Ahhh the Fall Season!

Shorter days, longer nights and lots going on, like

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Finding a cozy place to keep warm

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Wondering if it's poo or leaves
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Long sleepy nights

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Pumpkin Pie!!

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Pumpkin pie crumbs!

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This Thanksgiving was spent with our friends, the Cushings, just around the corner. We all had too much to eat, but loved every bite! We had a deep fried turkey this year and a new side dish of dumplings. Yummy Yummy! Jailee loves pumpkin pie and couldn't get enough - as well as Jemma. Tonight we'll watch the traditional Christmas Vacation flick, eat more leftovers, and head out for York in the morning. Stay full!

jx4

Fireworks in November?!

Britain - November 5, 1605

A group of conspirators set out to burn down parliament, basically a religious battle between the catholics and King James I. After realizing that not only would parliament burn, but innocent people as well, there was a leak to a member of parliament through a letter warning the member not to be present on Nov 5. The King got wind of this letter and had the building searched. Guy Fawkes ( http://www.infoplease.com/spot/guyfawkes.html )was found in the cellar of parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder. He was apprehended, tortured, and killed. Today the British remember this day by having huge bonfires and fireworks. It's been rumored that many British wonder whether the celebration is because the King was saved or the attempt to destroy government. :o)

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Whatever the reason for celebration - the presentation was great!

Jailee stayed awake for the whole thing - Just like July 4th!

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The weather has been unbelievably pleasant for this time of year. We remember being here in 2005 and waiting for our stuff to be dropped off so we could have winter coats! As you can see above, we dressed for chilly weather, but had to shed a few layers as the night was wonderful. We did get a bit of rain after the show, but nothing to complain about, like in our home state of Washington. We hear there's been flooding galore! Still, we miss it! Signing out for now - Happy Guy Fawkes Day!

jx4

Beer and bottles

Yep, we have a baby. Sometimes it's still hard to believe. Today I was watching Jailee play on the floor and Jemma joined in. Jailee was laughing out loud - tons! She's so special, the best gift in the world. While taking our daily walk today I noticed how much more interactive she's become. She wants to touch everything! Pretty soon we'll have to keep a close eye on her in the grocery store so that no unexpected items end up coming home with us. She loves to smile and also has begun babbling more and more. Of course her "words" are da da da da! No, she doesn't know what she's saying, just practice! Sometimes while playing in her exersaucer she begins laughing out loud like she's told herself a joke that only she understands. Boy, I never thought I'd spend my days like this, just like I never thought our refrigerator would look like this:

Our world has changed - definitely for the better!

Mummy J.

Jailee Jailee Jailee

More pictures!

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Baby Einstein video, Very Exciting!

Thank you Auntie Kim

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Pappa Fitt picked it out all by himself!

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Pretty as a flower herself!

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Sisters will be sisters!

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Beautiful in Blue!

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We like strawberry ice-cream!

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Auntie LaDonna made this outfit for Jailee.

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Grama Joyce took this one while visiting.

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jx4

More Baby!!

More Pictures of our sweetie!

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Bundled up for a chilly walk.

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Swimming lessons are better with Daddy. This was her third lesson and the pacifier is hanging from her swimsuit, on her next and 4th visit - no pacifier was needed!!!!

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Modeling can be very demanding!

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This is our new Peppa Pig outfit!!!

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Our new purple sweatsuit - very cozy!!

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Learning to drink from our cup! - A little messy

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The dress she only wore once!

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Jailee sitting at buddah's belly - Sandringham Estate
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Everything is going well on this side of the pond. I've finished my first Term of school and managed to get an A in accounting - I know, hard to believe. This term I'm taking the second accounting class required and a research class as well; busy busy busy. Jim got home on the 20th YEAH!!!!!!! He's been on mid shift for a week, is working weekend duty this weekend, and will have two more night shifts before going back to days. So,...even though he's home, he's gone a lot so we're still missing having him home, and awake, the same times that we are. Soon we'll be back to the normal routine. We did manage to get to Sandrinham Estate with some friends of ours before Jim's night shifts started so will post some pictures of that visit soon.

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Weather has turned chilly, the radiators are on now, and no more flip flops so I don't have to worry about pretty toes. Good thing because I haven't found a decent pecidcurist since I've been here. That's an important thing for a girl - especially one who's shoe size has changed since being pregnant and who hasn't bothered to buy new shoes!

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A few more bites of British brilliance:

You don't wait in a line you wait in a que

Tire is spelled Tyre and Center is spelled Centre

You don't go to the hospital, you "go to hospital" (no "the")

A surgery is a clinic, You don't have surgery you are in theatre

You don't wear a swimsuit you wear a Swimming Costume (or a speedo if you're a sexy overweight father out for a day of leisure with the family - ick!)

The burner on your stove is a Hob and yes, every home is equipped with radiators instead of central heat, hardly ever do you find air conditioning.

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Until next time,......jx4

Pumpkin Pickin Time

The British don't officially celebrate Halloween, but being so close to the base many of the local farmers cater to the American holiday so we were able to take Jailee to her first pumpkin patch.

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Family Fun! - A VERY COLD MORNING!!!

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Jailee and her best-est friend, Jaycie (3wks older than Jailee)

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A perfect fit!

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Puppy!

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After having a pumpkin carving party with our friends the Cushing's we roasted seeds and enjoyed hot cider! Yummy!!!!

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jx4

Happy Halloween

Jailee's first Trick or Treat!! She was a real trooper and had a great time. It was about 43F with gusty winds, but our little buzzy bee was bundled up with thick tights and a longsleeve onsie underneath her cozy costume! Mommy kept warm with hot cider and somthin' somthin' while daddy kept it cool and tried to stay awake for his night shift later that evening.

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Daddy and Jailee with Frankenstien's monster and a few other creepy critters!

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Mommy and Jailee. I think she liked the bag more than the candy!

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Jailee and big sister Jemma with their pumpkins on the front porch.

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Jailee's first treat!

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The little Bumble Bee!

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Hope you all had as much fun as we did!!!

jx4