The flight from Istanbul to Manchester was much like the rest of them. We did get an extra seat in our row, so that made things nicer. Emily cried (screamed actually) as we boarded the plane... then was a superstar. The 5 hour flight during the day was a bit more challenging than expected. It is difficult to keep a baby occupied for a long period of time when you can't move. Having said that, it is a million times better (I am guessing) than if she could move so I am not really complaining.
We landed in Manchester, got through border control (after a number of questions from the guard about why Mark left England), got our luggage and the car and headed on the road to Crowle. The big news on the radio was how England was about to get a big dump of snow that night! We were not impressed.
The highlight of the trip was definitely for Emily to meet Grandma (Jean) and Granddad (Trev). The weather was cold and we definitely did not pack for the weather. Friday we headed into Scunthorpe and did a bit of shopping. Emily got a bunch of new outfits and Mark a bunch of new shirts... I got a sweater. Saturday we headed out to Stuart and Sue's (Mark's Uncle and Aunt). The drive there was an adventure when we got stuck in a snow drift! Thankfully there were a few others around and with Mark and Trev pushing and me driving we got out of it. First time we have been stuck in snow in 3 years! It definitely felt like Canada, snow and the Alberta flag to greet us at Cliff House (Thanks Stuart)! We had a lovely day hanging out with family. We had a delicious meal and it was so great to see the cousins and their families.
On Sunday we were back to packing... again. First we got to visit Shelley, Lee, Anna and Joe (Jean's wonderful neighbours). Then Grandma and Granddad took Emily for a really long walk and we got to the task. After a delicious Sunday dinner complete with Yorkshire pudding (yum!) we hit the road for Manchester. We ended up staying the night at a hotel at the airport as our flight left super early.
Cliff House - Complete with Snow and Alberta Flag to welcome us!
The family... well most of us - Unfortunately Sarah, Jim and Oliver had left by then... Oh and Mark is taking the photo (Tanya - yes, we know there is another shadow... Mark figured out the problem *after* this was taken)
Anna and Emily
Emily, Grandma and Dad - Everyone is smiling (and looking at the camera!)
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