Now that we've been home for almost two whole weeks, we're not really jet lagged anymore. I think the jet lag turned into heat lag, though! I told Will that he didn't need to set up our air conditioner for the short time before autumn, but now I'm not sure that was a good idea. Oh, well. Surely it will cool off around here soon? Today's clouds do seem promising in that direction.
So, we arrived in North Carolina late on July 23. The 24th was full of bike riding and other fun around the house.
On the 25th we went to VBS and loved it! I thought we'd just visit that day, and that would be it, but our kids (even Bogdan, who had been nervous about all the English and unsure about being away from me) wanted to go back every day for the rest of the week, with or without us. There's a slideshow from the whole week here.
On the 26th we had the Lyles over for dinner, and they're probably absolutely the only people I didn't end up with at least one photo of. Sad. I'll have to get one from them for our own memories. It was great to share with them and eat a Ukrainian meal together.
The next day the water guns and hoses came out for a water war: Granddaddy against grandchildren, I think.
That evening we had dinner at our pastor's home. From then on, every time we told Bogdan that we were going to someone's house, he replied that he really would rather go back to Pastor Donnie's (but he enjoyed all the other visits, too).
July 28th: Jaan and Raia went to a biking breakfast with Aunt Anna, and then there was more VBS, more water fights with Anna this time, followed by dinner and croquet with Kelli and Danny.
On July 29th Anna was riding in a big bicycle event, so the kids got to visit her there, then they went on to the raptor center and lunch with Grandaddy. Raia didn't take her camera, so I don't have photos. That evening Will spoke about Agape:
Sunday morning Will and I spoke at church, our kids played music, and then there was a potluck and VBS play afterwards.
Elizabeth had us over for our usual Sunday evening movie and popcorn dinner. It was so good to see her again and catch up a little!
And that's the end of the first week.
So, we arrived in North Carolina late on July 23. The 24th was full of bike riding and other fun around the house.
On the 25th we went to VBS and loved it! I thought we'd just visit that day, and that would be it, but our kids (even Bogdan, who had been nervous about all the English and unsure about being away from me) wanted to go back every day for the rest of the week, with or without us. There's a slideshow from the whole week here.
On the 26th we had the Lyles over for dinner, and they're probably absolutely the only people I didn't end up with at least one photo of. Sad. I'll have to get one from them for our own memories. It was great to share with them and eat a Ukrainian meal together.
The next day the water guns and hoses came out for a water war: Granddaddy against grandchildren, I think.
That evening we had dinner at our pastor's home. From then on, every time we told Bogdan that we were going to someone's house, he replied that he really would rather go back to Pastor Donnie's (but he enjoyed all the other visits, too).
July 28th: Jaan and Raia went to a biking breakfast with Aunt Anna, and then there was more VBS, more water fights with Anna this time, followed by dinner and croquet with Kelli and Danny.
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| (Danny's photo) |
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| Baba Julie set up a beautiful snack table there. |
Elizabeth had us over for our usual Sunday evening movie and popcorn dinner. It was so good to see her again and catch up a little!
And that's the end of the first week.
2 comments:
Thanks, Phyllis! Love these pictures and a very good summary of what went on during those busy days! Our house seems very quiet! I hope we will all be together again, sooner rather than later! (I think it's our turn to come your way next time. (: ) Love, Julie/Mom/Baba
How nice to add these photos to our happy memories of your time with us--thank you for posting. Much love!
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