Abi and Chris Lancaster 

Abi (Abigail Jane) Downing married Chris Lancaster in Adelaide Australia in August 2004.  On September 17th, 2005 Abi gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy.  His name is Declan James, and we are very proud of our grandson.  Here are a few photos of Abi's life.
Abi_in_India.jpg (102489 bytes) This is Abi on vacation in New Delhi, India in 2001 Taj_Mahal.jpg (68689 bytes) She took this photo of the famous "Taj Mahal" in Agra during that vacation
Abi_Graduation.jpg (49769 bytes) Abi graduated in 2001 from London University with a degree in Business Management.  She is also fluent in German and has emigrated to Australia to live and work
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 Cuddling our cat Mogs in Houston, May 2000

...and with paternal Grandma on the beach at Galveston Island - April 2001

Abi_and_Dad_Vienna_2000.jpg (49100 bytes) And with "dear old Dad" in Vienna, Austria - summer 2000 Abi_on_Horse.jpg (101498 bytes) Here seen riding in Houston.  She's been riding since she was 6 years old
Abi_and_Jet_Ski.jpg (36812 bytes) Playing with a water bike on Lake Livingstone, Texas - May 2000 Abi_Leaving_England.jpg (77530 bytes) And in February 2004 Abi emigrated to begin a new life in Adelaide, Australia, marrying Chris in August 2004
DJ_3.jpg (210955 bytes) This young fella is our grandson, aged 6 weeks in this photo and full of character Me_and_DJ.jpg (154496 bytes) Even at 6 weeks he was smiling and sitting up, trying to copy sounds and generally showing all the signs of an interesting little person
Birth_Certificate.jpg (127636 bytes) And here is his very attractive birth certificate DJ_Oct2006_3.jpg (231143 bytes) Declan at one year old

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Seen here playing in the garden at their house in Adelaide DJ_Xmas_06.jpg (150752 bytes) And here enjoying his Christmas dinner in 2006
DJ_In_Bath_4.jpg (172855 bytes) In May 2007 Abi and Declan visited us in Bradwell. Here he is being kept clean UK_Trip_0507_28.jpg (202362 bytes) And here he is getting dirty
DJ_040208_11.jpg (171597 bytes) In February 2008 on another slide - this time in Adelaide DJ_040208_13.jpg (119702 bytes) And generally looking at peace with the world
Declan_July08_1.jpg (124683 bytes) Here seen in mischievous mood in July 2008 Declan_July08_10.jpg (165072 bytes) - and here making some boisterous noises on a toy car
Riding_2.jpg (239085 bytes) Abi has been truly amazing.  After a very difficult birth, with lots of complications, she quickly got herself back into shape Riding_4.jpg (249721 bytes) And got herself back on a horse, wincing through the pain, but clearly enjoying herself
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