Since Deana and I had to leave America before Kellan's birthday, we decided to celebrate a little early.  Thanks to Chad and Maria Wesson for letting us use their pool.  We had a great time with family and friends!

She sure loves her big brother!!!!!

Heather's Wedding

We were SO blessed to be able to be at Heather and Nathan's wedding this summer.  Heather is part of our family for many reasons.  Our kids LOVE her because she took care of them so much for us when we were at Crestview.  Also, as we traveled around on mission trips and other "fun" times with friends, many people thought she was my daughter.  I would be proud, however I think I am a little young.  :)  We are so happy that Heather and Nathan found each other and know that have a long, happy future ahead of them!

End Of Year English Club Picnic

It has become tradition to end our English Club Year with a picnic at Park Kolomenskoe here in Moscow.  This year, we had a great time for the first little bit:

 Ella was enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures at first.

 We started with the games, but you can see the clouds coming!

 AND, the hardest rain I have ever seen began and we had to run for cover!!!!

 We waited until the rain let up just a little and made a run for our cars and the metro!

JUNE - Fun At the Lake With Aunt Sherri

Kellan and Ella had a special time with Aunt Sherri this summer when they visited Lake James together.  They LOVED everything about it.  Thanks Aunt Sherri for helping make special memories.  

The Last Bell

Our Russian "daugher", Luba, invited us to the celebration that happens in almost all Russian schools, The Last Bell.  She graduated this year and her parents were unable to attend, so we went in their place.  We had lots of fun experiencing this tradition for the first time.  Here are a few pictures:

 Patiently waiting for the start.

 The opening ceremony.

 Seniors sending off balloons.

 Younger grades helping celebrate.

Deana in Germany

In May, Deana was able to travel to Germany for a ladies' conference.  She enjoyed her time there.  Here are just a few pictures of the things she saw along the way.

Justin Bieber Comes to Moscow

Ella was very excited after we returned from our time in the states to see the posters about the concert coming soon at the end of April.  Here are a few pictures of the evening she had out with her mom to McDonald's and the Justin Bieber concert.  

 She begged for tickets and we kept it a surprise for quite a while.

 Right after getting her tickets.

 On the way.

 McDonald's is her favorite.

 Waiting to enter.

After LOTS of waiting, he finally comes out on stage!