A Visit to Lerwick

Today we went into town for the afternoon.  It is such a quaint place.  Here's the view up from the water and the lovely public garden that has a children's playground, bowling lawn and the most elegant little put-put green you've ever seen... but the flags weren't out, so you'll have to wait for a warmer night to see a picture of that.

Cunningsburgh Cottage

We thought everyone would like to see where we're staying!  Our little cottage is pretty basic, but the views are amazing - here's Samuel's favorite.  He calls it the viking ruins, which it isn't of course, but it sounds so much more exciting than old croft (farm) house.  He is going to get to see some Viking ruins soon and maybe that will help clear things up.  It also gives him something to do as he gets bored during the big kids' school time, he shoots pretend Vikings out the window.  Not sure what he'll shoot when we move to a different house this weekend, on a smaller island farther north - pretend viking ships, maybe?

We're out of the country again - so back to blogging.  Has it really been 4 years, well yes it has!   I think Samuel has a lot to do with that!  It's late and I'm just getting my new camera to work with my computer, so here is a picture and a goodnight!

A Trip to Turkey

Daddy and Drew departed on a great adventure this summer. Nearly 2 weeks, just the boys, on a trip to Turkey. They were joined in Turkey by other members of our church to travel through towns in the eastern part of the country sharing The Good News.
Drew was excited to ride on the fairies of Istanbul again. They seem to be his most vivid memories of our 2 month stay when he was almost 2.

The horse drawn carriages on the Prince's Islands were a fun treat on their last day in country.

Drew has now grown accustomed to flying in style. Here he is in the VIP lounge in Istanbul. It may be hard to go back to family road trips - nevermind real life at home - after this trip!

Summer cuteness!

Cheverly Truck Touch

Two years ago I took pictures of Drew singing the Backhoe song at the truck touch. Now Evelyn is the two year old singing while Drew is still driving. They both loved the morning full of trucks. Don't get carried away kiddos!

The train! The train!

Watch out, here comes Evelyn!

And there were presents!

Thank you for the wonderful gifts dear family! Evelyn loves playing tea party with her dollies - and the rest of us too.