More Easter in America

Here are a few more things we did while we were home:

Miles for Mike Fundraiser

My high school cross-country coach is suffering from cancer and in need of two bone marrow transplants. Tons of people got together to run around the track and raise money for him - and I can't think of anyone more deserving of all the love and support. 

Christine and her kids Gray, Marley, and Casey.

Maya representing the cause.

Adam and Kate rocked some laps for Coach Farmer.

Maya playing with the Metcalfs.

You know what's great about being outside? You can throw the baby up as high as you can and she won't bump her head!

 Misc. Fun with Friends

We went over to the Bevilacqua house to see their new baby Alex. Maya loved playing with the big kids like Olive.

Alex.

Ale house with the Christines.

First time at the beach. A blustery day at Salisbury Beach Reservation. Too bad Pete wasn't there!

The Ferguson girls.

 On Monday morning we landed back down in London. The city was so foggy you could hardly see the runway. Welcome back to the lovely English weather! Oh well, it was nice to have a few days break!

Easter in America

At the end of March/beginning of April Craig, Maya and I took a long-awaited trip home to see family and friends.

Maya trying on her new hat. She was very excited to be in America for opening day with her favorite baseball team. 

Adjusting to the time change was brutal. Somebody was on English time and woke up at 4:00 AM. Craig's face says it all. 

We stayed at Granny Annie's house where Maya got to sleep in  ye olde Ferguson crib. 

She loved it.

Granny Annie also threw some of our old toys in the mix. It's been a while Strawberry Shortcake!

Kid time over at the Newtons

Dottie, Maya, and Miles meet for the first time! 

Miles and Rebecca

Look at Dottie. So small! 

Dudes. Dads.

Larry and Miles.
  

Easter Egg Hunt

On Easter morning we went over my father's house for his annual egg hunt/battle of wits. In order to find an egg, you need to solve a riddle.

Maya and Isabel

Brenton, Craig, Sarah, Kate. Edible Arrangement.

Maya plays with Kate and Great-grammy Ferguson

Boop. Sarah joins the picture.

Isabel joins the picture, Kate gets photogenic.

Maya's first egg. 

She's not letting go of it!

Colleen and her basket.

I think the blue candy egg is the star of this photo. 

Kate solved her riddle and models her prize.

Brenton and Sarah read a riddle.

Colleen reading a riddle.

Abby, Maya, and Isabel

Maya and Grampa Don

Play time!

Three generations of Fergusons.

Concord Trip

Girls afternoon in Concord with Aunt Kate, Granny Annie, and Maya

Peek-a-boo!

Playing with scrap paper

Pot-luck Dinner

Nana Lila and Uncle Scott joined my mother and sisters for Easter dinner.

Granny Annie got Maya her first Easter dress. Here she is modeling her dress.

Ivan and Colleen.

Ha ha. Look at Ivan's expression!

Three generations of Cipollas.

Scott, Craig, and Maya

Hanging out after dinner. Maya, Craig, Brenton, Sarah, Kate, Adam, Mom, and Colleen.

We had an arts and crafts night and decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs. Here are the results. Craig and my egg is the eyeball up at the top.