We all gotz snotz!!!

Yep. Every last one of us is down with a cold this weekend. Blah, blah, blah...

Ian off to RobinWood

Ian's school (St. Joseph's Primary), is participating in a 3-day camp at the RobinWood activity center from today through Friday. So he's away adventuring for the next few days, while Annie & Adam enjoy a bit of extra peace and quite during the evening (we do miss him, though).

Isabella starting school...

 Isabella started pre-school last week, where she gets to wreak her special brand of havoc upon the unsuspecting teachers. The interaction with other kids her age has been good for her, and it also helps Annie get a couple of hours to herself during the week. We'll see how much of an accent Isabella picks up over the course of the year!

An autumn Saturday with the family

Actually had lovely weather today (for this time of the year in England). Cool, crisp and autumn-like. Perfect for a family hike around the grounds of Ripley Castle (just up the road from our house). And, for a late birthday present for Ian, driving up to watch Liverpool play Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.