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Florida fun, summer 2011...001
In the South Florida Museum gift shop

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Fab sign in the South Florida Museum gift shop

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South Florida Museum

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South Florida Museum

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South Florida Museum

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South Florida Museum

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Dishes I really liked in the South Florida Museum

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Ron and Simon in the South Florida Museum

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Papa and Bailey in the South Florida Museum

Florida fun, summer 2011...010
Ron and Judy, by Snooty's tank in the South Florida Museum

Florida fun, summer 2011...011
Papa, Bailey, and Grammy, by Snooty's tank in the South Florida Museum

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Happy birthday, Snooty!

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Making a donation to Snooty's food fund, in the South Florida Museum

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South Florida Museum

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South Florida Museum

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In G-WIZ children's science museum

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Simon and Bailey commanding a sea explorer in G-WIZ

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Bailey steering the ship, supported by Grammy and Papa...in G-WIZ

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Bottles and such from ship wrecks, in G-WIZ

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Simon and Bailey, very bad pirates, in G-WIZ

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Karen's favourite pirate flag, in G-WIZ

Florida fun, summer 2011...022
Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Bailey at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Bailey at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Meeting a new friend at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Bailey at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Bailey at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota

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Kayaking in Sarasota Boy, Bailey in charge!

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Simon and Bailey kayaking in Sarasota Bay

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Sign in Sarasota Bay, taken by Karen in her kayak

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Bailey in her kayak

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Along the Sarasota Bay

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Bailey enjoyed the kayaking!

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Simon took to kayaking like a real pro

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Kayaking in the mangroves off Lido

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Zena, super Yorkie

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Vulture in the tree over Ron and Judy's...not sure what he was expecting

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In the foyer of the Ringling Museum of Art

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David in the courtyard of the Ringling Museum of Art

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Entrance to the Ringling Museum

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Beach picnic! AJ, Ryan, and Bailey enjoying the grub

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Bailey at Anna Maria park

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Good friends enjoying the picnic. Judy, Toni, Denise, and Monique

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Super siblings! Pam and Chip enjoy the picnic

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Bailey on the bay

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Kiddies in the bay

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Seen along our travels...

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Inside Parker Books on Main Street, Sarasota

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Made it to the Sarasota Dems office to get ready for 2012

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Zena posing

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Cousins Bobby and Bailey

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Cool cousins Bailey and Bobby

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Bailey, Bobby, and Grammy

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Bailey in the pool

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Bobby and Bailey enjoying the pool

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Bobby likes a good swim

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Bailey and Bobby at Ringling Museum

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Gifts in Orlando...

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Gifts in Orlando - shot glasses for every loved one!

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Frightening and fascinating in Orlando

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Bailey having breakfast, prepping for a day of Harry Potter adventures

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Bailey at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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Enjoying butterbeer, at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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I really wanted to buy one of these...In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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Bailey at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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Bailey at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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Bailey at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando

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Bailey at Hogwarts, Universal Orlando

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Toon Town, Universal Orlando

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Simon and Bailey on the floom at Universal

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Funny no smoking sign in the Jurassic Park section of Universal

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Bailey at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom

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On Main Street in the Magic Kingdom

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Bailey in the Magic Kingdom

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On the Disney speedway...Liz was doing some fancy driving

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At the Haunted Mansion

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In the Hall of Presidents

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In the Hall of Presidents

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I don't understand the turkey leg phenomenon

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In the Magic Kingdom

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Bailey and Liz on the teacups

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Bailey and dear friend Pooh, at the Magic Kingdom

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Tigger, Bailey, and Pooh

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Had enough...

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Bailey taking off on the biggest waterslide at Blizzard Beach

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Finished! At the bottom of Blizzard Beach's biggest waterslide

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Bailey and swimmer Goofy at Blizzard Beach

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At Blizzard Beach

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Visiting Miss Monique's darling doggies...Bailey and Fievel

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Fievel

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Papa, Bailey, and Grammy enjoy a swim

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Bailey and Grammy

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What happens when you sleep over at your grandparents' house...Bailey in bed, eating dinner, watching TV, and chilling with Zena

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Cool wall decor in Cafe Epicure, Sarasota

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Fab bar and friendly bartender in Cafe Epicure, Sarasota

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Flowers in Cafe Epicure, Sarasota

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Bailey showing her best librarian stink eye

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Friends after jumping at Boing in Brandon...Bailey, Jillian, and Conor

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Bailey and Zena

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Rising moon between the palms...

Santorini 2010:001
One of the many island cats, this one chilling on Perivolos beach

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Bailey in the lobby of our hotel, Le Meduse, with a view of the mountains

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Bailey enjoying the pool bar, at the water park in Perissa

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Bailey at the water park in Perissa

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Bailey at the water park in Perissa

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Beautiful flowers in a restaurant at the beach

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Bailey outside our hotel, on Perivolos beach

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Bailey hamming it up in the hotel restaurant

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Peeking through the wall of the hotel restaurant

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The spa at the hotel...where we had our lovely massages by Vasia

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Spa at the hotel...look! No roof!

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Bailey took this, candle in the hotel restaurant

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Bailey faux resting by the pool...she swam for 90% of her waking hours

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The pool at our hotel

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Sunset at Oia

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View of the caldera in Oia

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View of the caldera in Oia

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View of the caldera in Oia

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View of the caldera in Oia

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Bailey and her Greek doll

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Chatting with a local doggie in Oia

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The streets of Oia, Santorini's northern-most town

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A pharmacy in Oia, this photo was taken for Papa Ron!

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Church in the centre of Oia

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Our lovely guide explaining Atlantis to Bailey, overlooking the caldera at Imerovigli

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On front of the church at Imerovigli

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View of the caldera at Imerovigli

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Bailey at Imerovigli

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In Pyrgos

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In Pyrgos

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Bailey and the narrow lanes in Pyrgos

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Oldest church on Santorini, Panagia Episkopi... built during the rule of Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komninos in 11th century A.D

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Bailey at the gate of Panagia Episkopi

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Outside Panagia Episkopi

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Kitty family outside Panagia Episkopi

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Bailey outside Panagia Episkopi

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Inside Panagia Episkopi

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Inside Panagia Episkopi

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Inside Panagia Episkopi

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Inside Panagia Episkopi

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One of the many many churches on the island

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Relaxing at the hotel restaurant

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On the boat, for our day at the volcano and Thirasia

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The coast at Oia, and the walk up to the rest of the town

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Along the coast at Oia

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View of the island from our boat

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Bailey in Thirasia

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Swimming in Thirasia

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At Thirasia

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At Thirasia

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The chapel at the hot water springs; we jumped off the boat and swam to the springs (the brown water)

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Awaiting our turn to jump off the boat and swim to the hot water springs

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At the little dock on the volcano

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Walking up the volcano

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Volcano rock

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Volcano rock

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Bailey having a break at the beach

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Swimming in the Aegean Sea at Perivolos beach

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The church at Perissa

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The church at Perissa

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The church at Perissa

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The church at Perissa

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Waiting for the local bus...

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Sunrise walk along Perivolos beach

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Sunrise walk along Perivolos beach

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The rocks and pebbles making up the beach

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Sunrise walk along Perivolos beach...the walkways keep feet from burning on the black volcanic sand

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Sunrise walk along Perivolos beach

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Handstand in the hotel pool

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View from our hotel entrance

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At Mesa Gonia, the village that was totally destroyed by the Great Earthquake in 1956

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Bailey and a local doggie at Mesa Gonia

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At Pyrgos, view towards the sea

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Inside Panagia Episkopi, Bailey took this

Summer fun 2010:001
Bailey at St Paul's School sports day

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Bailey and Lauren at sports day...what dear friends!

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Bailey at Kenwood House, for the Rufus Wainwright picnic concert

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Bailey watching Rufus on stage...

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THE man...Rufus Wainwright gave a fab show that night!

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Alda and Bailey, on the day Alda spoke to Bailey's class about being American

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Celebrating Bastille Day at The Underground Restaurant...our beautiful table.

