London Temple Emma and Chris started the last day of the year by attending the temple with our ward’s youth (those that were in town over the holidays). They had a great day and made it home in time for
Stonehenge
We had passed Stonehenge a few times and never had the opportunity to stop and enjoy it. So, on our way home from Center Parcs, we took advantage of our time and stopped. We arrived well before their posted opening
Center Parcs
Not wanting to go too far from home over the holidays, we decided to try a holiday spot not too far from us – Center Parcs. There are a number of these throughout the UK, but they are quite popular
2011 Christmas Wrap-up
There is no competition in our house on what holiday is everyone’s favorite – it is definitely Christmas!! I think what makes it a favorite is that we have more traditions for this holiday than any other, and that’s where
Merry Christmas!
The tree is up, with ornaments placed ever so strategically. The cookies are all baked and delivered joyfully to neighbors and friends. The ward’s service project held at our home was lovingly done. Santa managed to appear at our ward’s
Ballet Grades
Another year, another level of ballet completed. Cami Hannah The girls had their grades the beginning of November, but didn’t get the results until last week. Both passed with “A’s” and “A Stars”. I still don’t get the British grading
Hannah’s 9th Birthday
Hannah has been counting down to her big day for quite awhile and the day finally arrived! She is now 9 years old! Because she has a December birthday, we’ve always found it hard to have a friend birthday party.
St. Paul’s ‘Messiah’ Concert
Andersons and Stephensons Every year St. Paul’s Cathedral puts on a free ‘Messiah’ Concert. The tickets are first come, first serve so it was nice to get a heads up from one of my friends of the event. Both our
Thanksgiving 2011
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
Israel – Part 6
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