June 30, 2019

Oxford for the Day

Harry Potter inspiration

Garden Stroll

Meeting a friend from Hawaii - Sara. She moved to England to attend Oxford, and I moved into her old room. 


Magdalen College Oxford


Where greats like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien walked



tea and scones


Narnia inspirations: Mr. Tumnas (top left) and the lamppost (center)
Can you see them?

Our amazing guide Sara!

June 28, 2019

Bathroom Makeover

Little by little the bathroom makeover is taking shape. Walls have been painted as well as a fresh coat of paint on the side of the bathtub, the radiator, and the trim. New shower curtains, plant, and art work as well. The final step is the new flooring. Wish I remembered to take a before picture...


Paintings by Heather Westbrook (IKEA inspired for sure!)


Oh How They Have Grown

March 2016: Eva 2.5 and Lois 8
June 2019: Eva almost 6 and Lois 12

September 2016: Casey 7, Eva 3, and Lois 9

June 2019: Eva almost 6, Casey 10, and Lois 12

June 26, 2019

LEGOLAND Adventure

And so it began with a early morning walk in the rain to the train station....


Portrait made completely of LEGO






Treasure Hunt in the hotel room where the combination to the safe revealed 3-in-1 LEGO surprises

a Lois creation


Casey's Tower

Lois' biscuit and mug design. The mug even has her name on it. One letter on each side.

Driving School

The favorite ride. Made it back 3 times.

First LEGO trade

Three Amigos were there too, of course






Picked up a couple new friends along the way

The last photo before our departure....Casey was tuckered out.