Melissa, Andy and the kids' Blog

June 1: Melissa is gone again.  We got home from our big trip and she headed for Utah county for her cousin Jay Clift's wedding.  The rest of us went for a big bike ride.  Lilian was slow and exhausted riding her balance bike. (Foreshadowing) June 2: Lilian couldn't keep herself from putting her hair in her mouth, so I asked if I could cut it off and she agreed.  Melissa wasn't happy when I texted her about it and told me to fix it.  Melissa and her mother enjoyed a few days away for the wedding. They stayed at Nana and Grandad's. Jay was married at the Timpanogos temple and the reception was at the Castle in Lindon.  They got to enjoy most of the day catching up with family.  Katy, Audra, Mary and Melissa We went to Mickey Ekker's house (Lily's former primary teacher) to try to rescue my hair chopping.  All parties agree she looks cute.  Melissa with the groom and bride, Jay and Ally Cliftman.  They combined their last names.  Jun ...

5/22 - Monday I needed to run into London to pick up biscuits for Jon and Belle from Fortnum and Mason.  I took Finn with me for a final ride on the tube. The shop is on Piccadilly street and as we walked the road we looked into a very fancy café called L'Eto. Lots of people were stopping to take pictures of the cakes and pies in the window... so I asked Finn if he'd like one.  He chose a forest berry ricotta cheese cake and I had a hazelnut chocolate cake. This is one of Finn's few genuine smiles on this trip, not because he didn't have fun, but just because he didn't like to smile for the camera.  While we were in the city, Melissa and the girls were playing at Glynis' house. We joined them and had a nice lunch of leftovers. Lilian is playing with one of the few toys Glynis and Brendan were able to find.  Brendan estimates they were at least 50 years old.  After lunch we went to Boston Manor Park to see the improved pond, 6 goslings (conveniently located next ...