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Bastille Day menu on the mirror in The Underground Restaurant, the thrilled guests are reflected in the mirror...Karen, Shannon and Jackie

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Last day of ballet class before summer break

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Bailey's ballet class had two special guests in the audience, Jackie and Shannon

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Shannon and Bailey at Parliament

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Bailey chilling on a London bus

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Macbeth at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park

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Enjoying a much-needed ice cream break at the Open Air Theatre, Shannon, Bailey and Jackie

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Enjoying a rest in Regent's Park, Bailey, Shannon and Jackie

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Harry Potter mad! Bailey at platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross

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Bailey's two sassy friends, Philippa and Alice

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Bailey took this; the backof my head in my lovely UNIQLO summer hat

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At Highgate Cemetery...Douglas Adams

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At Highgate Cemetery...Malcolm McLaren (ground is still fresh)

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Happy July 4th! Bailey enjoying some sparklers in our garden

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A day at Kew Gardens! Pam and Bailey by the lavender

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Bailey took this, in the hot house at Kew Gardens

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Bailey and one tall tree, at Kew Gardens

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Bailey took this, in the hot house at Kew Gardens

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Lovely lavender at Kew Gardens

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Pretty flowers at Kew Gardens

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Bailey at Kew Gardens

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More lovely flowers at Kew Gardens

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Peacock at Kew Gardens, phot taken by Bailey

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Bailey took this in the hot house at Kew Gardens

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Local sheep, so sweet (photo taken by Bailey)

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Bailey took this, in the hot house at Kew Gardens

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Best friends! Pam and Bailey, enjoying the stripey cows near Bourne End

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We love the stripey cows

Paris, February 2010001
Bailey at St Pancras station, London, waiting for the Eurostar to take us to Paris

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Bailey outside a park in the Marais area of Paris, 17 February

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Painting of hot Frenchman in the Mus??e Carnavalet

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Display of old Paris, in the Mus??e Carnavalet

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In the Catacombs, a warning to all who enter, 'Stop, this is the empire of Death'

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A strange and entertaining advice sheet posted in a small cafe near the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Bailey outside the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Bailey's comments in the guestbook in the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson

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I love looking at the products in the stores. Check out this lively toothpaste.

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Walking around in the Marais

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In the Marais, around the corner from our hotel...at the end of the street is Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church

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Inside the Centre Pompidou, the elles@pompidou exhibit

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Inside the Centre Pompidou, the elles@pompidou exhibit

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Inside the Centre Pompidou, the elles@pompidou exhibit

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Inside the Centre Pompidou, the elles@pompidou exhibit

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Inside the Centre Pompidou, the elles@pompidou exhibit

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Bailey under the Eiffel Tower, just before we went to the top

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On the second landing on the Eiffel Tower

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Bailey enjoying the carousel at the base of the Eiffel Tower

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Cr??me br??l??e

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Bailey all dressed and ready for our first full day in Paris

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At the entry of the Catacombs

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Deep down in the Catacombs

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Bailey taking a much-needed rest in the Louvre

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As close as you can get to Mona Lisa

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Enjoying the Seine!

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Smelling those beautiful roses, in the Marais

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Ice skating at H??tel de Ville, Paris's city hall

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Ice skating at H??tel de Ville, Paris's city hall

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Simon and Bailey outside Centre Pompidou

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Bailey enjoying being out way too late, in the Marais

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Inside our hotel, H??tel Jeanne d'Arc le Marais

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Enjoying walking around

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Just a glimpse of the beautiful glass inside Sainte-Chapelle

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Bailey in the Grand Palais, enjoying the Monumenta 2010 exhibit by Christian Boltanski

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Mummified crocodile in the Louvre

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Bailey waiting to go into Sainte-Chapelle, on Boulevard du Palais

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Bailey on the steps of the Palais de Justice, located in the ??le de la Cit??

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On 21 February, at Gare du Nord awaiting our Eurostar back to London (notice the authentic bagette Bailey's having for lunch)

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Inside Notre Dame, statue of Jeanne d' Arc

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Inside Notre Dame

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Prayer candles inside Notre Dame

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Enjoying a night-time walk on ??le de la Cit??, Bailey with Notre Dame in the background

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Bailey outside Shakespeare and Company bookshop (yes, it's still full of poseurs)

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Bailey inside our hotel room window

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Looking out our hotel room window to the Rue de Jarente

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Bailey and the note she left for our hotel cleaning staff

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Enjoying one last cafe creme in Dome du Marais (the grown-ups had the coffee, B had peach juice)

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Fab mirror inside the breakfast room in our hotel, H??tel Jeanne d'Arc le Marais

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Art in the breakfast room in our hotel, H??tel Jeanne d'Arc le Marais

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Bailey in her school nativity play, performing Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star (check out the other kiddies wearing painted

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Bailey and Philippa, stars in the nativity play

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Bailey at end-of-term ballet class

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Bailey and her grandparents! 23 Dec 2009

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Christmas Eve dinner at Chez Hewitt-Storms

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Bailey on Christmas morning, contemplating the day ahead...

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Bailey, Papa, and Grammy on Christmas day

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Simon and Bailey on the Southbank (Bailey was clearly finished smiling for the camera)

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Mother and Son on Boxing Day, in London

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A political message along the Thames...

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Bailey and one of the hilarious Madame Toussauds wax figures on display in the London Eye ticket hall

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Bailey having a tender moment with her doll, along the Thames

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Lunch on Boxing Day, at Giraffe on the South Bank

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Bailey ice skating at Somerset House on Boxing Day

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Bailey ice skating at Somerset House on Boxing Day

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Hanging on the Strand, the family on Boxing Day

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Grandad, Bailey, and Grandma, 27 Dec 09

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Bailey and her grandparents, 27 Dec 09

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Simon and Judy; this mother-in-law adores her son-in law! 28 Dec 2009

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Alice, Bailey, and Ben on New Year's Eve

Half term Oct 2009...46
Those Yorkshire trees are perfect for climbing

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Angus enjoying the great outdoors

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Finlay, Bailey, Angus and Eliza with the great bear at Harlow Carr

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The kids having a seat on the family bench

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More tree climbing

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Looking up through one of the old and gorgeous trees in Harlow Carr

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Angus enjoying his own style of tree climbing

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Finlay is the king of tree climbing, no doubt

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Pumpkin display at Harlow Carr

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More pumpkins at Harlow Carr...yes, this one made me laugh

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Angus wearing a witch hat

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Angus and Bailey hamming it up at Harlow Carr

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The kids enjoying the view of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside

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Kiddies in the tree in Harrogate

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Bailey and Angus walking on the Lochness Monster in Harlow Carr, Harrogate

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Bailey at Harlow Carr

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Finlay, Eliza, Bailey and Angus enjoying the park in Harrogate

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Pump Room sign in Harrogate

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The spring water at the Pump Room stinks!

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Bailey on Halloween, outside our front door

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Queen Bailey

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Bailey and Thomas before the trick-or-treating started

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Our lit jack o'lanterns

Bailey's sixth birthday...001
First thing in the morning, the birthday girl (still in pajamas) views the presents...10 September 2009

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Family birthday tea, courtesy of Grandma and Grandad...in this pic, the happy Hewitts.

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Bailey, the very happy birthday girl!

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Checking out the cake Grandma made

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Showing the fab present from Zil

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Bailey with Grandma and Grandad

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Thomas contemplating the birthday confetti all over the house.

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Bailey enjoying her birthday evening in the garden

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Super birthday jumping

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Kiddie party food time, on Saturday 12 September; Bailey waiting for the food...

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Ben D (my godson!) ready to munch

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Kiddie party food is so yummy

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Feeding 38 kids was no easy task...

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Look at those sandwiches my mother-in-law made...

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Bailey getting her cake

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Birthday brunch on Sunday 13 September, more food...this time at our house (notice the fam punchbowl filled with Aunt Sa

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The most anticipated guest arrived in a tiara, Monty the dog!

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Bailey and Monty

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Last cake of the birthday

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Blowing out the candle

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Ben D, my sweet godson

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Bailey and Alice working on knitting at the party

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Monty

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Bailey, Alice, Ben, and Scary Jerry watching a film, in a post-brunch zone out session

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Bailey and one of her presents, Floppy Ears and Baby Floppy Ears (thanks to Miss Cherryl)

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Hannah and Bailey feeding the ducks in the Grand Union Canal at Hunton Bridge, 31 July 2009

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Hannah and Bailey feeding the ducks in the canal, 31 July 2009

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The Grand Union Canal at Hunton Bridge (I love this view)

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Hannah and Bailey feeding the sassy swans, 31 July 2009

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Hannah and Bailey at Hunton Bridge

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Sweet friends walking home

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Bailey all ready for her 4-mile canal walk, 5 August 2009

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Cows grazing along the Grand Union Canal, 5 August 2009

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Bailey on the canal tow path

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Bailey at the canal lock house, at Kings Langley

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Wild blackberries along the canal (so tasty!)

