Tuesday morning picnic

May 28 2013

A typical tuesday morning, and a new typical turkish breakfast.  Lots of turks get away someplace quiet for their meals, when gathering with friends.  We were blessed to have a grassy place somewhat near to go and be outside in the sunshine.  The boys really don't understand the point of these picnics quite yet. They tend to run around and get into ants and such, which can be quite the exhausting task for Momma  and Daddy to chase them around.  

But sometimes they look awful cute running around.  

The hats didn't last long.  They traded them for sticks. 

Some of the views.

This is what the boys did, ran around, picked up sticks, poked things, and some big boys climbed trees.  

Time in Taksim

May 24 2013

With the boy piled in the strollers we braved the metro and headed to Taksim.  This is close to where Daddy goes to class 3 times a week.  Cute little guys.

The statue you see as you come up from the metro.

An old church, with Crosses still on top.

And down the street runs the old trolley cars. 

They are just so neat. 

Roasted chestnuts and head garland crowns for sale.

At night this is all lit up.  The street goes on forever.

Our place to eat for the night. 

 

Visitors in from VA.  Celebrating a birthday.

The whole crew.

Night night Taksim.

1st day of preschool

Well the 1st day wasn't as great as Momma envisioned.  But the 2nd day was a little better, and the 3rd and 4th day they just went right in and didn't really tell us goodbye.  

The boys didn't go to any preschool back in MS.  So teaching them to ask where the bathroom is in another language is above and beyond what I thought would be their first preschool experience.  They are doing so great, and Noah says, "Tuvalet Nerede?" in the cutest Mississippi accent.  

My school adventures this week.  It consisted of walking out and seeing this guy parasailing off the tallest building in Turkey.  

This pic is the 3rd day coming home and they did great.  

They are so much more content with each other at home, because in school they don't see each other.  And when they get home they are loving to spend time around each other.  

I just thought this was cute, my Lukers and his new cheese smile.  

Sightseeing with children

May 19 2013

We live in this big city with so much to see, but let me tell you sightseeing with children is a whole different story.  You have to take into consideration (snacks, extra clothes, juice, water, diapers, lovies, strollers, naps, and general breakdowns)

But I will say they did pretty well today.  

Luke's new stink eye smile.

We just left the house relatively early, and tried to take advantage of the fact that they wake up in the mornings in a grand mood, and ready one two three go with that.  

We met some friends by the Spice Bazaar.

Love seeing this girl whenever I can.

And the kids where so excited to see each other.  

I mean really excited. 

Inseparable............well Noah wanted it to be that way.  He couldn't understand why they couldn't hold hand ALL day  

A little shopping. 

And then we found some pigeons.  Who needs historical sites when you have birds to chase?

They had a blast.

It's like where is waldo?  Find Luke in the midst of Asians.  This is why we dress them alike and in bright colors. 

After a relaxing lunch,

And letting the kids run around more, 

We went to see the Hagia Sophia............

The fountain and garden was under renovation last time we were here, 

The boys loved the water. 

Look how big he's getting?????

Little stinker, was jumping in all the puddles.

And the Blue Mosque.

The Basillica Cisterns.  Underground, it was much cooler.......

The boys loved looking at the fish.

The drippy ceiling.

The old site, years ago.

Our blurry, Luke's nap pic.

And, I will say I need a new lens for my camera,  my old one doesn't do so well anymore, But Our friend Luke is always so good to send me the great shots he gets.

I love this one, a quick juice box break.

But this is my favorite.  Noah's Ark carpets.