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We've been on a bit of a break from posting, as we were traveling in the States for the past three weeks. It was a busy, but fun, time visiting family and friends. Now I'm ready for a vacation! I guess not working for these two years is my extended vacation of sorts... if only London were on the water. (and the yummy River Thames doesn't count).

There were many "firsts" that occurred while away, some of which include: a Christening, two bottom teeth, crawling, a carousel ride, juicy 4th of July watermelon and swimming. I should mention that these were milestones for Charlotte, in the chance you're not sure which one of us has just mastered these skills. And I hadn't realized how nauseous a carousel can make you - it just keeps going around and around and around, for what seemed like eternity.  I'm convinced they used to move more slowly when I was younger rather than the dizzying speed similar to the teacup/saucer ride-effect of this past experience.

Here are a few pictures from these past few weeks:

On an unrelated topic, Tim wanted me to post the following bit of advice: When heading out in London, even with the sun glaring and not a cloud in the sky as far as the eye (or binoculars) can see... bring an umbrella and a stroller rain cover. Because it WILL rain and you WILL get caught in it. And you WILL be standing under the closed market awning with ten other unprepared ex-pats trying to wait-it-out. I may even invest in a rain poncho... saw one for 2 quid at Tesco this morning. Assuming I remember our own advice.