Elizabeth says, "Hazel refused to let me put a pair of my underwear on the washing line today... they were much better on her head, apparently."

"The stickers she and David are wearing were from the anniversary card that David's brother Michael sent us. Hazel's says 'I'm the BOSS around here' and David's says 'I'm the boss when she's not around here'."

"We've bought a proper baby backpack carrier for our trip to Venice. Apparently strollers are redundant on the cobbled streets and narrow bridges. I think she'll enjoy her new view on the world. Amazingly, even though she now weighs 2 stone and 2 pounds (30 lbs) you don't feel the weight on your shoulders at all."

The Ward's Trip to Venice, Italy, and surrounding towns - May, 2005

Bassano del Grappa

Bassano del Grappa train station

Verona - Juliet's Balcony

Verona - Graffiti at Juliet's house

Verona - Frescoes at the Piazza del Erbe

Verona - Winged Lion

Verona Arena

Hazel snoozing at Verona Arena

Venice - Grand Canal

Venice - Ponte de Scalzi

Mogliano Veneto Church

Elizabeth and Hazel at St. Lucia Station

Home of yummy Tortellini

Mmm, Tortellini in Treviso

Mmm, more pasta!

Mmm, chocolate gelato!

Catch that pigeon!

Swinging at Giardinaria Pubblica

Sink bath

Tired travelers

Alps

Back in Congleton

Hazel gets a push from cousin Matthew. Bank Holiday BBQ on May 30th.

Enjoying some garlic bread while watching the bees on the backyard Ceanothus bush.

Hazel playing dress up with some hand-me-downs from a friend.