Wednesday, April 20, 2011
First steps
Look who took her first step today! A giant step from the couch to the coffee table. She was so proud of herself! She is also talking a little bit. Mama, dada, hi, byebye. So much fun to listen to her!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Finally some pics of England
Family pic in front of our old house... The Old Rectory.
Feeding the horses at the end of the road
Under the village sign
Maggie running around in her first garden at The Old Rectory
The name of our room at the pub!
John enjoying a pint of Adnams broadside... A pic of the small cozy bar at the pub
Daddy telling Maggie about her life while in Barton
Breakfast at the pub. A very proper British guest at the pub asked Maggie what her name was. Maggie's response: "pumpkin cakes!"
Cute little Katherine at breakfast.
Feeding the horses at the end of the road
Under the village sign
Maggie running around in her first garden at The Old Rectory
The name of our room at the pub!
John enjoying a pint of Adnams broadside... A pic of the small cozy bar at the pub
Daddy telling Maggie about her life while in Barton
Breakfast at the pub. A very proper British guest at the pub asked Maggie what her name was. Maggie's response: "pumpkin cakes!"
Cute little Katherine at breakfast.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Home sweet California!
The girls and I arrived yesterday into SFO. What a wonderful welcome from my folks! Mom waiting with cupcakes in hand for Maggie. I can't begin to explain how smooth our trip went. From the night before spent at the Sofitel, to the concierge who delivered all of our bags to the check in, to the beautiful Terminal 5 lounge, to our comfy seats, to the flight attendants carrying all of my bags. If I wasn't exhausted and traveling with two small children alone it would have been a wonderful, relaxing trip!
We spent the weekend visiting our old village and friends in the UK. I have pics and stories and lots of things to write about our love for the UK... Adnams, the Spread Eagle, Church Farm, Dawn's brownies, the Old Rectory, Mary's (the one across the road) cooking, seeing the Simon girls all grown up and working at the pub, a visit to the Queen's country house Sandringham, visiting Buckle the super sow, eating a steak and ale pie with Otis the big FAT cat at the Hare Arms pub, screaming peacocks, !!!. Yes, it rural Norfolk we are talking about. That is as exciting as it gets.
It was so nice to be back, but we missed all of our friends who have moved on. What a great time we had looking back on all of the fun nights we had in the Old Rectory... sitting around the kitchen table I picked up on the side of the road in Bury (thanks Belinda for spotting it!) and sharing a cuppa (or a glass of wine or two!) with so many interesting people. I loved it when someone would just pop round.
I have many pics to post, but I must run to bed because both girls are asleep and jet lag has been rough. We will probably be awake from 1 am - 6 am tonight. If anyone is up and bored... give us a call!
We spent the weekend visiting our old village and friends in the UK. I have pics and stories and lots of things to write about our love for the UK... Adnams, the Spread Eagle, Church Farm, Dawn's brownies, the Old Rectory, Mary's (the one across the road) cooking, seeing the Simon girls all grown up and working at the pub, a visit to the Queen's country house Sandringham, visiting Buckle the super sow, eating a steak and ale pie with Otis the big FAT cat at the Hare Arms pub, screaming peacocks, !!!. Yes, it rural Norfolk we are talking about. That is as exciting as it gets.
It was so nice to be back, but we missed all of our friends who have moved on. What a great time we had looking back on all of the fun nights we had in the Old Rectory... sitting around the kitchen table I picked up on the side of the road in Bury (thanks Belinda for spotting it!) and sharing a cuppa (or a glass of wine or two!) with so many interesting people. I loved it when someone would just pop round.
I have many pics to post, but I must run to bed because both girls are asleep and jet lag has been rough. We will probably be awake from 1 am - 6 am tonight. If anyone is up and bored... give us a call!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Family day in Woodge!
Last day out in Lodz. It was beautiful! Sun shining and almost 50 degrees! We had lunch with daddy at a great French restaurant.
Maggie dressed herself today and told me exactly how to do her hair. 
Jane... This picture is for YOU! He can't wait for Pina Coladas or Boy Bands in Arizona!
Maggie wanted to take some pictures of us. Here is the first attempt. Pretty good!
Another one from Maggie!
The new photographer
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Homeward bound
It's official... after all of the visits to labs, hospitals, etc this past week... the girls & I are heading back to the states. Off to the UK on Thursday to visit friends and stay in our old village and then back to SF on Monday.
It's been real Poland! Any final requests for Polish goodies?
It's been real Poland! Any final requests for Polish goodies?
Thanks Steph!
Steph left for Ohio on Monday. We had a great visit and really appreciated all of her help! There were not too many action shots as we had a pretty lazy week.
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Lab
For those of you following the Polish lab/hospital drama... Here are pics from the Lab today.
John on his way in.
The waiting room.
The entrance way
John on his way in.
The waiting room.
The entrance way
Poznan
We had a great time visiting the 'other half' of the squadron up in Poznan. The weather was actually sunny and crisp. But not freezing! The town has a beautiful old square, beautiful churches, and great food. Maggie had so much fun playing with Brady and was thrilled that she had a playmate that spoke English!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Visitors!
Grandma Steph is here to help with the girls! We are so happy to have her here.
We spent part of our weekend in the Western part of Poland in a town called Poznan. It was a great town with a beautiful square. We went there to visit the other Americans who are stationed here. Of course we had to hit Dinoland on the way. Maggie loved it! I will post some pictures tomorrow.
We spent part of our weekend in the Western part of Poland in a town called Poznan. It was a great town with a beautiful square. We went there to visit the other Americans who are stationed here. Of course we had to hit Dinoland on the way. Maggie loved it! I will post some pictures tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Women's Day!
From what we could figure out, today was "Women's Day" in Poland! Not really sure what it means... But something of a cross between valentine's day and mother's day. Also not really sure why it falls on Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day in the Uk!
There were people selling flowers on every street corner for "the women". So... John bought the Smith girls some flowers! We are still a little bit confused by the holiday!
UPDATE: I have just been informed by my girlfriend that it is 'international women's day' and there are incredible events empowering women around the world today. It has nothing to do with gifts or flowers... Apparently I am totally out of the loop. The florists in Poland are doing a great job marketing to the guys who don't want to screw up a 'holiday'!
There were people selling flowers on every street corner for "the women". So... John bought the Smith girls some flowers! We are still a little bit confused by the holiday!
UPDATE: I have just been informed by my girlfriend that it is 'international women's day' and there are incredible events empowering women around the world today. It has nothing to do with gifts or flowers... Apparently I am totally out of the loop. The florists in Poland are doing a great job marketing to the guys who don't want to screw up a 'holiday'!
Monday, March 07, 2011
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