Santa

Happy Santa Day!
It is so nice they are all big enough to not cry or be scared of Santa! We were in and out, nice and easy! Jack even looked right at Santa and said "I would like a Lightening McQueen please."
Bryan gets to the States on Tuesday and we are off to the next adventure. Have a wonderful December, Jessie and family

SUPER GRADDY'S

Super Girl, Bat Girl and Muscle Man wish you all a very Happy Halloween!

Happy "Early" Halloween!

Here in Ankara we had our Halloween Haunt Trick or Treating last night, yes on a Tuesday, but no one seemed to mind! The kids were happily defending the world and were able to round up a few of the other super hero's to help us "SAVE THE DAY" as Jack yells before running off in every direction. We enjoyed getting treats from the Embassy offices and enjoying mac and cheese and chili while the kids ran all around and played. It was a nice last event before we fly out this weekend. Thanks to all the friends we met here and we wish you the very best! Love, Jessie and family

Ella Soccer Team

Ella loves her soccer team. We had a great time and will only have to miss the last game! Such fun! Jessie

Good-bye Turkey

We have had a nice time living in Ankara, Turkey for the past two years and we are heading out at the end of this month. We have made some pretty wonderful friends and seen some amazing sights. We are ready to start again heading back to the states to New Mexico. Jessie

The Black Sea

We had a few days off and headed north for our first time to the Black Sea! Don't let the pictures fool you, the kids swam and it was very warm during the day. We had a blast and were fortunate to run into friends. We ate lots and lots of fish, yes, even Maddie!

Happy Boy

What a happy happy boy!

Happy 3rd Birthday Jack

Happy Birthday Jack!

Ella's 1st day of Kindergarten

Ella's 1st day of kindergarten. She is such a big girl getting on her bus, she was smiling and waving to us as she got on and rode off to school.

Vacation Bible School

Here are some pictures from our week at VBS! This year I was the director and am proud to say we had over 120 kids, the most we have had there in Ankara. We had fun at the Crocodile Dock and just to let ya know, Jack and Daddy spent the week together doing so many guy things, playing baseball, moving furniture and bonding! Jessie

We loved our Pharaoh and learning about the plagues and our set was so much fun, swampy!!!

Ella is in the orange (to the rt) and Maddie above in red!

Ella loves looking like her doll Kit, thanks Grandma and Poppy for the nightgown! Jack wanted to show everyone his trick...1 ear, 2 ears, MAGIC! Love ya, Jessie

Izmir Carnival Fun

In May we headed to Izmir and one day came upon this carnival, what luck! The kids had a blast...after one of the rides, Bryan saw a worker pick up an extra screw that was laying around...but all seemed okay as far as carnivals go!

Happy 8th Birthday Maddie

Maddie had a wonderful 8th birthday...Bryan and I still can't believe she is 8...she had an American Girl Sleepover and everyone had to bring their dolls. They had pizza, watched an AG video and headed upstairs to sleep in a tent outside. We had a blast and are so blessed at the wonderful friends Maddie has here in Turkey. Happy Birthday Madeline Paige!

Summer Fun

We have been having a nice summer with swimming lessons, get togethers and Maddie's 4th of July birthday! Miss you all, Jessie