Not every picture has kids in it...

I ask myself often, "What did you used to take pictures of before you had a kid?"

Here are some photos from England and Germany that don't have people as the main subject.

The view from our backyard.  We had some beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

What a quaint little stone cottage we stayed in.  I'm so surprised that someone doesn't live in this house full time.  I'd have a hard time renting it out.

The poppy.. a symbol of peace, and what a perfect one was found growing up through a crack in the wall.

Low tide.

Tidal pool at low tide.

Ripples in the sand.

Great little fishing communities.

An island in the river in Tubingen.

Double deck train.  Headed back to Edemissen

On the river in Hamburg.

FAMILY trip

Our trip was, by plan, filled with family time. We cherished it and made the most of it. The kids, in particular, had a great time together, and it was so much fun to watch them. We had a great time drinking coffee together, sipping beer or wine, and eating. The beaches were so beautiful, but the water was a little too cold to do much without a wetsuit.

We took a lot of trips and rode a lot of transports, but we made the most of the time and used it to chat and eat and play games.  We watched the scenery roll by and noted what looked familiar and what was new.

The kids behaved as if they'd never been apart.  They were best friends.

It wasn't the best food, and the service was worse, but the company was great, the drinks were fine, and the view was to die for.  In the end, it just goes to show that the only thing we really need for a good time, is a place to come together.

The family at the wall.  Undivided.

Our German family!  

Headed home.  Headed home.  But home is wherever we're together.