We attended with the rest of the ISE families and had a camp site where we feasted and hung out together to enjoy the concerts. Cathy was unable to attend due to having the Flu, but Kevin and I managed without her (but she was greatly missed). However, this carefree time came to a sudden halt when i noticed the disappearance of Sophie. With about 25 kids running around in our group it seemed as if none of them would run off, but she decided that she could manage on her own. I along with some other families set out on a frantic search amongst the thousands of people within the crowd. After speaking with security guards we were able to locate her in the information tent. She had gone off to throw away her garbage (there was a rubbish bin on our campsite) and could not find her way back. but she was given toys and balloons so she could have cared less that i was about to have a heart attack at the young age of 21. Needless to say, after she was back i did not let her leave my side.
The rest of the evening was spent mingling and enjoying time with the new family i have found away from home, and loving every second of it. With British accents all around, I could not be happier.
Battle Proms at the Burghley House
The Burghley House....it is the mansion that Lord Burghley built a LOOOOOONG time ago. Oh to have that much money (more pictures to follow)
A shot of all the people, the stage, and the Burghley house in the distance
Sophie trying to look all innocent (this was the picture we showed to security while we were searching for her.
The British Flag....quite beautiful if you ask me
The plane that did about 20 minutes worth of fly-bys it was spectacular
The girls petting the horse with the Red Coats....How awesome
Brittney and Emily petting the horse....
The 20 cannon salute was red. how incredibly beautiful
another
Emily acting shocked that the sky is red
My Sophie after she stopped crying from the cannons
Sophie playing with her toy that she received from security after they found her when she got lost. Oh i will never be a parent
FIREWORKS....No they do not celebrate Independence Day here, but They still know how to set off fireworks and I got my fix...
This week we had quite the schedule. Brittney and Sophie have only one week left of school, so all the fun events begin now. Friday was Sports Day. This is an event that occurs at all of the grade schools here in Peterborough. The students practice during their P.E. time each day. Then the parents are invited to watch the children compete. It was entertaining, and Brittney proved to be quite the athlete...she ran three races and placed first in two and second in her third. We were all so proud. She also attended a Disco. This is like a school dance that is also popular here in the UK. She got to get a stylish new outfit and stay out late dancing with her friends...it made me realize just how quickly she is growing up.
My Brittney and her fun filled events...
Brittney in her sack race at school (she placed second)
look at her go!!!(in the pink)
Brittney Running...She got 1st in this race as well as the Jump rope race! What a star
Brittney all ready to go to her first Disco....she was being a bit sassy in this picture, but she still looked cute
My Beautiful Flowers From Micah Lee
Uhhh So i may be in a different country, but it doesn't stop Micah from sending me flowers. how sweet :o)
Definitely smell amazing and are absolutely beautiful.
1 comment:
Dang, them are some NICE flowers. Are they heavy? It said they were quite a few pounds!
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