The newest addition to the family...

This is Monty. He's the latest addition to the Jackson Clan. He's a one and a half to two year old Maltese/ Poodle/ Terrier mix. Monty LOVES Linda; he likes the kids; and he really freakin' HATES Chris!

Fortunately, after several weeks of progress, Monty is no longer actively plotting Chris' demise, but he wouldn't be too broken up if something catastrophic were to befall his new owner.


Monty was a rescue pup; we adopted him from an organization called Dogs Without Borders.

The LDP Crew (aka The Usual Suspects)

Many of the wonderful people we know around the globe are friends Linda had made over ten years ago at her company's Leadership Development Program:

Shaz and Harper;

Fiona, Paul, Millie & Arthur;

Harry in Athens;

and, finally, the lovely Wendy.

More London

Westminster Abbey; Changing of the Guard.

London sights.

Here you go: Tourist photos!!

London Eye;
Big Ben;
Westminster Abbey.

The 4th of July...London style

No matter how great a vacation one can have, as an American it is a little disappointing not to celebrate the 4th of July with the standard BBQ and fireworks.

Fortunately, we have awesome friends who threw us a little holiday BBQ, and even managed to find a few sparklers.

London

After Greece we spent a few days in London with our friends Shaz, Alex, Harper and Riley aka "Buddy".



Hannah desperately tried to figure out a way to bring Buddy back to the U.S. with us; preferably leaving her brother back in the U.K. I suspect Hannah has an au pair job waiting for her in a few years.

Athens

We spent our last day in Greece in Athens seeing a few of the sights, and visiting with our friend and host, Harry.