Fun with friends
A few weeks ago friends of ours, Kim and Sally, came to visit and stay with us here. We were very excited to see them and show them around. Here are some of the fun things we did during their … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tate
Now that I’m two….
Now that my gorgeous big boy has turned two, I thought it was time to show how grown up he has become! Now that I’m two: * I don’t need to listen to Mummy anymore. (Or so he thinks!) * … Continue reading
Intrepid
Firstly, I must apologise for being so slow in adding another post. I’ve got so much to write about but juggling two young children makes it hard to get the time! Secondly I’d like to tell you about the last … Continue reading
The last weekend with Richard’s parents
A few weeks ago Richard’s parents left to return home. We really miss having them here and Tate often mentions them. Today Tate even told me he thinks the sofa is their bedroom as that’s where they slept. Even though … Continue reading
Last stop, dinosaurs!
The last stop on our road trip was the Dinosaur Place at the Nature’s Art Village. It is located on 50 acres of woodland with a 1.5 mile trail, filled with over 40 dinosaurs. First stop for us was the … Continue reading
Happy Halloween
This week we were lucky enough to celebrate our first Halloween here in New York! In our apartment building you have to use a sign up sheet to register your intention to accept trick or treaters. This is then handed … Continue reading
Plimoth Plantation
The next stop on our trip was to Plimoth Plantation. Plimoth Plantation is a re-creation of a 17th century English village. It gives visitors an idea of what life would have been like for the settlers in Plymouth in 1627. … Continue reading
Mayflower II
While in Plymouth we visited the Mayflower II. It is a replica of the Mayflower docked in Plymouth for visitors to learn about what it was like for the passengers to travel from England to America on the original Mayflower. … Continue reading
Plymouth, Massachussetts
The third stop on our road trip was to Plymouth, Massachussetts. This is where the passengers from the Mayflower set up the first colony in 1620. There are a lot of history based activities that you can enjoy in Plymouth … Continue reading
Ripley Falls
The next stop after Portland was Ripley Falls. Ripley Falls is a 30 metre high waterfall located in Harts Location, New Hampshire. According to my research, it has one of the steepest angled slides in all of New England. Given … Continue reading