Friday 18 March 2011

With the Hammonds

It was another holiday highlight, as we spent today with the fab four of Oliver, Bethany, Jacob and Rebecca (and their parents Katharine and Scott, of course).  What's more, the sky cleared and the English sun shone brightly.  So we went to the beach to see if the sea had thawed.

Another highlight was driving on the newest road in Britain!  The Weymouth Relief Road was opened by Princess Anne herself back in December.  Unfortunately no one had thought to finish it before the opening, but today all work was completed.  After a confusing morning, where signs indicated that the old road was shut before the new one was opened, things got underway at 3pm and we were amongst the first to get lost and be stuck in a traffic jam there (but one that had never existed before!)  And if you think my blog is sad, take a look at this one.

Despite much jelly bean eating, Wii playing, etc. we had to say goodbye all-too-soon.  But I'm sure we can persuade them to invade California again before too long...


Hannah directs a "learn the American states" game.  Indoctrination?


Sisters (with laptops) together.


Fierce debate over flavours.


Shortest (and cheekiest) to tallest.


Oh, alright, another cute photo for you.


Surveying the ocean.


Searching for sea glass on the beach.


England in March: a bit like California.


Rebecca checks the performance of her portfolio.


Happy families!