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Strange site along the canal path

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Canal path signage

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Bailey feeding the ducks on the Grand Union Canal, between Kings Langley and Apsley

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Bailey on the castle grounds in Hertford, 8 August 2009

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Bailey with the Hertford Castle signage (the caption above her head says "The Bailey"), 8 August 2009

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Faux enthusiasm for a mid-morning toast break, Hertford, 8 August 2009

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Hertford Castle, 8 August 2009

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Enjoying bubbles in the garden, 7 August 2009

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Enjoying bubbles in the garden, 7 August 2009

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Looking up at the sunflower in the Dibdin's garden!

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Serious bowlers, Bailey and Alice on 10 August 2009

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School friends, Alex and Bailey on 10 August 2009

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Hamilton Road kiddies...Elena, Alice, Bailey, Alex, and Ben on 10 August 2009

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Camping fever extends to Thomas! Tom in Bailey's tent (temporary campground in the guestroom) on 11 August 2009

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Librarian Bailey hard at work, in Karen's library on 18 August 2009

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Bailey's summertime bed companions...including her new iPod

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Bailey and Simon throwing some clay on the pottery wheel, 26 Aug 2009

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Bailey enjoying some fresh strawberries, 28 Aug 2009

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Bailey's response to Simon's dancing

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Exploring the wooden scuplture on Bedford Square, London on 29 Aug 2009

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It's a very cool piece of public art...

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Looking up from within the sculpture

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Bailey and her namesake street (spelling is close enough...), Bedford Square, London

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Bailey and the public forum wall inside the Wellcome Collection, London, 29 Aug 2009

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Old school petrol pumps (and some polite editorial about rising prices) on the High Street in Great Missenden, Buckingha

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Bailey and the Wonka chocolate doors at the Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, 31 Aug 2009

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Bailey's newly crated word, inside the hands-on part of the Roald Dahl Museum

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Cool way to create stories, Roald Dahl Museum

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Bailey enjoying the art time in the Roald Dahl Museum

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Pretty end-of-summer flowers in the Roald Dahl Museum courtyard

Blackpool Aug 2009...001
Almost at Pleasure Beach! 13 August 2009

Blackpool Aug 2009...002
Bailey and Simon started the games as soon as possible...the camel racing game just inside the Pleasure Beach gates. 13

Blackpool Aug 2009...003
This pic captures the day...

Blackpool Aug 2009...004
Bailey anticipating the fright ahead on the Ghost Train.

Blackpool Aug 2009...005
Signage in the Ghost Train (witty quip...the ride most likely hasn't been cleaned since this date)

Blackpool Aug 2009...006
Must-have pic

Blackpool Aug 2009...007
Simon had to do it too

Blackpool Aug 2009...008
Bailey enjoying one of the kiddie rides in the Beaver Creek section of Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Aug 2009...009
Simon very much approves of Beaver Creek

Blackpool Aug 2009...010
Bumper cars provided child entertainment, and thankfully no inguries

Blackpool Aug 2009...011
Another must-have snap

Blackpool Aug 2009...012
Bailey driving Simon in the racing cars

Blackpool Aug 2009...013
Daddy and Bailey on the beach...13 August 2009

Blackpool Aug 2009...014
At the end of the South Pier...Bailey was not at all afraid of the transparent flooring.

Blackpool Aug 2009...015
Bailey and Sheena, the lovely B&B dog

Blackpool Aug 2009...016
A display just around the corner from our B&B...I suspect this is an attempt to keep the rowdy neighbourhood in reflecti

Blackpool Aug 2009...017
Bailey offering her palm for reading, and wishing the palmist had consulted spell-check before having that sign printed

Blackpool Aug 2009...018
Bailey atop Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Aug 2009...019
Close-up of the ballroom in Blackpool Tower; text reads, "Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear"

Blackpool Aug 2009...020
Organ in the Blackpool Tower ballroom

Blackpool Aug 2009...021
Close-up of wall decorations in Blackpool Tower ballroom

Blackpool Aug 2009...022
Detail of gorgeous tiling in interior of Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Aug 2009...023
More beautiful tiling within Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Aug 2009...024
Bailey and Simon in a hansom cab

Blackpool Aug 2009...025
We ended the weekend with Jack and Jean...what a lovely pic of Bailey and her grandparents

Blackpool Aug 2009...027
Happy Hewitts!

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009001
The boys holding hands walking to the canal...Angus, Ben, and Finlay

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009002
Feeding the ducks and swans at Hunton Bridge...22 Aug 2009

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009003
Those water fowl were pretty hungry! Eliza, Lee, Bailey, Alice, Finlay (just head), and Rachel ensure no beak left unfe

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009004
The canal gang...Angus, Ben, Alice, Bailey, Finlay and Eliza

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009005
Bailey and Angus

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009006
The kids helping with the canal locks...it was hard work!

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009007
Taking a break to feed the donkey who lives near Hunton Bridge

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009008
The girls were doing a bit of a show along the canal...Alice, Rachel, Eliza and Bailey

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009009
Awaiting instructions on when to help at the next lock, with Lee looking on to ensure no one fell in the lock.

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009010
Practice made this lock go pretty easily, but notice how the grown-ups are letting the kids to all the work!

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009011
Our canal party watching the canal boat move on through the lock...the boat captain was appreciative of the extra help.

Bailey-Hagues visit Aug 2009012
Eliza and Bailey (and Angus head) walking home from church, at Hunton Bridge...23 Aug 2009

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Bailey assisting Angus, the puzzle master, at our dining room table...23 Aug 2009

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The kiddies on Sunday morning...Angus, Bailey, Eliza and Finlay on 23 Aug 2009

Taize July 2009...001
Bailey and Benedict relaxing on our first day in Taize

Taize July 2009...002
Bailey took to camping, very easily!

Taize July 2009...003
Sebastian, Benedict and Bailey in the great outdoors

Taize July 2009...004
Homemade honey for sale in the village

Taize July 2009...005
Beautiful flowers were everywhere

Taize July 2009...006
Sunflower field

Taize July 2009...007
Kiddies and the sunflower field

Taize July 2009...008
Bailey and Sebastian and local horses

Taize July 2009...009
Kiddies in the sunflowers

Taize July 2009...010
Bailey, Benedict and Sebastian completely engaged in the family entertainment

Taize July 2009...011
Bailey

Taize July 2009...012
Bailey and lovely Lauren (there is so much love between these two friends)

Taize July 2009...013
Art in the chapel at Olinda (family camp at Taize)

Taize July 2009...014
Chapel at Olinda...it was much darker than this; I used the flash to get the detail. It was so cool in there.

Taize July 2009...015
Our humble but robust tent, with Bailey standing proudly (and, yes, those are our pink towels on the line)

Taize July 2009...016
We were on lunch serving duty each day. Here's Bailey and Sebastian ready to serve!

Taize July 2009...017
At the source of the St Etienne...Bailey, Lauren and Rachel

Taize July 2009...018
Bailey at the source; the cool spring water felt SO GOOD.

Taize July 2009...019
Hot ladies cooling off...Jody, Lauren and Rachel at the source

Taize July 2009...020
Sebastian at the source

Taize July 2009...021
Huge Koi carp at the source

Taize July 2009...022
Bailey, Ingrid and Benedict at the source

Taize July 2009...023
Bailey proudly showing off her leaf crown

Taize July 2009...024
Cross at the edge of Taize

Taize July 2009...025
Bailey and her nature art

Taize July 2009...026
Bailey and her group's art project

Taize July 2009...027
Bailey loved sleeping in a tent...

Taize July 2009...028
Bailey and the bells at Taize

Taize July 2009...029
Huge and beautiful farm house

Taize July 2009...030
Singers teaching the kids new songs

Taize July 2009...031
Tiling outside the chapel at Olinda

Taize July 2009...032
Poppies by the church crypt

Taize July 2009...033
Outside altar in Taize

Taize July 2009...034
Me and Lauren...I love this girl!

Taize July 2009...035
Benedict on the mic in the family tent

Taize July 2009...036
Bailey showing off one of her new dances

Taize July 2009...037
Bailey engrossed in some entertainment...

