Wales

Ben wanted to visit Wales before he heads to BFA next week, so we took the 3 1/2 hour car ride to the southwest of the UK to see the sites. Here we are in the village of Hay-on Wye. There were a million bookshops and antique shops there. Julie and Mike could've stayed all day, but the boys were ready for adventure.

Signs were in English and Welsh. We enjoyed listening to folks speaking Welsh, but we understood not one word.

Read the sign. Anybody who knows Julie knows that the sign ensured that she would see the waterfall.

Julie, Ben and Caleb at one of the many waterfalls in Wales.

Some say Mike never smiles in photos.

This is in Cardiff, the capital. We had to eat.

Stonehenge

Yes, it is just a pile of rocks, but at least they are stacked in a cool way!

London--Finally!!

Although we generally tell folks in the US that we live "in London," we actually live about 50 miles south of London. Saturday, we decided it was time to see the city. Here are some photos taken by photographer Mom. Ben and Caleb at the Tower of London, the highlight of the day. Quite an amazing place.

Mike, Sam and Ben with the Tower Bridge in the background. Photo number 1000 of the day.

Two young lovebirds, with the Thames in the background

Mom with Ben and Caleb. She is smiling because they are holding her up!!

Victoria Station. They have KrispyKreme!!

Buckingham Palace, waiting for the changing of the Guard. Nice house.

The Queen's Garden. I don't think she gets her hands dirty here, though. There are wonderful gardens everywhere here.

Big Ben and Big Ben

Day of Touring

Saturday we decided to get in the car and head south to check out the sea and surrounding areas. Here is what we saw:
Would this foul get a yellow card? A brown card?
Chapel (?) at Lansing College

Lansing College is a private school set up for middle class students who perhaps cannot afford the exclusive private schools.

Here we are at the English Channel. This was July 11. It was a little cooler than the beaches of Greece. It was around 50 degrees but there were a few swimmers.

Did anybody get the tag number of that truck?

You decide. Which explanation do you like best? Or would you rather suggest another?

• I thought I was being polite. All I said was, "Woman, would you stop ironing long enough to get in the kitchen and get me some food before I take my nap" and WHAM, something hit me like a truck.
• I'd rather fight than switch (only you old folks will get this one).
• I was playing water polo with some Christian gentlemen when an abundance of enthusiasm led one (still unnamed and unknown) to strike me quite unintentionally.

Thirty-eight years old and my first black eye. Caleb says I look like I've been in a fight and that I'm too old to fight. I think he's right.

Beach Photos

Granpa and his beautiful daughter.

The boys having their usual good time, promoting Liberty in front of the Lighthouse.

Playing on the rocks.

Notice who is the tallest.

We refrained from publishing the Speedo photos, but they are available for a price. The theory is, If You've Got It, Flaunt It!!

What's wrong with this photo?

We are at St Simon's Island, enjoying a fun and relaxing family vacation, before we all head off in different directions for the summer.

After supper at Outback, we decided to take a family photo. Julie lined up the camera for the shot, then joined us. Only one problem. Look closely at Caleb (you might need to enlarge it). Without Mom seeing it, Caleb added an extra accessory (he had just found it on the ground).

I don't think this will make it on the prayer card.

Please pray for Julie, living with a bunch of nutty boys!!