First and foremost, we are severely limited in our electronic communications. Denise is unable to send text messages (yet she can receive them, what's up w/that?) and we cannot SEND email, though we can receive it as well. So, basically, Sarah would you tell Mrs. Cairnes that we are alive and well and to check the blog for updates, please? Thanks!
Alright, Denise said I need to cut down on the chatter and up the ante on the pictures. So, here we go.
Breakfast this morning in the hotel (not so good, how do baked beans qualify for breakfast?). Picked up @10 by Katherine to go to a "church". Turns out this "church" is actually an old Russian Byzantine Orthodox church converted to a museum of sorts for the local history. Interesting, but not really the thing for a "crazy" three year old!
Outside the church there were many families and children just enjoying the weather, still slightly chilly although beautifully sunny! If any of you know our dog Annie (who does NOT know she is a dog), it seems our son is following in her footsteps regarding making friends. Denise had to sit in on this picture in order to keep Nate from heading in the other direction
We walked along past the museum to a local mall and hooked Nate Dog up w/his first pair of Nikes! While at the mall, we also picked up some tasty treats at a bakery and some fresh produce to offset the PB&J and other carbs we've been eating. This is NOT the place to visit if you are on the Atkins Diet! Anyway, the weather turned a little grey and started to rain, so it was back to the hotel for lunch and some "down" time before Nathan took his nap.
Nate checking out the fishes in our hotel lobby!
Mama's boy? You bet!
Watch out Bill Gates and Steve Jobs! Nathaniel Ze Smith is cutting his teeth on the cutting edge!
Mama's boy? You bet!
Hi Guys, You are doing a great job of keeping us informed and keeping your spirits up. We serve a Great Big God who will never let u down or give u more then u can bare. In eleven more days u will be home (Amen). As u know, been there done that - so I know that u are actually doing very well (I can't believe u got monty's Denise? Hope it is all gone now) Sounds like Ze is doing alright for himself; just needs some TLC which I know u both are very capable of. We love u all and will continue to pray and have prayer for you. Love, U. Mikey and Sue
ReplyDeleteSarah did a fabulous job of calling me first thing this morning (thank you Sarah-Barah!) Sooo glad to hear all is well! Was beginning to worry (me?!) You look so HAPPY!!! And I can't wait to meet my Godson! Crazy is good - it'll give Preston someone he can relate to - counting the days till you return and praying LOTS!!! Love to all
ReplyDeleteThe look on Denise's face and the loving words of a new father -- priceless. So so happy.
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