Luna Park

We only started out the afternoon (quick walk) trip to the sahil for a chance to get out of the house before the rain came again.  But with a wild hair we saw the ferris wheel and decided to all ride.  

 Luke rod with Daddy.

 Noah and Anna rode with Momma

 And well we went up and held on tight.  but my girl was all smiles.

Picnic day

We headed out for a picnic at a new (to us) place and were reminded of how our Father loves us.  There have been storms moving in and through the black sea and there are constant rainbows if you can catch them before they dissipate. 

 It was gorgeous out and the billowy after the storm clouds were hanging out over the water in the distance.

 some of the little boat houses.

 My oldest and youngest chatting away.

 And the man that I travel the world with.  I love him so much.

 My middleman always has time for Momma hugs.  He is so good to me.

 He also found a stray bullet lying around at the playground.  

 Pic by Noah

With Hazelnuts

That was our journey for the day.  We got dressed and headed to a nearby town that is called Findikli.  Which means "with hazelnuts"

My girl patiently waited for the rest of the family to get dressed and was  happy enough to play with all the boys toys in the living room.  I love that she likes cars.  There's a little girl in a boys world.  

But she did find her way to the "kitchen" and made breakfast in Turkish fashion,  peppers and all.

We drove to Findikli and found a fabulous playground.  

As they storm rolled in, we visited a cay shop that we knew of.  

And of course the kids found a cat.  This is Anna's initial reaction. 

Que squealing with delight.

And some miniature old homes.

And a really beautiful actual old home.  

Back at home my little book worm found the kitty cat in her book.

And gave Momma some snuggles.

At home with the babes

Just a later afternoon bike ride.  

Entertaining my girl while I try to cook.

And I love this face, as if, AHHHHH my baby is hungry again.  

And though there were tears with this cursive writing we got through it and he did exceptionally well.  

A late chess game.

And our view that I never tire of.  

Early mornings and back to the beach

Anna girl and her early morning wake ups.  I will want to remember this sweet little profile, but this morning I was so tired.  

And so was she at the beach later that morning.  She was begging for a nap. 

This is her sass look.

Back in the black sea, these boys are getting brave.  

And Daddy is always willing to swim.  

Luke loved it till he had a bad back buster.  

Daddy was trying to teach the jack knife. 

Noah loved yelling Canonball as he went in.  

Look at that grin.

And later that night we had some great babysitters and had a wonderful meal out together.  I miss time with my Drew.