Update in Photos

So, summer is here and with its arrival all semblance of order and routine have disappeared out the window.  Our plans for schooling all summer got a bit upset because of our move to a different apartment.  The Move took a lot longer than we thought it would.  BUT during out time off from desk work we have read a few good books, including a great children's version of Robinson Crusoe and a few of the Boxcar Children books.  The kids are still learning and are up to all sorts of interesting things, from baking cookies to catching tadpoles. Just not in the same context, of course. =) 

On June first we had our first outing to the river.  Since Eva spent most of last summer sick, it was a new experience for her.  She was happy running around free like the wild thing that she is.

In June we also welcomed these 2 twin girls into our church and into our lives.  

Last Sunday about 70 of the church members went out to the river for baptisms.  Twelve people were baptized, including our oldest son Nate.  I had mixed feelings about his decision to be baptized at such a young age but that's another blog post.  In the end, it was a good thing.  Hetee was there, and baptized his son.  It couldn't have been more perfect.  

Today!  At the stadium, enjoying the Naadam festivities...

We missed the horse races but just as we pulled up to the stadium to watch the wrestling, we saw this racehorse and his boy.  We asked if he would mind posing with the kids.  Come to find out, he had won the races!  He and this horse were the race champs! 

My hubby and his Naadam huushuur.  He waited all year, poor guy. 

Found this handsome little fella peeking at me from behind his hat...

Mmm, free cotton candy from our friend... Thanks, Enkhee! 

I thought I'd finish up my little post with a picture of these church cuties.   

Left to right we have Mergen, Ariun-Solongo, Eva, Uchka, Kenny and Javkhlan.