Taize July 2009...038
Some of the kiddies we got to know...there were many different languages in this group yet they all played and played

Taize July 2009...039
Bailey by candlelight

Taize July 2009...040
Sebastian, Benedict and Bailey along the village road

Taize July 2009...041
Bailey and Ingrid...Ingrid spoke no English, Bailey spoke no German, but they became fast friends

Taize July 2009...042
Our new friends Mathew and his beautiful momma

Taize July 2009...043
Bailey on the village road

Taize July 2009...044
Bailey saying au revior to her new friend Erika

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Bailey in the beauty of Grandma and Grandad's front garden

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Bailey enjoying the nice weather at Jack and Jean's

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Bailey helping in the garden

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We love those huge poppies!

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Bailey and Grandma

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Bailey, Jean and Jack

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The happy Hewitts

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Bailey

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Bailey enjoying her first pub lemonade

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Bailey having a relax at Jon and Avril's garden party

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Bailey made a new friend at Jon and Avril's

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The trampoline was the hit of the party for Bailey

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Lee and Bailey playing garden Jenga

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Bailey is a pretty happy winner

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Bailey and Jon played garden Jenga too...Bailey won

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Bailey got Jon to have a go on the trampoline

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Fab pic of long-time friends...Lee, Simon, Jon and happy Bailey

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Simon and Bailey giving the thumbs-up for free parking in London on Bank Holidays!

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Bailey outside a florist in South Kensington

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Bailey under the dinosaur tail in the main hall of the Natural History Museum

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Better view of the welcome dinosaur at the Natural History Museum

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Inside the Natural History Museum

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Dino bones inside the Natural History Museum

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Close-up of doorway engravings in the Natural History Museum

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Eek! The T Rex at the Natural History Museum (he was rather scary and gave Simon the eyeball)

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Dinosaur hatchings display, Natural History Museum

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Simon's not afraid of anyone!

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Dino bones, Natural History Museum

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Animal display, Natural History Museum

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Bailey and the water mammals, Natural History Museum

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Sea creatures, Natural History Museum

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Human exhibit, Natural History Museum

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Part of the human exhibit in the Natural History Museum...must be the most outdated photo of human teamwork in all of Lo

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Charles Darwin and two fans

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Monkeys hanging from the ceiling (I love this view)

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Bailey upstairs in the Natural History Museum (what a beautiful floor)

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Bailey and the Sequoia, Natural History Museum

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Monkey Bailey next to monkey in the archway carvings

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Buggies on display in the Natural History Museum (it was all about bugs in the normal home...pretty gross)

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Inside the bugs-in-your-home exhibit, Natural History Museum

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In the Victoria & Albert Museum, 'Rotunda Chandelier' by Dale Chihuly

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Bailey above the sculpture courtyard at the V&A

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Stained glass at the V&A

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Bailey in a bird theatre costume, at the V&A

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Some disgruntled employee got bored at Starvin Marvin's diner...

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Bailey relaxing in the lobby at Starvin Marvin's in Perivale

Easter break 2009...004
Bailey's end of spring term ballet class, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...005
Bailey's end of spring term ballet class, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...006
Bailey's end of spring term ballet class, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...007
Dressed up for a super fun party, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...008
Enjoying Cassiobury Park, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...013
Cassiobury Park is fun

Easter break 2009...012
Art exhibition in Cha Cha Cha in Cassiobury Park

Easter break 2009...011
Cha Cha Cha has some funky lights (and fab coffee)...Cassiobury Park

Easter break 2009...010
Bailey and Simon at Cassiobury Park, 4 April 2009

Easter break 2009...009
Spring is here! Outside our house, 5 April 2009

Easter break 2009...018
Willows Farm fun, 5 April 2009

Easter break 2009...017
Bailey at Willows Farm, 5 April 2009

Easter break 2009...016
Bailey and her butterfly mask, at Willows Farm on 5 April 2009

Easter break 2009...015
Alice and Bailey inside the Watford Museum, 8 April 2009

Easter break 2009...020
Hanging in the station, waiting for the train to Scotland (very early!), 15 April 2009

Easter break 2009...019
Admiring tasty scones in Pollok House, Glasgow, 15 April 2009

Easter break 2009...003
In the Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Easter break 2009...002
In the Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Easter break 2009...001
Stained glass in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Easter break 2009...025
Bailey in the maze at Pollok House, Glasgow on 15 April 2009

Easter break 2009...024
Bailey and Wilma (our amazing host and lovely friend) in Pollok Park, Glasgow, 15 April 2009

Easter break 2009...023
Just after our dray ride (look at that smile!) in Pollok Park, Glasgow...15 April 2009

Easter break 2009...022
Cool public art, honouring David Livingstone, at Blantyre rail station, Scotland...16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...021
Bailey at Edinburgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...030
Stained glass inside St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh Castle...16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...029
Edinburgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...028
Edinburgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...027
Bailey keeping guard, Edinurgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...026
War memorial at Edinburgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...035
Inside prison! Edinburgh Castle, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...034
Bailey relaxing in the Victorian prison, within Edinburgh Castle...16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...033
Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...032
Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...031
Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh, 16 April 2009

Easter break 2009...040
Bailey by the wall of the Scottish Parliament building, with all kinds of cool inscriptions on it...Edibnurgh on 16 Apri

Easter break 2009...039
Bailey at Sci-Fi exhibit at Chatelherault House, Hamilton, Scotland...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...038
Bailey and Wilma at Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Scotland...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...037
Bailey relaxing in Wilma's very comfortable house, 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...036
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Easter break 2009...045
Bailey inside Provand's Lordship, Glasgow...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...044
Stained glass in Provand's Lordship, Glasgow...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...043
Inside Provand's Lordship, Glasgow...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...042
Bailey in the herb garden at Provand's Lordship, Glasgow...17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...041
Inside Glasgow Cathedral, 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...050
Ceiling of Glasgow Cathedral, taken by Bailey on 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...049
View of Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis, from the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art on 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...048
On the fab streets of Glasgow! 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...047
Bailey in the cool Princes Square, Glasgow on 17 April 2009

Easter break 2009...046
Cambridge on Lord Byron Day! Bailey outside Trinity College on 19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...051
On the path in Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...052
View inside the quad at Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...053
One of the enormous gates to Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...054
Bacon statue, Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...055
Ceiling of Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...059
Bailey taking a little break to hear the choir rehearse in Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...058
Feeling the breeze inside the quad at Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...057
Inside the quad at Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

Easter break 2009...056
Close-up of red tulips in Trinity College, Cambridge...19 April 2009

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Window box in a house along Hunton Bridge Hill

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More lovely window box flowers

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I obviously love a good window box

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Bailey scooting along Hunton Bridge

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The Grand Union canal at our little Hunton Bridge

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One of the fab signs left from back in the day at the Frogmore Mill, Apsley

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Bailey making an Easter card at the paper mill

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Very cool paper elephant at the paper mill

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Bailey gave her support to the fund raising efforts to benefit the paper mill

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Bailey and Simon outside the paper mill, with fab old firetruck

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Bailey clearly doesn't like beer!

Karen's 39th...001
Happy Bailey

Karen's 39th...002
Bailey standing outside the National Portrait Gallery

Karen's 39th...003
My gorgeous birthday cake from Peyton & Byrne

Karen's 39th...004
Simon and Bailey...what great birthday celebration companions

Karen's 39th...005
Display signage in Borders on Charing Cross...I love the idea of asking this question all day long

Karen's 39th...006
Bailey relaxing between the National Portrait Gallery and Irving Street

Karen's 39th...007
Bailey wore a special hairclip for our day in London

Karen's 39th...008
Sweet face

Baltimore with Eric...001
Bailey in front of the art supply store in Eric's neighbourhood...we saw some great window displays to celebrate the ina

Baltimore with Eric...002
View of Mt Royal Street, with Mt Royal Tavern sign. That bar has the Sistine Chapel ceiling replicated on their own cei

Baltimore with Eric...003
Another great window display

Baltimore with Eric...004
As exciting as the inauguration was, Bailey was very ready to paint with Uncle Eric, as seen here with her sitting in hi

Baltimore with Eric...005
Magdalena enjoyed our visit and the box from our gift exchanges

Baltimore with Eric...006
Two great artists hard at work

Baltimore with Eric...007
Simon relaxed in Eric's fab chair (wearing a great sweater from Eric)

Baltimore with Eric...008
Historic plaque seen in Eric's cool neighbourhood, Bolton Hill/MICA area

Baltimore with Eric...009
Very funny sign (not for the faint hearted)

Baltimore with Eric...010
Eric and Bailey outside Penn Station, in front of "Male/Female" sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky

Baltimore with Eric...011
Beautiful sculpture inside the Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore with Eric...012
Inside the contemporary art wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore with Eric...013
Inside the contemporary art wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Bailey with the "shimmering water" beaded curtain

Baltimore with Eric...014
Inside the contemporary art wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore with Eric...015
Bailey relaxing a bit in the Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore with Eric...016
Eric explaining art to Simon, inside the Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore with Eric...017
Bailey outside Eric's house

Baltimore with Eric...018
On the wall just outside Eric's front door

Baltimore with Eric...019
Small and big artist...Eric and Bailey next to one of Eric's works and the smaller version they did together

Baltimore with Eric...020
Playing with outside sculpture en route to the Baltimore Aquarium

Baltimore with Eric...021
Bailey posing with a sculpture in the conference center lobby

Baltimore with Eric...022
Bailey at the harbor

Baltimore with Eric...023
The only group shot

Baltimore with Eric...024
Awaiting the dolphin show at the Aquarium

Baltimore with Eric...025
Bailey got called down to see the dolphins up close

Baltimore with Eric...026
She thought this was so cool!

