Ada enjoyed the gazebo at the park.
We enjoyed a picnic with Jennie and Marty.
6/23/2013
6/02/2013
New Kind of Bread
Mimi made a loaf of bread without wheat. (She feels much better since she stopped eating wheat.)
It smelled funny, but tastes good if you put lots of stuff like butter or jam on it.
It smelled funny, but tastes good if you put lots of stuff like butter or jam on it.
5/30/2013
Bowl and Plate
Danielle and Naomi made a beautiful bowl and plate for me.
The bowl is the exact size for cereal, and the plate says "Love Love Love Love Love".
Perfect!!
Thank you, Naomi and Danielle!!
PS - That's blobs of yogurt and cereal on the spoon. I noticed it doesn't look so good in the photo...
Thank you, Naomi and Danielle!!
PS - That's blobs of yogurt and cereal on the spoon. I noticed it doesn't look so good in the photo...
5/23/2013
Arboretum
Carol's daughters, Sue and Sherri, are visiting their Mom. They took Carol and Gail to visit the Dallas Arboretum.
5/22/2013
5/08/2013
Day 34 - Home Again
When we got home, we discovered the sprouted onion we planted last winter, which was about 12 inches tall when we left, had grown.
So had the grass.
So had the grass.
5/07/2013
Day 31 to 33 - England
As our time to return home approached, we played some board games - with real boards.
Ada got new shoes!
And the spring garden got new seeds.
Watering is always fun.
On our last day, Ada had a nice breakfast.
Then she drove us to the bus terminal.
Finally, sadly, it was time to bid farewell. And to make a 10 hour flight...
Next time, we plan to bring more luggage.
Finally, sadly, it was time to bid farewell. And to make a 10 hour flight...
5/06/2013
Day 30 - England
Monday was a Bank Holiday (meaning everyone is off work), so the obvious thing to do was have a barbecue at Kate's house.
It was a perfect day for a ride, so some of us decided the best way to get there was by bike.
Kate prepared a delicious meal of grilled vegetables, sausages, burgers, potatoes and fish. Yum!
Ada liked watching the goldfish.
The Grammies enjoyed comparing notes about grandbabies.
Mark's Dad filled in an old pond (with countless wheelbarrows of sand) to make a nice sandbox for Ada.
It was a perfect day for a ride, so some of us decided the best way to get there was by bike.
Kate prepared a delicious meal of grilled vegetables, sausages, burgers, potatoes and fish. Yum!
Ada liked watching the goldfish.
The Grammies enjoyed comparing notes about grandbabies.
Mark's Dad filled in an old pond (with countless wheelbarrows of sand) to make a nice sandbox for Ada.
5/05/2013
Day 29 - England - Beach Barbeque
Later, after the Bristol 10K was done, Mark, Ada and Pa went to the shore near Portishead for a Redman Girls family gathering (Kate and her sisters Chris and Fran.)
Their almost private beach is accessible only by foot, so we parked along the road and walked.
The path goes right along the shore, and is part of the Coastal Path which goes all the way around England.
It's not a sand beach, but it is a beautiful site.
It was lunch time when we got there.
Kate enjoys taking pictures of Ada, too. By the way, the low hills just visible on the horizon are in Wales.
Their almost private beach is accessible only by foot, so we parked along the road and walked.
The path goes right along the shore, and is part of the Coastal Path which goes all the way around England.
Day 29 - England - 10K Day
Following her training schedule app to the end, Jessica ate the traditional pre-race pasta the evening before.
Next morning, Ada & Mark did the official send-off, since Mimi and Pa were covering the race (run).
Adding the timing chip under the shoe laces.
Jessica met up with the first of her team members at the appointed spot - next to the silver sphere.
A few other runners showed up, too.
More of the team gathered, and warmed up by talking.
And they're off! Watch closely (2 seconds in) and you'll see Jessica and Bee as they begin their run.
While the team made its way around the course, Mimi and Pa enjoyed breakfast on the Bristol waterfront. England has the best Eggs Benedict in the world!
We (and a few other spectators) awaited the arrival of the team back at the marshalling spot. Sadly, the camera crew failed to get to the finish line in time.
The team shared victory cupcakes - well earned, and the main reason for running.
Congratulations to Jessica on completing her longest run so far!
Next morning, Ada & Mark did the official send-off, since Mimi and Pa were covering the race (run).
Adding the timing chip under the shoe laces.
Jessica met up with the first of her team members at the appointed spot - next to the silver sphere.
A few other runners showed up, too.
More of the team gathered, and warmed up by talking.
And they're off! Watch closely (2 seconds in) and you'll see Jessica and Bee as they begin their run.
While the team made its way around the course, Mimi and Pa enjoyed breakfast on the Bristol waterfront. England has the best Eggs Benedict in the world!
We (and a few other spectators) awaited the arrival of the team back at the marshalling spot. Sadly, the camera crew failed to get to the finish line in time.
The team shared victory cupcakes - well earned, and the main reason for running.
Congratulations to Jessica on completing her longest run so far!
5/04/2013
Day 22 through 28 - England
Mimi, Pa and Ada went to town. On the way, we watched a man unloading bags of dirt (for gardening).
This is High Street in Yatton, near the village center. We enjoy walking here.
We had a yummy breakfast at the bakery.
While we were there, we checked out the used scooter store.
The one Mimi is sitting on is priced at BP995 ($1600.)
These are street-worthy vehicles!
For example... We saw many of these while out shopping.
On the way back, we stopped by the park to smell the flowers.
Nanny Kate stopped by with Sarah, Manoj and the new baby on their way home from the hospital.
Here's the proud (and tired) New Mommy.
And here's the new baby.
Meanwhile, Ada was practicing her chair skills.
Some of which we do not quite understand.
Mimi took her turns at cooking.
In preparation for Jessica's upcoming 10K run, we went shopping.
We finally made it to Papa's Fish & Chips in Weston - our favorite.
Mark's Dad, Mark, Ada and Pa went for a hike up to Crook Peak.
On the way up, we saw some fellows preparing to fly radio controlled gliders, and admiring the view of North Somerset. Spectacular.
At the top of Crook Peak. Time for some liquid refreshment!
Ada tried out her mountain-legs. This was a fairly steep grassy slope, and it took a bit of effort to get the hang of it.
To say that Ada and her Dad have a mutual admiration thing going would be an understatement!
This is High Street in Yatton, near the village center. We enjoy walking here.
We had a yummy breakfast at the bakery.
While we were there, we checked out the used scooter store.
The one Mimi is sitting on is priced at BP995 ($1600.)
These are street-worthy vehicles!
For example... We saw many of these while out shopping.
On the way back, we stopped by the park to smell the flowers.
Nanny Kate stopped by with Sarah, Manoj and the new baby on their way home from the hospital.
Here's the proud (and tired) New Mommy.
And here's the new baby.
Meanwhile, Ada was practicing her chair skills.
Some of which we do not quite understand.
Mimi took her turns at cooking.
In preparation for Jessica's upcoming 10K run, we went shopping.
We finally made it to Papa's Fish & Chips in Weston - our favorite.
Mark's Dad, Mark, Ada and Pa went for a hike up to Crook Peak.
On the way up, we saw some fellows preparing to fly radio controlled gliders, and admiring the view of North Somerset. Spectacular.
At the top of Crook Peak. Time for some liquid refreshment!
Ada tried out her mountain-legs. This was a fairly steep grassy slope, and it took a bit of effort to get the hang of it.
To say that Ada and her Dad have a mutual admiration thing going would be an understatement!
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