England Trip: Post Eight: World of Beatrix Potter and All Good Things...

There is a World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in the beautiful Lake District.  It is appropriate because of Beatrix's love of the land and her contributions to the National Trust.  A very inspirational woman with the most amazing talent and imagination.  

Peter in the garden.

Nana, T and Grandpa with Jemima Puddleduck.

T and Jemima.

The Family with a beautiful statue of all of the characters of Beatrix.

Poor Peter's jacket and shoes in the garden.

T with Mrs. Tiggywinkle.

Mommy Bunny and Peter.

All good things must come to an end.  Can't wait to come back and also to have Nana and Grandpa come to St. Louis soon!!!

England Trip: Post Seven: More Kendal, Cumbria

Crazy beautiful rainbow over Kendal.  The start (or end) of it is at Kendal Castle exactly.

Maybe the Jellybabies found the pot of gold.

Grandpa being attacked by chickens.  Poor Grandpa.

Gorgeous pic of family.

Daddy and C.

Camping with Grandpa in the backyard.

Too much fun.  They lasted until 11pm.

C rocking the turtle at the swing park.  Such a big girl.

England Trip: Post Six: Ambleside

Visiting the Bridgehouse in Ambleside...

Nana and T.

T looking out the window at the stream...

Daddy and C.

Grandpa and T looking for little fish....

England Trip: Post Five: Fun in Kendal

Rob and C enjoying the pretty backyard...

A rare quiet moment for me on the porch with a cuppa...

A picture of the Postman Pat plaque in Kendal.  The author based his characters and stories on the beautiful town.

A street I would live on just for the address....Churchwalk.  To the right out of the picture is the town church, only blocked by a small wall.

Selfie with my honey.

We think this could be a Jellybaby sacrifice we accidentally came upon...

Meanwhile Grandpa was putting C hard at work watering the gardens since the sun kept shining...

England Trip: Post 4: Auntie Jude and Uncle Graham

We were so lucky to visit Auntie Jude and Uncle Graham's beautiful home in the UK!  We had a lovely visit just catching up :)

Sandy and Jude...

Grandpa and T!

Great family photo.

Catherine lost the toss and had to drive the first leg back to Kendal...

England Trip: Post 3: Grandma Visit

I only have a few pictures of our lovely visit to Croydon.  We celebrated Grandma Bathgate and just having us all be together!  The weather couldn't have been more beautiful.  The little cousins loved playing and getting to know each other.

England Trip: Post 2: Kendal Castle

Enjoyed hiking up to Kendal Castle....

England Trip: Post 1: Kendal, Cumbria, home of Bathgate Manor UK

We have just returned from a magical trip to England!  Here are some piccies from our first days....

Therese and I have a habit of sticking colorful pinwheels in people's yards.  It only seemed appropriate to bring some to the UK.

Therese playing footy with Grandpa and Daddy....

Looking out over Kendal...

Catherine enjoying the swing at the swing park....

roundabout!!!