Thursday, June 18, 2009

Vacation to Patara Beach





























We had a some time off so we headed south to the ocean and went to Patara Beach and enjoyed the sunshine and soft sand. We had some adventures, a little food poisoning and a flat tire, but always came up on top. Right now we are back and enjoying summer in Ankara. Jack has started potty training and it amazing how Maddie, Ella, Bryan and I are ALL so excited every time he goes on the potty. Today, I glanced over and Maddie and Ella were smiling SO BIG and so was Jack as he was peeing! Even though we are so sad to be away from all of our family...this assigment has made us a very strong, united family unit, we are so blessed! Your in our thoughts, Jessie

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Happy 5th Birthday Eleanor Ann

Eleanor had a Wizard of Oz party complete with a Rainbow cake (it was so easy).





She really has some nice friends and it was such a nice day, high 70's! Here is our Emerald City Table!

Ella's friend Cole...don't they look alike?

Our Blond Dorothy!













Bryan and I can't believe Eleanor is 5! Time flies...I asked her what is felt like to turn 5 and she thought and thought and looked at me and said..."it feels like I am 6!" We miss you all and love you! Jessie