Adventuring Abroad: Mom's Visit to the UK

We had our first US visitor this past week! My mom had a week off from school for their winter break, and she was kind enough to come over to visit us! My dad couldn't come because of his teaching schedule, and we missed him but got to FaceTime with him several times. She arrived early on Sunday Feb 22nd into Heathrow. It was our first trip down toward London, and it went well! It takes about an hour and a half -- a little longer when the highway is closed (!) as it was when we took her back this morning... luckily Paul's phone was able to re-route us.

Charlotte waiting for Grandmom at the arrivals area... still in PJ's

While she was here, we spent quite a bit of time at home due to the Household Goods arrival on Monday and the subsequent unpacking/organizing. Mom was a huge help with watching/entertaining Charlotte all week -- especially with the countless readings of the book "Quiet LOUD," asking to do the "Ladies' Ride" poem on Grandmom's lap, PattyCake, and Peek-a-boo. She was also a good sport about sleeping on the single twin cot from the air force base the first night... luckily she upgraded to the double bed after the household goods arrived! We also took a trip up to Alconbury for lunch/library visit, dinner at Brampton Mill, walks into town (once to buy yarn for a knitting project for me, where we got SERIOUSLY hailed on with tiny hailstones!, and once to play at the park), and outings to Wimpole Estate and to Anglesey Abbey. I'll write more about those visits in another post or two. We had a great time relaxing the rest of the time! Come back soon, and we'll see you Stateside in April!