It was a hectic day. A chicken with a missing head comes to mind. Continue reading July 5: Busy

We went to a Civil War festival and presentation in Carthage, Missouri, where they were celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Carthage. Continue reading July 9: Carthage

We all went swimming at the Neosho YMCA. Continue reading July 8: Cousins

We are in Joplin visiting Mom and Dad. Dad’s church has work underway and is looking good following the May tornado, particularly when compared with the surrounding neighbourhood. Continue reading July 7: Aftermath

We left Heathrow and flew to Chicago, then six hours later after playing in the Children’s Museum airport play area and eating frozen yogurt, we flew on to Springfield. Continue reading June 6: Under Construction

Today was Madeline’s last full day of school so I organized a class play date and picnic in the park. The sun was shining and the girls had a good time. Continue reading July 4: Picnic

We walked up the hill across from our house and visited the very moving RAF Memorial this morning. Continue reading July 3: RAF Memorial

Maddie attended her friend Amber’s birthday party. Continue reading July 2: Princess Belle

Today was the Brigidine Sports Day. Maddie ran some relays and a beanbag race. We all had a picnic lunch. They also did school prize giving and Maddie got a certificate for her "outstanding reading." Continue reading July 1: Sports Day

Some tennis fans gathered outside our office in London today. I worked a long day there then traveled up to Wembley for the Take That concert. Continue reading June 30: Wimbledon Fever