Baltimore with Eric...027
Dolphin jump

Baltimore with Eric...028
Great packaging on wine box in fab wine shop, Bin 604 (604 South Exeter Street, if you want to stop in)

Baltimore with Eric...029
Bailey proudly showing her art exhibition for a little soiree on Friday night

Baltimore with Eric...030
More art pride

Baltimore with Eric...031
Simon and Bailey

Baltimore with Eric...032
Eric's gorgeous bedroom

Baltimore with Eric...033
Sebastian was so sweet to us

Baltimore with Eric...034
Magdalena is a beautiful kitty

Baltimore with Eric...035
What happens inside Eric's bedroom when we take over...

Baltimore with Eric...036
Bailey and the cats

Baltimore with Eric...037
Beautiful flower painting Eric gave us for Christmas

Baltimore with Eric...038
Light fixture inside Eric's studio!

Baltimore with Eric...039
Enjoying 36th Street in Hampden before we leave for home

Baltimore with Eric...040
Fab menus in the Golden West Cafe (1105 W 36th Street) in Hampden section of Baltimore

Baltimore with Eric...041
Fab menus in the Golden West Cafe in Hampden

Baltimore with Eric...042
We really liked the Golden West Cafe in Hampden; the tater tots on the menu were a huge hit

Inauguration 2009...001
The Capital, from the Mall

Inauguration 2009...002
MSNBC's temporary studio on the Mall

Inauguration 2009...003
Bailey outside the National Air and Space Msueum

Inauguration 2009...004
Bailey and the moon lander

Inauguration 2009...005
View inside one of the orbiters (taken fron below it...cool display!)

Inauguration 2009...006
Bailey proudly stands by the space suit

Inauguration 2009...007
Simon in the IT section of the museum

Inauguration 2009...008
Bailey, Simon and Liz getting ready for the IMAX 3-D film at the National Air and Space Museum

Inauguration 2009...009
Bailey outside the National Museum of American History

Inauguration 2009...010
I loved the historical re-enactments!

Inauguration 2009...011
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr re-enactment (it was so good)

Inauguration 2009...012
Bailey enjoyed the history of laundry exhibit

Inauguration 2009...013
So proud!

Inauguration 2009...014
Dorothy's red slippers

Inauguration 2009...015
Washington Monument as we enjoyed the We Are One concert on the Mall

Inauguration 2009...016
Bailey and Godmomma Jamie!

Inauguration 2009...017
View toward the Lincoln Memorial during the We Are One concert

Inauguration 2009...018
One of the coolest pics of the day...

Inauguration 2009...019
Bailey by the MSNBC studio

Inauguration 2009...020
Simon and Bailey on the Mall

Inauguration 2009...021
Bailey at our Metro station (Grammy, don't worry! Bailey soon buttoned her coat.)

Inauguration 2009...022
Liz, Simon and Bailey at our Metro station

Inauguration 2009...023
Banner seen on Martin Luther King Jr Day

Inauguration 2009...024
Bailey in front of the Lincoln Memorial (we couldn't get closer because the We Are One concert stage was being dismantle

Inauguration 2009...025
American Red Cross building

Inauguration 2009...026
Enjoying the city...Liz, Karen, Bailey and Jamie

Inauguration 2009...027
One of the amazing staff members at Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...028
Karen and Alda, at Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...029
The Old Ebbitt Grill menu

Inauguration 2009...030
Singing "Happy Birthday" to Simon at Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...031
Bailey and her godmommas!

Inauguration 2009...032
Happy times...Jamie, Bailey, Alda and Bailey

Inauguration 2009...033
Sam and Alda at Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...034
Alda showing off her I love President Obama badge

Inauguration 2009...035
Bailey and Alda making wishes in the fountain at Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...036
Interior of Old Ebbitt Grill

Inauguration 2009...037
Our gang on Martin Luther King Jr Day

Inauguration 2009...038
Bailey and Godmomma Alda by the White House

Inauguration 2009...039
DC was ready for anything!

Inauguration 2009...040
At the zoo

Inauguration 2009...041
Bailey at the zoo

Inauguration 2009...042
DC zoo

Inauguration 2009...043
Jamie and Bailey enjoying a panda seat at the zoo

Inauguration 2009...044
Simon showing off his enormous badge

Inauguration 2009...045
WWII memorial

Inauguration 2009...046
View of the National Monument from the WWII memorial

Inauguration 2009...047
Close-up at the WWII memorial

Inauguration 2009...048
Happy family by the reflecting pool, which was frozen

Inauguration 2009...049
The White House

Inauguration 2009...050
The Treasury building decorated for the events

Inauguration 2009...051
National Monument, very early on inauguration morning

Inauguration 2009...052
Bailey and Simon setting up inauguration camp

Inauguration 2009...053
It's getting full of people, and sunny!

Inauguration 2009...054
The National Monument on inauguration day, surrounded by people and more people

Inauguration 2009...055
A beautiful day for an inauguration (yes, I love this monument)

Inauguration 2009...056
Some of the 7000 porta-lets, in front of the White House

Inauguration 2009...057
Jamie and Bailey ready for President Obama

Inauguration 2009...058
Great sidewalk advert

Inauguration 2009...059
Bailey keeping warm by dancing until the inauguration starts

Inauguration 2009...060
The speech, courtesy of Jumbo-Tron

Inauguration 2009...061
The DAR building, just after the inauguration...I love this man's sign

Inauguration 2009...062
Walking up 18th Street after the inauguration, with almost 2 million others

Inauguration 2009...063
Bailey enjoying the hotel pool

Inauguration 2009...064
The commemorative plate we received with the hotel room (this was given to Jamie's dad)

Inauguration 2009...065
The fine print on the back of the commemorative plate...

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...002
Jess and Bailey

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...003
Laughing it up!

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...004
Scary faces

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...005
Lovely Libby

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...006
Happy friends!

Ramsbury weekend Jan 2009...001
The sunrise on Sunday 11 January, from the window of the Plows house

Good-bye '08, hello '09...001
Our Christmas tree all lit up

Good-bye '08, hello '09...002
Bailey and Simon doing some New Year's Eve baking

Good-bye '08, hello '09...003
Bailey's cupcake of pride

Good-bye '08, hello '09...004
Bailey showing Tom the picture she drew

Good-bye '08, hello '09...005
New Year's Eve family configurations...

Good-bye '08, hello '09...006
Getting sillier as the evening progressed...Bailey as a cow

Good-bye '08, hello '09...007
Close up of the candles I put outside our front door, to welcome the new year

Good-bye '08, hello '09...008
New Year's Day! Bailey is busking in our living room to earn some coins

Good-bye '08, hello '09...009
The birthday boy!

Good-bye '08, hello '09...010
Bailey in front of the fireplace at Hunter's Lodge in Hunton Bridge (where we had Simon's birthday lunch)

Good-bye '08, hello '09...011
Bailey and Alice at Hunter's Lodge

Good-bye '08, hello '09...012
Bailey, Ben and Alice at Hunter's Lodge

Good-bye '08, hello '09...013
Alice and Bailey enjoying friendship fun over lunch

Good-bye '08, hello '09...014
John looking great (pic taken by Ben, who was sitting on my lap)

Good-bye '08, hello '09...015
Happy children with great parents...Bailey and Simon next to Alice and Shelley

Good-bye '08, hello '09...016
Simon enjoying a little quiet moment in the garden on his birthday...

