Yesterday we went for a drive after church. I actually intended for us to stop at Shek-O beach for lunch and a play on the beach – something spontaneous and different for a change but the beach was so packed the police barricaded the roads. Instead we had a leisurely drive around the island. Tess took the opportunity to ask the kids what types of holidays they'd like during the next year. Did they want a beach and adventure holiday with elephants, pools, water slides and jungles OR, did they want a big city holiday with million year old dinosaurs in museums, movies on gigantic screens, castles and dungeons and scares? We just had friends who spent the summer in London and had a great time. London, England was offered up as a possible destination. (Being from Canada I have to specify England else our Toronto friends and family will have mismanaged expectations.) After Tess and I discussed possible vacation destinations with the kids they were silent for a bit when suddenly Jasper exclaimed, "WE CAN'T GO TO LONDON BECAUSE THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND WILL CUT OUR HEADS OFF!"

With recent events in London we're uncertain if Jasper is refering to history or current events.

Above: Maureen and Jasper cuddle while at Fintry this past summer.