Brianna's newest painting

Brianna painted this from a colored pencil drawing she made.

Spring Soccer Photos

Jack doesn't look too excited in the picture above as his team warms up for their last game of the season. He ended up playing on the opposing team with his friend CJ and had a great time. He made an "almost" goal - which I think really was a goal, but the ref didn't. I was proud of him!

See Rachel and Heather above saying "Good-game" to the team they just lost 1-0 to. They had a great season. Rachel played "swipper" and Heather played "forward." They sure take more after their father than mother in the sports area. This is their second season playing with teammates kids (all their closest friends) and having Duke as their coach.

See Megan below receiving a trophy from her very enthusiastic coach. They lost their final game, but she played so well t his season. Boy can she kick the ball with her left foot and protect her goal. Great job Megan!

Our artistic child who doesn't like to play organized sports. She'd rather build TeePee's. And she is good at it too!

What precious little cutie-pa-tooties. Carsten in the middle of this friends who think he is "soooo cute!"

Celebrating our year of Home Schooling

This is our 8th Annual Open House celebrated with our friends who are also home schooling. We've celebrated in 3 different countries together. This year - TURKEY! Well, I guess this is our 3rd year in Turkey.

First, I present Julia. She didn't really do school this year, but she is all ready for next year Pre-School!!

And here is Jack - who just finished Kindergarten!!

Megan is now a 4th Grader - wow!!!!

Bri is showing her lap book about Washington State
she is now a 6th grader???? O my!

Heather performed a song she wrote herself. Made me cry.... Next year she'll be an 8th grader

This is Heather's close friend Judith who also chose to play a song for us. Notice Rachel's painting in mid left side

And last but not least - Rachie! She'll be in High school Home School next year.

Wouldn't be Open House without Sundae's....

And this year's special surprise....HAIL!!!

Family Photo

Up at the Castle....

More with Cousins

More Pictures with Cousins!!!

For this next picture...don't look too close... funny, huh?

Rachel turns 14 and cousins here to celebrate!!!

Cousins and kids performed their version of "Tricky Fox" complete with costumes!