Skating at Somerset House 2008...001
Bailey waiting for the rink to open

Skating at Somerset House 2008...002
Bailey using one of the super-useful kiddie skating helpers

Skating at Somerset House 2008...003
Getting the hang of it!

Skating at Somerset House 2008...004
Bailey on the big rink (no penguin helpers allowed)

Skating at Somerset House 2008...005
After our session was finished...what a great time!

Skating at Somerset House 2008...006
Relaxing in the cafe after our sakte (yes, the event was sponsored by Tiffany & Co.)

Skating at Somerset House 2008...007
We spent the rest of the day shopping...Selfridges had a good sale! Bailey on the bus after our spree.

Boxing Day 2008...001
Jack, Bailey and Simon on the London Eye

Boxing Day 2008...002
Jack and Bailey enjoying the Eye

Boxing Day 2008...003
View of Parliament buildings from the Eye (it was a clear day and we had fab views)

Boxing Day 2008...004
View of the City from the Eye

Boxing Day 2008...005
Bailey enjoying the ride!

Boxing Day 2008...006
Father and son enjoying the time together

Boxing Day 2008...007
Bailey and Ted bear

Boxing Day 2008...008
Simon and Bailey on St Martins Lane, Covent Garden

Boxing Day 2008...009
Grandma and Bailey; beautiful women! At Brown's restaurant in Covent Garden

Boxing Day 2008...010
Jack, Bailey and Jean in Brown's restaurant

Boxing Day 2008...011
Bailey in Brown's restaurant

Boxing Day 2008...012
The cool clock over the bar at Brown's

Boxing Day 2008...013
Bailey and Karen, self portrait

Boxing Day 2008...014
Simon thinking about turning 40 in a few short days...

Boxing Day 2008...015
Bailey, looking very pretty in a dress she got for Christmas from Great Uncle Allen and Aunt Sandy

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Inside Brown's

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Family shot in Brown's (thanks to self-timer)

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Bailey playing hopscotch in Covent Garden

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Looking down St Martins Lane, from outside Brown's

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Bailey in Hamley's with one a new friend

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Bailey in Hamley's, still pining for the horse

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Bailey on the throne in Hamley's

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Bailey at Carnaby Street

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Dr Crook (looking great!) and Bailey (silly face) at Carnaby Street

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Decorations on Carnaby Street

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Carnaby Street

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Bailey and Alice enjoyed the snow mound

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Alice and Bailey on the Santa train

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Two girls monkeying around

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Alice getting ready for take off

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Bailey getting ready for take off

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Alice and Bailey on the swing ride

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Bailey, Alice and Simon in our capsule on the huge ferris wheel

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Simon showing off his cold-weather gear, at the base of the ferris wheel

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Bailey and Alice just before our ferris wheel ride

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The huge ferris wheel all lit up (very pretty)

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Bailey in front of the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London

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Close up of eagle and flag atop the US Embassy, London

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Bailey next to a very old police call box, Grosvenor Square

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Bailey outside a decorated Marks & Spencer, Oxford Street

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One of the very fun Christmas windows at Selfridges, Oxford Street

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Bailey outside the Selfridges front door, Oxford Street

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Bailey at the top of St Christopher's Place, off Oxford Street

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Jessica's birthday party was a blast

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Simon looking might fine and enjoying Jessica's party

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Daran and Libby

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Bailey stopped for one moment so I could take this snap

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Hamming it up for the camera

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Bailey and Momma shared a cuddle

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It was a rockin' birthday party!

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Bailey and Daddy had a fun time at Jessica's party

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Jessica blew out her candles with the help of her happy parents

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Party fun!

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Libby and Jess enjoyed the bubble machine at Jess's party

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Libby, Clare and Daran

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Libby helped celebrate her grandparents' 40th wedding anniversary

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Gorgeous sibs...  Nathan and Clare

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Bailey and Jess are such dear friends!

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Libby enjoyed filling the paddling pool

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Libby, Jessica and Bailey enjoy the sunny weather

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Birthday girl still in her pajamas, on her birthday morning

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On the morning of her birthday, showing off her "5" badge

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Bailey on her new bike, a present from Momma, Daddy, Grammy and Papa

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We had a little dinner on Bailey's birthday and invited close friends. Here's Alice, Bailey and Ben completely whooping

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The birthday dinner table, 10 September 2008

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Bailey blowing out the candle on her birthday dinner cake, 10 September 2008

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Bailey's party birthday cake, made by our friend and master baker, Corinne

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Birthday party dress, princess all the way!

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Kiddies at Bailey's party (there were 35 attendees)

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Bailey blosing out the candles on her party cake

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Judy, Bailey and the paper mill greeter, Mr Papier Mache (he looked a bit scary)

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We all got to make hand-made paper. Here is Bailey making her sheet.

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Lots of cool things can be added to paper, included chopped up money (yes, that's an entire box full of shreaded bank notes!!)

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Close-up of shreaded money

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Bailey proudly holds her sheet of paper

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The start of the machine-made paper process... shreaded recycled office paper is pulped to make new paper

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Here's the pulp

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This paper mill has been in operation for over 100 years and has always had its own fire engine (just in case the fire brigade couldn't get there fast enough...imagine how fast all that paper will burn)

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Our cool paper mill tour ended with a canal boat ride, so we could see how paper used to be transported

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Three generations of our family survived the canal boat ride!! We had a great time

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Church in Leamington Spa

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Street scene in Leamington Spa (I loved those hanging flower baskets)

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Jack, Bailey Judy and Jean

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Jack, Bailey, Simon, Judy and Jean

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All of us (thanks to self-timer!)

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Lovely Jean

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Simon and Bailey had fun in the pub

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Saying above our table...

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Going for a walk to the park (outside our B&B)

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Bailey leads the way!

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Simon and Bailey by the River Leam

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Hiding out in the trees...

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Simon, relaxing and enjoying family time

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Bailey at the playground in the park

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It looked so fun, Granddad had a go (much to Bailey's delight)

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Grandma had some fun too!

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Family women relaxing on the bench

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3/4ths of the grandparents discussing the world

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Squirrell in the park

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Family dinner in Leamington Spa (at Cafe Rouge)

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Great wall decorations in Cafe Rouge

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Bailey took this great pic of her Daddy and Momma just before we left for Gatwick Airport, 24 July 2008

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Papa read to Bailey all the time and she loved it!

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Bailey got to sleep pretty much where ever she wanted at Grammy and Papa's; here she is on the couch bed with many animal friends and Grammy too

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Bailey baked cookies in preparation for Uncle Allen's arrival

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Bailey put on some fab puppet shows at Grammy and Papa's house...

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More puppet drama

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Grammy and Bailey made Uncle Allen a very special birthday cake...look at all those pink sprinkles!

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Bailey was thrilled to see Uncle Allen! 29 July 2008

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Karen celebrated the weak dollar and cheaper fuel prices!

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Uncle Ted, Aunt Colleen and Bailey had some great fun in the sand

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Ted and Karen looking ready for any beach activities... 30 July 2008

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Judy, Ron and Allen enjoyed the surf from a bench... 30 July 2008

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Uncle Ted, Bailey and Aunt Colleen mastering the waves, Anna Maria Island, 30 July 2008

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Bailey on the beach, Anna Maria Island, 30 July 2008

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Allen is impressed by the size of Oma's pizza! 30 July 2008

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Sibs at the lunch table, 30 July 2008

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Allen receiving his beautiful birthday cake...

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What a family! Ron, Judy, Allen, Ted and Karen standing; Bobby, Colleen and Bailey in front, 30 July 2008

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Lovely pic of Bobby, Ted and Colleen, 30 July 2008

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Happy Storms...Bobby, Ted, Colleen and Bailey, 30 July 2008

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Bobby and proud Aunt Karen (photo taken by Bailey!), 30 July 2008

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Best friends Amanda and Karen enjoy downtown St Petersburg, 31 July 2008

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Bailey inside the Ca d'Zan, 1 August 2008

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The organ inside the Ca d'Zan, John & Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota

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Electrics control panel in the Ca d'Zan, John & Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota

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Jamie, Bailey and Karen sitting on the seawall on Sarasota Bay, John & Mable Ringling Museum, 1 August 2008

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Exterior of the Ca d'Zan, John & Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota, 1 August 2008

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Godmomma Jamie and Bailey at the John & Mable Ringling Museum, 1 August 2008

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Bailey at the beach near Haley's Motel, 1 August 2008

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Bailey playing in the surf on Holmes Beach, 1 August 2008

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Bailey enjoying the pool at Haley's Motel, Holmes Beach

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Great signage at Haley's Motel (and I know of several other places this sign would be most useful!)

