Playing Catch Up

Burghley House
Victorian Swing with Alex...his favorite ride
Really neat man was carving us a wooden wine glass.
Shugborough

Jousting Tournament at Royal Armouries
Cousins

Belvoir Castle

I can't believe that we have been home for 5 days now. I did get caught up on laundry, but that is all I can say. When we got home Sunday at 7, after traveling for 17 hours, we had a message that Mark was suppose to be the coach for Alex's team....first game, Saturday. So, we scrambled to get all the parents called on Monday, once we were given a practice time and place. They only got one practice in, so tomorrow's game should be interesting! It's been really warm, most of the week, today it is going to be 71, but rain. Tomorrow, however, a whoppin 43 for the high. Those 9:00 games are going to be cold and wet, tis the way for Spring Soccer. Victoria is excited, as she has her first travel soccer game tomorrow. She missed the first two practices, but hopefully they will play her.

For those asking about our trip....some highlights of what we did/saw:

Belvoir Castle: Beautiful house, still occupied today by the family, we saw the little ones running around the house during the tour.

Lincoln Cathedral: Beautiful stained glass, amazing choir area, LOVE walking around

Woolsthrope Manor: House of Sir Isaac Newton, famous apple tree is still standing

Royal Armouries: Alex was in heaven, we saw the final in the jousting tournament..Fabulous

Ironbridge-Blists Hill Victorian Town: One of the favorites for the kids. You first visit the bank to exhange money for Victorian Money, then you visit all the shops, including the candy shop. They also had Victorian rides and games. We had our picture taken in Victorian clothes..FUN

Burghley House: Beautiful Stately Home

Tales of Robinhood: dissappointing, they need to put more money into this

Shugborough Estate: working farm & visit to house & gardens, not my favorite, but okay

Derby Soccer Game: Highlight for Victoria

Heanor Antique Mall: Highlight for Mom :)

We had a wonderful trip. Maddie's highlights centered around her cousin Natalie. The two of them had a blast. Too bad they don't live closer together.