River. Driving here was a little unnerving as we had to drive through a heavily mined area – there were signs all over warning of the danger! Then scout vehicles going back and forth sweeping for tracks. Once we got to [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 14th, 2011 1 Comment »
Day 2 – The Galilee We started the day at Tel Dan Nature Reserve. There were lots of signs of animals, but I think the only animals we saw were a little crab and a lizard. However, we saw some major springs that help form the Jordan River. As we walked along little streams, one [...]
Posted in Becca, Chris, Emma, Travel, site-seeing on Nov 13th, 2011 4 Comments »
While growing up in the United States I always had the impression that other countries were worlds away from us and I never saw how they interconnected with how we live. I hope my children grow up with a different outlook on the world as we have the opportunities to travel. Our most recent travels [...]
Posted in Family, Holiday, London on Nov 7th, 2011 1 Comment »
One of the bigger British holidays is Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night on 5 November. This is the anniversary of the prevention of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators, was arrested, tortured and executed for his part in the plot. So, [...]
Posted in Holiday, Kids, London on Nov 6th, 2011 1 Comment »
I’m the first to admit that Halloween isn’t a big holiday in our house. I didn’t even bother to get any decorations out for it this time. When I asked the kids what they wanted to be for Halloween, Emma and Caleb both told me they weren’t going to go trick-or-treating so didn’t need a [...]
Posted in Birthday, Emma on Nov 6th, 2011 3 Comments »
Can it be, 13?! Time has flown by so fast, but we officially have a teenager on our hands! What we love about Emma at 13: Cami (age 5) – “She’s our big sister and I love her very much.” Hannah (age 8 ) – “She’s pretty.” Caleb (age 10) – “She loans me money [...]