Gram-Gram and Grandpa! Enos's and Brogens

Strawberry Hill House

When Barb and Wayne landed at around 11:00am and they were up and ready to go. I drove them from the airport to Twickenham and we visited Strawberry Hill House. The house was built by Horace Walpole

 (1717 - 1797) son of Sir Robert, Britain's first Prime Minister. 

The library

The stair landing

He was a master of faux design. Each room was meant to look like and feel like a castle's room, but in actuality, was painted on or embellished to have a feel of wealth, but not having used the actual materials. 

A bedroom

The grand hall for dances and gatherings 
Hampton Court Palace

We went the next morning to Hampton Court Palace and had the best time! 

The day was brisk but very lovely and the palace gardens were really beautiful. 

We happen to be there on a day when people were reenacting what it was like to have lived there then. It was very fun to watch scenes with Anne Boleyn and King Henry the VIII.

Ty's Grade 4 Celebration of Learning

Ty's poster board filled with his poetry, autobiography, art and historical facts they have been studying.
He was asked to play his piano piece during the celebration as were other children asked to perform their talents. It was really an impressive time to see all that these children are accomplishing. 

In Hyde Park with Grandpa

Anne baking brownies with Gram-Gram

Michelle and Mealii arrived and the party got even bigger!

In London next to Hyde Park. We played frisbee and walked around the lake.

Shopping at Camden Lock Market. Mealii and Anne got matching rings!

Auntie Michelle makes everything more fun!

Mealii had tea with the Mad Hatter!

Piccadilly Circus

National Gallery at Trafalgar Square

This is what happens when a teenager teaches children about new apps on their phone....haha

Windsor Castle

Rain or shine! Windsor Castle is a must see!

So, maybe a little more sun and a little less rain....

This was the line to get IN Windsor Castle that day!

The kids got to dress up in period time clothing

They took this experience very seriously! 

Outside St. Georges Chapel 

The best spot for a picture! 

One of my very favorite places to shop in London..Portobello Road

Street Shopping with the girls!

Easter Sunday!

Meeting up with the Brogens!

We were so happy to meet up with the Brogen Family from Ripon in London! 

They were visiting different European countries and made time to see us. It was really great to catch up with them. (Paul, Jenn, (Jenn's mom) Troy and Brooke )

Paul and Spence in front of Big Ben and the column of Lord Nelson from the Battle of Trafalgar.

Anne and Brooke took the cutest selfie

They even braved the train and came out to the house to visit longer and see Ike.

Thank you Brogen Family!!! 

Ascot Chargers

Josh is IN LOVE with football! He will not stop until he scores a goal. These boys played in heavy downpour and were so muddy. They had a blast. Josh scored 5 goals! 

Trading Match Attacks cards with Coach Paul

Anne's wake boarding birthday party

I tell you what! These kids get invited to the coolest parties! Anne was invited to go wake boarding and had an absolutely fabulous time. Here are a couple pictures of her boarding.