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We spent two weeks visiting family in the north of England in October. It was a beautiful time of the year to visit, as fall was in full swing and the leaves were turning and dropping. The weather was surprisingly mild and maybe even warmer than San Francisco, although we did endure days of rain at the second half of the trip.

We spent the majority of our trip with Tom’s brother Sam and his girlfriend Emily in Burley-in-Wharfedale. We were able to stay at a friends house nearby, which was great for Jacob (and for everyone else as Jacob wakes up early) and we also were able to borrow a car from a friend, which was very helpful. We did do a bit of traveling- mostly with Sam and Emily to stay at Tom’s mum’s house in Ripon, and Tom, Jacob and I spent a night at Tom’s dad’s in Barnsley.

We visited a sculpture park, Fountain’s Abbey (with loads of deer) and hiked along the moor. We also visited with our friend Vicky and her daughter Beatrix and with Josh, Kris and Caitlyn who drove up from London for a few days (they moved to England a few months ago from Marin).

Jacob has really connected with his family, especially Sam and Emily and Grandma! He loved playing drums with Sam and gave Emily big cuddles every time he saw her. When we were leaving he gave Grandma a big hug and kiss- all his idea. It was all very sweet. We miss our family so much and it is hard being so far away. Luckily, Sam, Emily and Tom’s mum are coming out for Christmas so we won’t be apart for too long. We are already getting the house ready for them!