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Vivi’s friend, Tilly B, celebrated her first birthday today. * View all Flickr Images in their native resolution

The Ham House (Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7RS) is a “unique 17th-century treasure trove”, says the National Trust. The home was envisioned by Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart and has “survived war, fashion and neglect to retain a uniquely mysterious aura. One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham [...]

From The Register: “British Telecom has released a world record-breaking panoramic photo of the city taken from the top of the BT Tower. The 320 gigapixel snap is made up of 48,640 individual frames shot over three days using four Canon EOS 7D cameras. According to BT, it’s the first time that an image of [...]

Traveled to Budapest for 5 nights. Stayed at the Le Méridien Budapest and explored the city – both sides – Buda and Pest. * View all the Images in their native resolution Top of Gellert Hill which was named after Saint Gerard (statue, background) who was thrown to death from the hill Looking out over [...]

Went exploring today in Westerham, Kent. We had passed through this little town on the way to other National Trust properties and always had the desire to return. Took an afternoon lunch at WinYip Chinese restaurant and then drove over. The drive is short from Croydon area at just around 30 minutes. Westerham has a [...]

Wow. Near six months have past since Vivian was born. She now has incredible leg strength, can track to your voice and recognizes faces. Her hand motor skills are rapidly improving – week by week we see major change. Now, almost half a year later, we see a ‘little toddler’ in Vivi! Enjoy the montage [...]

Needed to be in Warsaw for work and the family came along. Was great to have Ningning and Vivian accompany me. Over the weekend we toured the old-town and enjoyed some simple Polish cuisine. Our friends at the Westin (especially in the Exec Lounge) took good care of us and really looked after Vivian. Favorite [...]

First Valentine’s day with Vivian. Celebrated in typical fashion with baby and mum at home. While at work, my wife sent me this series of ‘I Love You’ pics from Vivi. Oh how sweet and what a treat.

The estate agents stated that the new build next door was due to WWII bombing. Never had positive confirmation of that until coming across this site — a WWII bomb mapping effort that shows next door was in fact bombed. Sometime between Oct. 7, 1940 and June 6, 1941 and ‘Aggregate Night Time Bomb’ fell. [...]

Vivian is approaching her 3rd month birthday. Here’s a look back at how she’s grown. Sorry, the video isn’t that exciting but it does portray the favorite habits of our little bundle of love! Presenting, Vivi! Click the HD button to watch in high definition. View the video in China

Traveled to Belgium to view some of the prominent WWI sites. We visited the Essex Farm Cemetery, Yorkshire Trench, and In Flanders Fields Museum before having dinner in Ypers. Nightly at 20:00 there is a “last Post Ceremony” at the Menin Gate, Ypres, which we watched before returning to England (via the Euro Tunnel). Watch [...]

Vivian saw the London attractions today for the first time. Will she remember? Probably not! But her grandparents will. Was a great 12 hours/day out with Ningning, Vivian and Ningning’s parents. Started at London Bridge. Walked the Queen’s walk past the HMS Belfast to Tower Bridge. Crossed, saw the London Tower. Traveled over to Waterloo [...]

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“Clandon Park is one of the country’s most complete examples of a Palladian mansion, built by a Venetian architect for the Onslow family in the 1720s. The magnificent interiors are faithful to the period, featuring original plaster ceilings, the most impressive of which is in the breathtaking Marble Hall. Since then the estate has been [...]

02 October – first time out and first car ride since coming home from the hospital. 03 October – first walk into town centre. 04 October – first bath. (and photo shoot afterwards!) 05 October – first walk to the park and use of the Baby Bajorn. Also the first time daddy dressed Vivi in [...]

Our precious baby, our first, was conceived in the waning moments of 2012. Come March we had full confirmation that something special was happening in our lives – something that would change us forever. Then in late April the scan tech leaned over and said “you’re having a girl!” Thankfully, God choose to make this [...]

“Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills, Polesden Lacey is the ideal space for relaxing with friends and family. Mrs Greville, an ambitious Edwardian hostess, chose Polesden as the idea place for entertaining and relaxing with friends, such as King George VI and the Queen Mother.” And this is what we did, 100 years [...]

• Pictures look amazing Justin - well done. Like the view from
  by Tim on Belgium
• Congratulations to mommy and daddy! Baby Vivian is gorgeous
  by Patrick Hall on A month of first's
• Praise God for the beautiful gift of life. Wonderful additi
  by Patrick on Mom & Dad present: Vivian Nora Hall
• On behalf of the Board of Directors and members and friends
  by Suncoast Umpires on Mom & Dad present: Vivian Nora Hall
• Congratulations - glad to hear you are all doing well. Our
  by Alison & Fabrice and family on Mom & Dad present: Vivian Nora Hall
• Congratulations to the whole family: Mom & Dad, Vivian,
  by The Stricklands on Mom & Dad present: Vivian Nora Hall
• Congrats you! We love you all! We have to say thanks to God
  by Vivian's grandparents on Mom & Dad present: Vivian Nora Hall
• SO INCREDIBLY EXCITING! That little person is SO CUTE. Lo
  by Sue on Due date: 19 Sept 2012
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