Building (a Kid's) Memories

Reading time is always fun (and important)

Ruby and Brewer have really grown throughout our Turkish adventure, both physically and socially. We can see the physical changes within the timeline of our photo streams. But socially, I have to think back to all of the different growth opportunities they (and we) have had. And with so many adventures, I think it will come down to the different memories they have accumulated throughout this trip (even those subconscious ones). We have already blogged about the friends they have made and the multiple excursions they have undertaken with us. So below is a montage of other memories that we think (and hope) our children will remember - even young Ruby - about day-to-day life in and from Turkey. - Alan

Learning new games in new locations

The Three Amigos

We all need our goofy time

It's hard to beat snuggle time, too

Best Buddies till the end!

Special moments together can come at any time!

I'm Spiderman

No, I'm a construction engineer

Are you sure Turkey is closer to China,
because this hole is leading nowhere?

Family time rocks!

Sometimes the pebbles at our feet are enough

There's an artist somewhere in all of us

Hard work does pay off
(homemade art from sea glass collected at the beach)

Achieving treats is well worth the effort!

We'll follow Mom anywhere

No matter where I go, I must have a
playground to soothe my spirit

Does it get any better than this?

Ruins are fine, but why
did the squirrel leave his acorns here?

Have no fear; let's discover all there is to find

It's nice (and good) to have time to contemplate life

"I'm DaDa's nugget"