February Half Term

Half term is our time to get some quality time with the grandchildren. Here are a few moments.

Who is that masked dancer?

Mom and Son

Seashells

Strolling

January Birthdays at the Englishes

Here's a clip of January Birthdays at the Englishes.

Elijah is 10

A decade since we met our first grandson and he is growing. His personality remains very agreeable and pleasant and his flare for putting together models is also growing. Barb sent him a Star Wars X wing fighter made of Legos and he spent two full days putting it together flawlessly! You can tell we are really proud of him...

The Boy turns Two!

Last year Theo had not been exposed to sweets so he was surprised by all the sugar. This year he was asking for it. O how sweet it is... With farm tractors being high on his list, and mom and dad letting him skip his nap he had a day full of excitement and festivities. He really is a people person and he is proving it by running mawmaw and pawpaw ragged! Bless his precious little heart!

Farm set from Turkey

Excited Sophia

Little Red Wagon

Party Hats

Cone Heads

Latest Masterpiece

Bright Boots

Hanging out with the Lad

Lots of Socks

Jumping for Joy

Back to Turkey

Once again I enjoyed Southern Hospitality in Antalya Turkey with large breakfasts, and Turkish cooking for lunch and then fellowship around an evening meal. The mountains are still there and just as attractive as ever!

Father's Feast

The sails are reefed in the wind

Where I did not stay

Surrounded by snow capped peaks

Saturday Bazar beginning to form

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday!

January is the birthday month and Alathea is leading the procession. She had an Octonaut party on her birthday with seaweed snacks, fish biscuits, and a chocolate Tunip cake. We all had an education playing "name that Gup" and I did get a certificate saying "Well Done" for my efforts.

The effects of chocolate Pop Tarts

Sea weed snacks

Cake tasting

The three of us

Tickle time

The Tunip Cake

Festive decorations

Busy and Meaningful Advent Season

We have the privilege of introducing our local friends from many places on the globe to the real meaning of Advent or the coming of Jesus the Christ. There have been parties and games and card making and carol singing and generous portions of food! May we all have a present sense of gratitude for the gift of all ages, and pause to give thanks for friends old and new.

Advent 2015

Brass Band at Blenheim

Under the food tent

Betsys Family

Students

UOB Treehouse Team