Bandirma Boat

We had such a fun (hot day) sight seeing.   

Old gun

Then the boys saw the jet.

The Bandirma. 

Ataturk at a meeting.

Visiting Ordu

We headed out of town on a little weekend getaway to visit friends.  This was our lunch stop in Ordu.

The boys were happy to get out of the car and run free after 3 hours of sitting still.

I just love all the people in dress clothes sitting under trees and relaxing.  Not something we see in the states but Turks are great at taking in the day and enjoying moments. 

Fun pinwheels.

Then we rode this. 

This was the view.

Over the town

All the way to the top.

The soccer stadium

Seeing old buildings.  History right there.  

The boys thought it was "cool"

Our whole family.

Then the storm came rolling in.  

It rolled right over us, and the clouds pass through the outdoor place we chose to eat.  Out on the balcony this cool mist (the cloud) went right through.  

Headed back down. After some ice cream.

town centre.

Then we stopped to watch this man fish.  

With a net not a pole. 

Bye bye Ordu

Talking to my girl

I am sure if you have a child you have spent much time just like this.  With them perched on you legs propped up, just talking and exchanging sweet stares.  

Anna and I have the best talks while the boys take naps.  Mostly on the balcony in the warm sun and cool black sea breezes.  

This is my sweet girl waking up from her own nap.  

Then she decided she was happy. 

And yet another afternoon on the balcony with my little double chin cutie.  

This and that

We have had lots of rain lately but the sun was out today and the boys went out to play.

Just me and my girl spending time together inside.  

We got schooled today on how turks keep babies happy.  They swing them in a blanket. 

And it supposedly helps them sleep.  

Later our sweet friend came over and spoiled our Anna.  

And played a few tunes with Noah. 

Out and about

I am really blessed I get to see a garden out my window.  These ladies plant all kinds of things.  

tea, fig trees, pear trees, squash, peas,.............

looking up the hill from out apt, the fog rolls in over the mtn almost daily.

We got out one evening and let the boys ride their bikes by the sea side.  

 Then some afternoon flying time with Daddy.