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Bailey relaxing outside the Sandbar Restaurant, Holmes Beach, 1 August 2008

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Bailey on Holmes Beach, playing while we enjoyed our dinner... 1 August 2008

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Jamie looking beautiful and very chic at the Sandbar Restaurant, 1 August 2008

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Bailey enjoyed the kayaking adventure... 2 August 2008

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Jamie was a natural in the kayak! 2 August 2008

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Karen and Bailey in command of the kayak, 2 August 2008

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Kayaking through the mangroves in Sarasota Bay...what an adventure! 2 August 2008

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Jamie ahead of us in the mangroves

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Bailey got to hold a live starfish during our mangrove tour

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We finished the kayak mission and were SO proud of ourselves!

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A map of the local mangroves

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Dear friends Jamie and Karen, 2 August 2008

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Bailey LOVES Godmomma Jamie!

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Enjoying dinner at the Columbia Restaurant, St Armand's Circle, 2 August 2008

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Yes, the sangria was delicious (and strong...)

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The Columbia's 100th anniversary celebration desert...spongecake soaked in syrup with Spanish Manzanilla Sherry filled with Spanish cream and strawberries, rolled and topped with meringue. Served tableside with strawberry sauce and flambéed.

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Bailey hamming it up in one of the shops on St Armand's Circle, 2 August 2008

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Bailey and Jamie on St Armand's Circle

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Happy friends together (courtesy of the self-timer)

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Jamie and Karen enjoying Starbucks in downtown Sarasota, 3 August 2008 (Bailey took this great shot)

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One of our new doggie friends, at Monique's house, 3 August 2008

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Bailey loved getting to see the puppies at Monique's house, 3 August 2008

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These faces look sweet! Bailey with our friends Emily and Olivia, 4 August 2008

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Bailey at pony camp at the wonderful Windsong Farm North Port, Florida

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Amanda looking very beautiful, 5 August 2008

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On the ferry from Ft Myers Beach to Key West... look at that smooth Gulf

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Bailey enjoying her first lunch in Key West, at Caroline's Cafe on Duval Street, 7 August 2008

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Bailey and a friendly parrot, on Duval Street, Key West

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Our tribute to Simon, from his number one and number two fans! Key West, 7 August 2008

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Karen, Bailey and Liz in Key West, August 2008

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Thankfully Liz has a great sense of humour...Key West, 8 August 2008

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We saw dolphins! In the Gulf of Mexico, off Key West, 8 August 2008

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Bailey on board the Sunny Days catarmaran, looking for dolphins and geting ready for snorkling, 8 August 2008

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The Sunny Days boat crew...all women! What a great time we had, Key West, 8 August 2008

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Bailey and Karen enjoying a great lunch after our morning on the Gulf, Key West, 8 August 2008

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A Key West staple...

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Bailey, Karen and our Key West friend Jace, in the Courtney's Place pool

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I love Key West!

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Our booth at Pepe's restaurant, Key West

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Mad man and his performing cat, Mallory Square, Key West

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Funky flicks in Key West, Tropic Cinema on Eaton Street

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The hotel cat on the breakfast table, at Courtney's Place in Key West

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We took this one for Simon...Bailey outside Key West Denny's, 9 August 2008

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Inside the beautiful Key West Butterfly Conservatory

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Inside the Key West Butterfly Conservatory

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Inside the Key West Butterfly Conservatory

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No explanation required...

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St Paul's Episcopal Church, Key West

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Local cat who was always having a snooze near our hotel on Whitmarsh Lane, Key West

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Bailey relaxing in our hotel room, Courtney's Place, Key West, 10 August 2008

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Beautiful flowers on the breakfast table at Courtney's Place, Key West

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The pool at Courtney's Place, Key West...featuring resident cat

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Bailey and her favourite pony, Patch, Windsong Farm, North Port, Florida

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Karen and the always-lovely Matthew McLendon, at Matthew's amazing museum, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida (huge thanks to Matthew for the VIP treatment)

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Amanda and Karen at Rollins College, 13 August 2008

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Friends Amanda, Cheryl and Karen outside Amanda's office in St Petersburg...we haven't been together in over 8 years!!!!! 13 August 2008

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Proof we were together, even if just for a little while! Amanda, Cheryl, Jillian and Karen, outside Amanda's office in St Pete, 13 August 2008

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Bailey enjoying the water fun at Windsong Farm pony camp in North Port, Florida... 14 August 2008

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Our last evening in Florida, spent with our beloved family... Ron, Bailey and Judy at Carrabba's restaurant, Sarasota, Florida, 14 August 2008

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Bailey and her patriotic flower planter, outside Grammy and Papa's house, Sarasota, 14 August 2008

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Bailey and the rental car...thanks, Prius! 14 August 2008

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We brought our Florida friends with us... Beautiful women! Monique, Toni and Bailey outside The King's Lodge at Hunton Bridge, 16 August 2008

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Enormous chocolate cake... I think this piece was bigger than my head.

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Crazy tell-all book by university-aged cad. I'm sure this genre exists in other languages (certainly French) but the cover got me, and it made me think I'm most sure I met this Romeo when I worked at FSU...

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Decorated bike in Key West... most other cultures use bikes for transport, not art (not saying this is a good or bad thing)

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Harley-D with BACON as the vanity plate... No doubt! Only in the US of A

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Naming an all-gauze clothing store "Oh my gauze"...SO touristy and SO Florida (look at my face; I'm shocked!)

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Shockingly racist and yet why was this on display in our hotel room at Haley's Motel on Holmes Beach?? Jamie noticed this one...

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Doggie dining license in downtown St Pete

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Entire periodical dedicated to the cuisine of the church supper... SO American (and Southern)

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Minivan back end covered in Jesus fish, as seen in Sarasota (in the WHole Foods carpark, of all places)... Amanda BEGGED me to abstain from this pic, just to save her country's reputation

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Self-heating meal. I can't really explain this one at all (seen at Publix)

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I saw this in the guest restroom at my sister-in-law's mom's beach house. I really like the owners of the house but don't get this at all.

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Adult trike with kick-ass speakers in the rear... only in America (and seen in Key West)

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Jesus' face offered on the back of a pick-up truck, done all in mirrored decals. Gorgeous (seen on cheesy Ft Myers Beach)

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The sign at the ferry port in Ft Myers Beach (it was serious)

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Great sign seen in Key West, just in case you thought this leather artisan was all about fixing your leather dining room chairs

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The shocking part of this pic is the size of the travel mug; check it out next to the normal sized apple juice.

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This image was on a shirt given to my mom as a present. It truly fits the criteria.

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I kind of like this one. You certainly wouldn't see a mousetrap used to hold the bill at any fine Paris eateries...

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02970.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02973.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02971_edited-1.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02968.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02977.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02978_edited-1.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02980.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02979.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02985.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC02990.JPG 2008-07-19

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Today was the last ballet class of the term so parents got to watch and take pics. Bailey did great!DSC03003.JPG 2008-07-19

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Bailey enjoying a Croque Monsieur and mash, at Cafe Marl at the Louvre

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Entrance to the Egyptian antiquities, the Louvre

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Walking like the Egyptians, the Louvre

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In the Egyptian gallery, the Louvre

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In the Egyptian gallery, the Louvre

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Karen's favourite mummy case

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Bailey and the mummy cases

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Egyptian cats in the Louvre

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Karen and Bailey in the Louvre Egyptian antiquities wing

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Bailey reading up on the Louvre Sully Wing (in Polish, I think)

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Bailey and Karen taking no bull from the Egyptian cow statue

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Bailey in the Louvre, with beautiful view of the pyramid through the window

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Bailey is so happy to be in the sculpture wing of the Louvre!

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Sculpture wing of the Louvre

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Bailey taking a break in the sculpture wing of the Louvre

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The view outside our hotel, the Villathena

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Bailey in our hotel room window

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Bailey strutting down the street, 9th arrondisement

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Bailey at the back of the Opera

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Advert outside Galleries Lafayette (taken especially for Grammy)

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Opera house

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Place Vendome

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Place de la Concorde

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Views from our tour of Paris

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Arc de Triomphe

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Arc de Triomphe

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Arc de Triomphe

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Bailey with the view of the Champs Elysees through the Arc

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Arc de Triomphe, close up

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More views from our tour

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Bailey on our Paris tour

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We love the Eiffel Tower!

