We rode the train into London. Archie and Sylvie loved watching the city go by in the window and being on the train. Archie narrated the entire ride in and ride home. He was making the commuters smile with all his commentary, "Mommy, it's dark outside. The lights are on." He is into the dark and light parts of the day now and that light turn on when it is dark. It was super cute.
London Bridge in the background. Perfect weather. We spent the entire day in the city.
South bank walk.
We headed to the Tate Modern Museum of Art. It is an old power station made into a modern art musem. The old turbine room is now the main entrance gallery. It is several football fields long and the kids ran around for 1 1/2 hours. Part of it is a large ramp the kids ran up and down. Archie also let his cars roll down it. It was very entertaining for all of us and other patrons.
Up and down again!
Come-on Sylvie, this way.
Sylvie's first baby-chino at Starbucks! She is a fan.
Cuddles with Nora. This is our good family friend who grew up with Campbell's Dad. we stayed a half our trip at her house and the other at her daughter's house with her family. It was so gracious and nice of them to share their homes and holiday with us. It was also great because they had wonderful decorations for the kids to enjoy.
We found a wonderful English Pub where we enjoyed some coffee and treats with the kids. We love the UK!
The kids are at an age now where travelling is getting a bit easier. They are able to sit more than 5 minutes (roughly 12).
Chistmas morning. We brought a couple of presnts and it was fun to see the kids get excited this year.
Archie understood who Santa was but not what he is all about. He had a good time opening presents as well.
The fishing was a big hit!
The were good kids the entire trip and we had so much fun!
Chistmas Day walk near Nora's house
Out for a walk near Pip and Mark's house in Surrey. They live in a beautiful part of the UK and we were able to do some gorgeous walks in the countryside. This is a hilltop over looking Surrey and the valleys. The weather was outstanding for most of the week, minus the massive wind and rain storm one night that flooded the area and nocked down some trees!
Christmas table set at Pip and Marks house
Post Christmas photo, not sure what day this was. This is a classic Sylvie, "Go?" for where did it go?
Archie is into making tea and toast. Here he is drinking it. We even make real mint tea together which he gets to drink.
Sylvie and her new best friend Zoe. Zoe loves Sylvie and had a great time playing with her. She was so sweet and thoughtful toward her.
The kids enjoying a musical snowman
Game of table tennis before dinner. Archie LOVED it and could actually hit the ball with the paddle. Sylvie had a great time too.
Just about to serve!
Mark just about to carve the turkey and get dinner started. It was a fantastic meal and we all enjoyed the feast.
Boxing Day: Alice, Zoe, and Sylvie enjoing some cartoon.
Archie and Sylvie are starting the new year off right. They are best friends and really care for one another. We are excited for this next year and all it will bring. We are thankful for our friends who have helped us make this Christmas special. It will be one of the special holidays when the kids were young and there was lots of magic. Thank you for everything:
Nora, Alan, Pip, Mark, Alice, & Zoe.
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