Almost there (70%)

20 Aug

Well we’ve sold the Alfa, dismantled Gabriel’s bed and are almost set for the movers next week.  My office is still a mess and we have a few things still to sell (Gumtree Cambridge): – Portable Air Conditioner – Samsung … Read More »

Hiking in Northern England

28 Apr

While Susie and Pearl have been in Texas over the Easter break, Gabriel and I headed north to Cumbria and Northumberland.  Our first stop was the Lake District to hike Scafell Pike.  Gabriel’s friend Tumi and part of his family … Read More »

Bevo in Britain

2 Feb

As this morning is a bit odd, to say the least, this is going to be a strange posting.  To preface today’s oddity, the kids received iPod Touches for the winter holidays this year.  Therefore, Gabriel is no longer using … Read More »

Happy Holidays

20 Dec

This last month seems to have gone by with a whirl.  After Pearl’s ice skating extravaganza, we had company for Thanksgiving.  Our friends Wendy, Frank and Luke came from Germany for a long weekend.  We held the turkey day feast … Read More »

Happy Birthday Week

23 Nov

What an exciting week it was.  Pearl’s birthday happened middle of the week.  We surprised her by completely redoing her room (while she was at school).  Susie cleaned out all the clutter and I replaced the loft bed with a … Read More »

Pumpkin Carving

1 Nov

We held our annual pumpkin carving gathering on Friday.  The weather cooperated (started raining after all the carving finished) and the house inside and outside was not overly crowded.  I think the proper term is ‘snug’.  The star of the … Read More »

Autumn has arrived

6 Oct

We’ve now crossed over into October.  It is now supposed to be officially Autumn, though I must say the weather seems the same as September.  Slightly wet (very wet today), lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s.  While … Read More »