With a little less than 3 days notice, my mom and I hopped on a plane and flew to England to see my Grandparents. Wow what a long flight! I'm half asleep in this picture. The last time we went to England was about 2 1/2 years ago for my cousin Sarah's wedding. The picture below is a photo I took of my Grannie and Grandpa the last time I was there.
Aren't they the sweetest couple ever?! They have been married for 70 years. Let me say it again, 70 years!!! Bless them...they have to be with each other. They just love each other so much. My Grandpa has been in the hospital...so we went to see him. He loved seeing us! His face so so surprised to see us when we walked into his room. What a blessing it was to see my Grandparents. Time is so valuable!!! The rest of the photos are what we did before or after our visits everyday with my Grannie and Grandpa.
Every Tuesday the market comes to town, you can find fresh baked goodies and all sorts of things. By the way, it was so cold.
Haha...too funny. I wonder what Americans would say?
Do you want to know where the BEST coffee in the world is?? This is it, in Thame, England.
What a special treat...to have coffee in England with my mom
You know how I LOVE my coffee, italian coffee that is...plus they had free wifi. They have everything in Costa! We went here a lot too.
This is my cousin Sarah's daughter Rose. Isn't she the cutest little thing you have ever seen?? Her eyes are SO blue. I'm so upset I didn't get a photo with Sarah (or my cousin Matthe!)...next time!!!
Walking around Thame...
Walking off all the food and calories...to make room for more food and calories. Rinse and repeat!
Toad in the hole at Judith's Pub (My Uncle's house)...delish!! And for dessert it was Apple Crumble with clotted cream. Oh how tasty.
Just saying...these fish & chips are the BEST. Matt would have loved it! Next time honey we're eating here! - More food.
We took a trip to Burford in the Cotswolds. It was such a neat thing to be able to do. One of my favorite places we went to. Thanks to my Uncle Paul for driving us, especially with the price of Petrol!
The sign above the door sai 1457...wow! That's an old building. It was made for the poor. Look how small the doors are!
Everywhere I went I thought of Melinda D. and her homemade treats...
One of the oldest buildings...
I asked a lady who looked like she was in a hurry with her little boy if she could take our picture. Oops! It was on video.
My Uncle Paul & his lovely wife Judith, with my mom & I in the Cotswolds.
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The girls and I were very excited to do THE COLOR RUN - with proceeds to benefit Cardon Children's Hospital. Seriously, how could we not do it?? After all, my girl Mia is at Cardon Children's Hospital every month getting a blood transfusion.
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My friend T-Smith did the run with me...here we are in white before the run. We got there so early!!
My poor girls were almost in tears because it was so cold...but I kept telling htem it will be worth it. They got to stand at the 4th kilometer and actually throw out the color pink at the runners. So I left them there all clean and dressed in white.
I saw Niki, Miss Christine, & Miss Tracy (Mia's nurses!)
I was trying to get a hold of my other friend Susan...she said I'mt he one in white waiting on the bridge. LOL
There were SO many people...and a lot of walkers which is fine but seriously for us folks who like to run, stay to the right!!
The view from the bridge...where the first color was already under way.
We're getting closer...
BAM!! How fun...thanks T-Smith for ensuring we got some color :)
I can't believe Terri noticed these walkers...who passed us! ha ha...they went around they yellow because it took a long time.
Green was next up...you could see the puffs of color all around Tempe Town Lake, it was really cool.
Even the dogs got some color.
Purple, my favorite!!!
Here we are coming up to pink...we were on the look out for my girls,
who were VERY pink! Look at Ashley...she just kept throwing it out as people were going by.
Ethan was there too with his family...throwing out the colors as well.
Alyssa had a great time! She turned out soooo pink!
Almost to the finish...
We made it, and we brought Mia with us to the finish line!
Farabee's, Jo, and Terri...we did it!
I look like a scary...Avatar of all different colors.
Mia had a really good time, it was worth being cold and getting up really early!
A sea of colors...
That seriously was the 'funnest' run I've done and I'm glad my girls got to be there.
I think it's hilarious how they are just completely pink...and everyone else is colorful.
What a great photo! I should have won something for this shot :)
Lunch at the Mermaid...
We had a lovely dinner here our last night with Paul and Judith...Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas...YUM! It was the best. We are so thankful to Paul and Judith for all the driving around, meals and time spent with them while visiting my Grandparents.
