Last Day at the Beach

This summer we took a few trips to the Sea. The kids loved being able to run around, dig in the sand, and even enjoy the water if it was clean enough. Because lots of oil comes from the Caspian Sea, oil can be floating around in the water. Not a very healthy and safe way to swim. This particular day the water was clear and we all enjoyed swimming and riding the waves.

First Day of School

I can't believe how fast our children our growing up...Today we dropped off all four at the International School here. Isabel began kindergarten and will go three times a week, Benjamin is in 1st grade now, Laura Grace in 4th, and Caleb in 7th. The classes are combined and there are kids from all over. Benjamin is the only American boy in his class. Laura Grace has friends and classmates from Finland, Norway, Korea, Ukraine, India, and the US. It is a great school and has been a blessing to our family while living and working here.

I am so thankful for all God is doing in their lives. Every day I am learning more and more how dependent I am upon His grace and wisdom in my life. Parenting is tough, tiring, trying, precious, amazing, humbling, rewarding all at the same time. Thank you Lord for the joy of watching You work in their lives and in mine every day.