4.30.2010

Granny Has Arrived…

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LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!!!

It Is Official!!!

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Today, we got the last stamp of approval for our return to Russia!!!  Over the last 6 weeks, we have seen God answer prayers, open doors and reaffirm our dream and desire to return to Russia.  We have accepted a position in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which seems to best meet the needs of our entire family.  The kids will study at the International Academy, a Christian School in English.  Keith will continue working as a Church Planter and after I finish meeting the demands of my family, I will enjoy my new found freedom of having both kids in school!!! 

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Please pray for us!!!  After 2 years in the States, we have accumulated lots (and are only allowed 8 suitcases), built many wonderful relationships and have loved being so close to our families!!!  Our plan is to finish school, take a family vacation and enjoy our last few weeks with Granny and Grampy in Clovis.

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Pictures from a trip to Saint Petersburg in 2006.

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Emme’s 3rd Birthday!

4.29.2010

Birthday Celebrations Have Begun!!!

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Today, Emme and a few friends spent the day celebrating!!!

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Pizza, pick-your-own totally fabulous cupcakes, a trip to the park and topping the afternoon off playing dress-up at our house!!!

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3 More Days!!!

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Emme’s 2nd Birthday!

4.27.2010

5 in 5!!!

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Emme will be 5 in 5 days!!!

4.26.2010

Memory Lane!!!

Outhouses…

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Puddles of melting snow…

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Russia’s version of Mexican food…I cried when “Chimichanga” opened!!!

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Easter Worship outside in the snow!!!

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Our first potty in Russia…

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And one of my favorite memories…cooking-out at the docha!!!

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4.21.2010

Three Cups of Tea…With Great Friends!!!

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Sadeta and a few of her friends came to Norman to meet the author of the book, Three Cups of Tea.  Emme and I enjoyed lunch and a great time of fellowship!!!

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4.19.2010

It’s Official!!!

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We are going to Walt Disney World to celebrate the end of our Wilderness Wandering!!!  We will dine with Royalty, do battle with Clone Troopers and enjoy the fact that dreams do come true!!!

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4.11.2010

Day 100!!!

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Today is my 100th day and 100th picture in my quest to capture time and turn it into treasures!!!  I have learned a lot, have loved the challenge and do treasure the many memories we have made and captured this year!!!  Reminisce with me at What A Treasure!!!