Monday, June 15, 2009

What we've been up to the past month

As unbelievable as it is, we have been living here in England for 2 months already. The time really flies when you are as busy as we have been the past month or so. I would love to have kept up with all our adventures, but we still don't have "real" internet service yet! If everything falls into place we might have internet installed before the baby is born. So here is a quick recap of the past month:

Went to the beach and pier here in Brighton

Brighton Pier has the most fantastic fresh donuts and candy floss (cotton candy). It takes real restraint not to go there every day. Aunt Kimber and Uncle Julian spent a fun weekend visit with us "at the shore".

Took a trip back to the US for Aunt Ashley's mission homecoming and Aunt Kelly's graduation

After serving in the freezing cold (Canada) for 18+ months, my sister Ashley returned home from her mission. It was a joyous reunion and all the family (except Ryan who had business in NYC) was there. Link loved playing with his extended family, going to the petting zoo, and spending almost every day outside in the yard.

Had Nana, Pop, Ashley and Kelly come visit us in England

What fun to have a house full of visitors! Link especially loved all the extra playmates and still talks about his adventures at the beach.


Ryan and I took a fantastic getaway [sans Lincoln] to Italy!

Leaning Tower of Pisa, ride through the Tuscan countryside, great Italian food, The Uffizi, David, shopping, walking along the river in Florence, Duomo, music in the Piazzas, relaxing, and LOTS of gelato. This was the first time I have been away from Lincoln - ever. It was hard to leave him, but I knew he was in good hands with my parents and we had a wonderful time.



Baby Girl Giles continues to grow! Only 7 weeks to go!

9 comments:

Shelly Beth said...

Wow. Looks like you have been having so much FUN! Going to Italy? How magical and romantic! I am glad you were able to get away before baby girl comes. Good luck with everything ahead of you!

Laura said...

It looks like you did have a ery busy month. How nice to get away just the two of you. Especially before your little girl comes.

Lant Family said...

You guys are up to alot of fun. I can't believe you only have 7 weeks left, you look great.

Lulu said...

Wow, looks like you guys have been having fun and keeping busy! Keep keeping us posted of ur adventures. It's fun to read about!
And I can't believe that your precious baby girl only has 7 weeks left! How time flies!

gretchen said...

How fun that you were able to go to Italy! And I can't believe you're due in just 7 weeks--that's so soon!

Karen said...

What fun to share some of those adventures with you! Miss you. Can't wait to see you all very soon!

Chelli said...

What a great time you've been having! Italy sounds amazing!

Sara said...

Hey Jamie! You look great! I have a whoooole new appreciation for birth and labor after helping my best friend through it this last weekend. Much love and love the pics!

Emily said...

Wow, how great you went to Italy! You all must be having such a great time...does Ryan get any work done? ;)