We're No Longer Americans in London

This is my final post. We've just returned to New Jersey and are already waxing nostalgic about our time in London. Here's to hoping that the memories won't fade as quickly as Pascale's and Josephine's adorable accents. I have had a great time with this blog, and here's a tremendous temptation to continue it under another name. I will resist. Pascale is 5 now. Before long, she will realize that this blog is tantamount to talking about her in public, and she will demand that I cease and desist. I would like to stop on my own before that happens.

To all (both?) of my faithful readers, I hope you've enjoyed the photos of the girls and accounts of our European adventures. I have enjoyed our time abroad immensely, and I will always treasure the memories of spending time with my family in such a great city.

Last Week of School

This was the last week of school for both girls! Josephine had her end-of-term party, and Pascale had her field day. It is now officially summer, and we have an eventful one planned.



We had a rainbow last week! This is the view out our living room window.



I watch the sunsets every night. They have been great lately. This is the view from our kitchen, showing the Natural History Museum.



Josephine loves this car, which is always parked near her school. She thinks I should get one just like it. If you know me, you know that urban assault vehicles are not really my kind of thing.



Josephine after her end-of-term party



Pascale at her Field Day



Me at Pascale's Field Day



Helicopters flying over Field Day. This happens in my nabe a lot, but I never have the camera ready.



Pascale goes to an International School. They asked each student to bring in the flag of their home country to wave during the Field Day Finale. Pascale is slightly right of center, wearing a green hat.



Pascale did some nice artwork



Pascale built a sand castle today at the Diana Playground. She's wearing a dress-and-cape ensemble that I made for her a while back.



Josephine climbing at the Diana Playground

Hot, Hot, Hot!

It was 90 degrees this week! In a country without air conditioning, that's really hot. No one could sleep. It looks like it will cool down a bit next week, though.

We got to see some Fourth of July fireworks from our window. It looked like someone in Fulham (where loads of Americans live) was setting them off.

I made Hello Kitty Jello.


We saw a bubble show at the science museum.


Josephine at the Science Museum


On the bus