Nana's Here!

I can't believe Nancy has come and gone already. That was the fastest week of my life! Millie had so much fun with her Nana. It was great to see her and be able to show her what our life is like here in England.

Nancy arrived here Tuesday and she got settled in Millie's room and then we headed out to the market in the usual England rain. Luckily Millie feel asleep so we didn't have a screaming child (she HATES the rain cover). That night Millie opened a belated birthday present from her Aunt Carly. It was a giant Backyardagains coloring book. I don't think Millie had ever seen something so wonderful. Now she gets to color Pablo. What more could she ask for? Nancy all so gave Ms. Amelia a new Backyardagains character; Welcome Tasha the Hippo. Nancy was a trouper and although she had to be incredibly jetlaged she went out to Turf Tavern (a pub) with Brady to meet the Merton boys. Sadly Brady didn't take any pictures.

Wednesday we headed to our library for Singing Time. Two of the librarians lead the children in all sorts of different songs. Millie was a little unsure of it at first but by the time she was picked to pull an animal out of a sack for Old McDonald she couldn't have been happier. The picture below if Millie playing her instrument with Nana. So Cute.

Thursday Brady skipped his Finance class and we all headed to Warwick Castle. It was such a cool place. The castle is filled with wax figures depicting real people that lived in the castle or were associated with it. It was really neat to see it in that way. The castle is on 60 acres, but because we were short on time (Brady had to get back to his studies) we didn't wander the grounds too much. We did visit the Peacock Garden and it was beautiful. I counted over 20 real peacocks. It was amazing.

Note the frost. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

A section of the castle

Brady and Millie on top of one of the towers. We walked up so many steps my poor out of shape legs started cramping.

Friday Millie took Nana to her favorite park. We played all morning! Then when Millie fell asleep for her nap Nancy and I did some Christmas shopping. I can't tell you what we got, it would ruin the surprise! That night we had "supper" at Merton College. It was the first time they have ever allowed a child to enter their dinning hall. Pretty Cool!

(above)Nana and Millie at the Park

(below)Merton Dinning Hall. We had food in our mouths so no smiling for us.

Saturday Brady took the morning off and we toured Christ's Church. It was beautiful but I was bummed because the Dinning Hall wasn't open (that's were Hogwart's dining hall was filmed). Hopefully I'll see it next time. Then Brady and Nancy climbed a church tower while Millie and I waited down below. We had such a great week and we were so sad to say Goodbye to Nancy Sunday morning. Millie woke up and kept asking where her Nana went. She sure loves her Nana. Thanks Nancy for everything you do for us and for all your support. You raised a wonderful son! We love you and Miss you!

Nancy on the church tower