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Bailey at the base of the Eiffel Tower

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More love for the Eiffel Tower

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Invalides

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Stained glass dome ceiling in Galleries Lafayette

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Bailey in Galleries Lafayette

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Bailey with Trinity church down the road

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Enjoying the park at Trinity church

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Enjoying the park at Trinity church

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Trinity church

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Bailey and Karen taking a rest in the park at Trinity church

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Bikes for rent

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Bailey ourside Centre Pompidou

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Centre Pompidou

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Bailey with one of the Louise Bourgeous spiders in the Centre Pompidou

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From inside the Centre Pompidou

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Bailey inside the main hall in the Centre Pompidou

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Bailey outside the Centre Pompidou

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Bailey showing off the nigt-time decor in our hotel bar (it wasn't open yet)

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Waiting in the Eiffel Tower queue (with moon rising)

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Bailey on the Eiffel Tower at night (view of the Arc)

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Looking up the Eiffel tower from the second viewing platform; beautiful at night

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Bailey made some very nice friends during our visit to the Eiffel Tower

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Bailey looking out the hotel window

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Karen looking out the hotel window, on to Rue d'Athenes

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Karen's self-portrait, "Paris is always in my heart"

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Bailey at gare du Nord, celebrating a great weekend

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Bailey and her favourite token of Paris, on Eurostar on way home

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Bailey on Eurostar (food car) checking out the speed

Bailey in Royston Cave
Bailey and the Royston Cave carvings, Saturday 22 March 2008

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Carvings from Royston Cave, taken Saturday 22 March 2008

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Carvings from the Royston Cave, 22 March 2008

Bailey in Royston
Bailey enjoying the snow in Royston, Saturday 22 March 2008

Easter Sunday
Bailey outside our church on Easter Sunday 2008

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Bailey at church, helping distribute Easter biscuits, 23 March 2008

Imperial War Museum Duxford
Simon and Bailey under a Concorde in the museum, Monday 24 March 2008

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Bailey and Karen relaxing by the planes at the museum, 24 March 2008

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Bailey and Simon outside an airplane hangar at the museum, 24 March 2008

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Bailey by a WWII ambulance in the museum, 24 March 2008

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Prepping the blackout time, WWII exhibit, 24 March 2008

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Great sign!

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WWII plane and pilot

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A post-WWII prefab house

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Simon in the American Air Museum, 24 March 2008

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In the American Air Museum, 24 March 2008

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Karen and Bailey showing off our American side, in the American Air Museum

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Bailey and Simon try on helmets

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More great signage

Little Angel Puppet Theatre
Puppet on display in the lobby of the Little Angel Puppet Theatre, Islington, 26 March 2008

Exploring Soho
Bailey outside a Soho bakery, London, 25 March 2008

Walking down Piccadilly
Bailey outside the Ritz, London, 25 March 2008

Royal Academy
Bailey outside the Royal Academy, London, 25 March 2008

Relaxing in London
Karen and Bailey in our room at the Rathbone Hotel, London, 26 March 2008

Bailey in Islington
Bailey taking a break before the puppet show, Islington, 26 March 2008

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Bailey outside the Little Angel Puppet Theatre, Islington, 26 March 2008

Whipsnade Zoo
Bailey and her friends, 31 March 2008

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Bailey and tall friend, 31 March 2008

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Bison (with wonky horns)

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Lots of space for animals to roam...

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Elephant parade, 31 March 2008

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More animals

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More animals!

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Bailey watching the lions

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Hippo showing off his teeth

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Taking a peek at the grazing elephants

Welcome at Huddersfield Hotel
What a way to attract guests! Cedar House Hotel, Huddersfield, 4 April 2008

Smiling kiddies
James, Bailey and Baby Thomas, 4 April 2008

Happy friends
Karen and Bailey enjoy their visit with Debs, James and Baby Thomas, 4 April 2008

Mirfield birds are never hungry
Debs, James and Bailey filling up the bird feeder, at the Wilkinson house, 4 April 2008

Playing at home
Bailey and her friend Hannah, at our house on 1 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
Bailey outside the National Media Museum, Bradford, 2 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
Bailey and the history of television display, 2 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
Bailey and the Dr Who display, 2 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
Bailey in the history of children's television display, 2 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
A great view of Bradford from inside the museum, 2 April 2008

National Media Museum, Bradford
More Dr Who!

Bradford
Momma and daughter in Bradford, 2 April 2008 (thanks to stranger who took this)

Visiting the Wilkinsons
Bailey and James enjoy Debs' storytelling, 3 April 2008

Relaxing in Mirfield
Baby Thomas and Bailey at the Wilkinson's house, 3 April 2008

Happy friends
Karen and Baby Thomas Wilkinson, 4 April 2008

Lunch time
Debs and Bailey make a mean sandwich, 3 April 2008

Driving on the M62
Driving through the Pennines (highest motorway peak in England)

In Atherton
Granddad and Bailey, 4 April 2008

In Atherton
Bailey and her grandparents, 4 April 2008

In Atherton
Jack, Bailey, Jean and Karen, 4 April 2008

At Granddad's keyboard
Bailey loved playing keyboard music with granddad, 4 April 2008

Snow in April!
Bailey in our garden after an overnight snow, 6 April 2008

Snow in London
Snowy trees on the edge of Regents Park, London, 6 April 2008

London
Bailey outside Liverpool Street Station, London, 6 April 2008

Spitalfields, London
Bailey relaxing in Spitalfields, London, 6 April 2008

Spitalfields, London
Bailey in Spitalfields, London, 6 April 2008

LSE
Bailey outside the London School of Economics, 6 April 2008

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Here is Percy and Thomas in mid-October 2007.  They look very handsome!

At Trekieve Steps, Cornwall
Cornwall holiday 002.jpg 2004-06-19

At Trekieve Steps, Cornwall
Cornwall holiday 003.jpg 2004-06-19

Land's End
Cornwall holiday 004.jpg 2004-06-20

Land's End
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Land's End
Cornwall holiday 008.jpg 2004-06-20

En route to Land's End
Cornwall holiday 009.jpg 2004-06-20

Father's Day
Cornwall holiday 012.jpg 2004-06-20

St Michael's Mount
Cornwall holiday 015.jpg 2004-06-20

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 017.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 018.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 019.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 020.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 021.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 022.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 023.jpg 2004-06-21

Eden Project
Cornwall holiday 025.jpg 2004-06-21

In the Baby Den
Cornwall holiday 030.jpg 2004-06-22

St Ives
Cornwall holiday 032.jpg 2004-06-23

St Ives
Cornwall holiday 035.jpg 2004-06-23

At Falmouth
Cornwall holiday 044.jpg 2004-06-24

Seagull at Falmouth
Cornwall holiday 047.jpg 2004-06-24

Cows resting along the road
Cornwall holiday 048.jpg 2004-06-25

At Looe
Cornwall holiday 050.jpg 2004-06-25

Bailey's first crab
Cornwall holiday 051.jpg 2004-06-25

On the beach in Looe
Cornwall holiday 060.jpg 2004-06-25

Ice cream
Cornwall holiday 063.jpg 2004-06-25

Ice cream!
Cornwall holiday 064.jpg 2004-06-25

On the way home
Cornwall holiday 069.jpg 2004-06-26

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Paris! 011.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 012.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 013.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 022.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 024.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 030.jpg 2004-05-20

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Paris! 029.jpg 2004-05-20

NYC Feb 2002001
Brooklyn bridge walk.jpg 2008-09-14

NYC Feb 2002002
Cousins.jpg 2008-09-14

NYC Feb 2002003
My shopping.jpg 2008-09-14

NYC Feb 2002004
Cabaret.jpg 2008-09-14

NYC Feb 2002005
Simmo and James.jpg 2008-09-14

NYC Feb 2002006
Happy to be eating.jpg 2008-09-14

Judy and grandma.jpg
Judy and grandma.jpg 2008-09-14

Judy and Gran in NYC.jpg
Judy and Gran in NYC.jpg 2008-09-14

Judy Gran at Rock Ctr.jpg
Judy Gran at Rock Ctr.jpg 2008-09-14

Storms on Easter.jpg
Storms on Easter.jpg 2008-09-14

G and G with grandkids.jpg
G and G with grandkids.jpg 2008-09-14

Judy and cousins.jpg
Judy and cousins.jpg 2008-09-14

Judy crying.jpg
Judy crying.jpg 2008-09-14