Nottingham Castle

Yesterday we had a really fun day with Sarah. She has had a pen pal since grade school that lives near Nottingham. We took the 2 hour trek (the British thing that would be a weekend trip not a day trip). It was a very windy day so we did not spend a lot of time at the castle but it was fun. Laura (Sarah's pen pal) showed us around Nottingham. We parked in a multi-story car park (parking garage) that I was not sure my van was too tall but we made it. PHEW! We got our pictures taken with Robin Hood. Sarah got to have tea with her British friend. We were exhausted after pushing strollers full of children around the city but it was successful.

Shopping in Cambridge...

 

 

Since I have moved here there have been a lot of big events in our life. I have not had time to just really experience the English life without watching my children or having a mission. I was very fortunate to be able to go shopping with a friend a couple weekends ago and experience the British life. We did have a mission. Finding me some pants (trousers) because I have lost over 30 lbs since Bethany was born. I just wanted to share a few things while going in and out of dressing rooms and trying on British clothes.

Generally speaking the British are much quieter than Americans but girls still talk in the dressing room. It is so funny to hear them say words differently in their "accent"

All of their "trousers" the buttons and zippers are opposite of American jeans. I was having a very difficult time with that and did not know what was wrong. I finally figured it out.

I still have not had "tea" at a very posh tea shop but that will happen soon...

Scones....

So I am having a small group over in the morning and decided that I would try my hand at scones. So here is the recipe. With a preserve from Lady Jay's called Strawberry Champagne these are delish! Just have to say that I think that it was a sucess. We will see what the ladies think in the morning...

Likes and dislikes

I like the fact that all of the fruit and veg is labeled where it is grown.

I don't like the fact that I had to back my minivan out of the "school car park (parking lot)" (its really just the parking for the locals who live there) for over a half a block with a wall on one side, cars on the other, 5 cars waiting on me, and one tire on the path (side walk) and one on the street.

I like the fact that I am at home more with my children. I did not know that I could become a home body and like to be home. I really think that my children have a lot of security in being at home.

I don't like the fact that when I go shopping for clothes and look at the rack I do not know what size I am in British.

I like the fact that I have lost over 30 pounds since Bethany was born.

I don't like the fact that all of my pants seem to fall off of me and drag on the ground in the water.

I like the fact that the British eggs don't have to go in the fridge. Saves room in my tiny fridge.

I like the fact that I can get cheese from all over the world. It is really my goal to try as many different types of cheeses. Even ones with mold on it :)

I like the fact that I live in an exciting place where my friends and family want to come visit. We would love to have YOU too!

I don't like the fact that I am far away when I need a coffee date with a friend.

I like the fact that I can keep up with my friends online.

I don't like the fact that when they are online is when I should be going to bed. Good night!

My brother...

For those of you who do not know my little brother he is living in LA and for almost a year now is a full time musician. They are doing a show tonight and here is a video. Have a great time tonight Zac & Cam! xx

Flu vaccine....

Very interesting....