The Stephenson Families' Great Californian Adventure

Christmas in England - Chester-le-Street

Finally arrived home after 2 days in London and marginally avoiding train delays due to a massive snow storm. Chester-le-Street was the same as always, and absolutely beautiful in the snow. It was fantastic to see the Grandparents and have a relaxing Christmas together.

Christmas in England - London

We spent a fantastic couple of days in the capital... it was damn cold, snowing, but we just missed the worst of it (cancelled flights etc). The kids loved seeing the sights, as you can see.

Trafalgar Square

Horseguards

Houses of Parliament

Hamleys

Charing Cross Tube

London Eye / Embankment / Waterloo

Winter Celebration at Six Flags

The best time to go to Six Flags... no crowds, lights everywhere, candy apples, hot cider and hot chocolate galore :)

Breakfast with Santa

At the local Applebees, our regular pre-Christmas celebration.

November 2010: Pillow Pets!

Finally, the Birthday Gods bought Pillow Pets for the kids... after who-knows-how-many begging sessions!

November 2010: Happy 4th Birthday Kyle!!!

The day after we returned from Miami, it was Kyles 4th birthday! No party (same as Karina) this year as they celebrated more than enough in Miami, but he had a cake, presents, and ice creme. Happy birthday big lad!

November 2010: Cocktails on South Beach

Yummy. And pricey!

November 2010: Kyle at the Dolphins game

The Nascar was also taking place in Miami while we were there, after the Dolphins game... Kyle simply *loved* the Nascars he found outside the stadium!

November 2010: Miami Beach!

Reeeeee-laxing!!!

November 2010: Florida Everglades

A real easy, short trip from where we were staying was the Everglades National Park. Funnily enough we ended up going to the same Gator Park I went to many many years ago on one of my earliest trips to Florida. And it hasn't changed at all (though last time was a coach trip and the coach left without us, but thats another story!) Stunning natural beauty.