It has everything to do with my bestest bud coming to visit, all the way from Australia!
This photo was taken three years ago, in Aussie land.
So it's about time for my "Kirsty fix". Can't wait to see you Kirst!
7 years ago
Friday, March 27, 2009
Can't wait for April 15th!
And no, my excitement has nothing to do with tax day :)
It has everything to do with my bestest bud coming to visit, all the way from Australia!
This photo was taken three years ago, in Aussie land.
So it's about time for my "Kirsty fix". Can't wait to see you Kirst!
It has everything to do with my bestest bud coming to visit, all the way from Australia!
This photo was taken three years ago, in Aussie land.
So it's about time for my "Kirsty fix". Can't wait to see you Kirst!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Introducing Maryana
We have finally got around to posting a photo of our newest niece, Maryana. She was born 6 weeks ago to Andre's sister, Olga. They live in Pennsylvania and so we've not been able to visit yet, but are thrilled to keep up with the newest addition via photos (these are the first ones we've seen). There are already 5 kiddos in the family so she receives lots of love and attention, as you can imagine.
Welcome to the family, little girl!
Welcome to the family, little girl!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Hotel Yakovlev
Since Christmas, our little condo has turned into an hotel, much to our delight! We're so thankful for our spare room, which allows us to have overnight guests and we've had quite a few of our sweet friends and family to stay.
Roman, Shannon and Ellie, good friends from Chattanooga, were in town for a wedding in January
John and Yuliya, Andre's newly married cousin and her husband, came to Atlanta for her GreenCard interview
Heather, my dear friend from church, stays over every now and then when her hubby goes out of town (we love our sleepovers!)
Ness and Michaela spent a night in February when Sean took a trip for work
Victoria, my special friend from Chattanooga, stayed last week while she was working in Atlanta
Xavier and Kara, another "cross-cultural" couple and good friends of ours, came this past week for his citizenship interview (he's from Ecuador)...congrats Xavi and Kara!
Matt, who lives in Greenville, had meetings in Atlanta this past week and spent a night (we missed you Katherine!)
And coming soon, Laura is staying next week while she takes some classes here
Liesl, my bestest bud, is coming for a visit in two weeks (and bringing the munchkin too!)
And finally, we're looking forward to having Mum and Dad the weekend after Easter...hooray!
So now you know that if you ever need a place to stay in the South, the Hotel Yakovlev usually has room (but as you can probably guess, we have had some double bookings the past few weeks!!)
Roman, Shannon and Ellie, good friends from Chattanooga, were in town for a wedding in January
John and Yuliya, Andre's newly married cousin and her husband, came to Atlanta for her GreenCard interview
Heather, my dear friend from church, stays over every now and then when her hubby goes out of town (we love our sleepovers!)
Ness and Michaela spent a night in February when Sean took a trip for work
Victoria, my special friend from Chattanooga, stayed last week while she was working in Atlanta
Xavier and Kara, another "cross-cultural" couple and good friends of ours, came this past week for his citizenship interview (he's from Ecuador)...congrats Xavi and Kara!
Matt, who lives in Greenville, had meetings in Atlanta this past week and spent a night (we missed you Katherine!)
And coming soon, Laura is staying next week while she takes some classes here
Liesl, my bestest bud, is coming for a visit in two weeks (and bringing the munchkin too!)
And finally, we're looking forward to having Mum and Dad the weekend after Easter...hooray!
So now you know that if you ever need a place to stay in the South, the Hotel Yakovlev usually has room (but as you can probably guess, we have had some double bookings the past few weeks!!)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Stars on Ice
Last night Ness and Sean took us to Philips Arena for a performance of "Stars on Ice", which is an ice-skating show put on by Olympic and World Champion figure skaters. Sean's company owns seats in a private suite, so we watched in style...
...as did Michaela, who enjoyed everything immensely
...until she fell asleep and stayed that way for most of the show!
And here's the Russian champion, Ilya Kulick, who was great fun to watch.
It was a lovely evening and good to get away and do something entirely different. Thanks Sean and Ness!
...as did Michaela, who enjoyed everything immensely
...until she fell asleep and stayed that way for most of the show!
And here's the Russian champion, Ilya Kulick, who was great fun to watch.
It was a lovely evening and good to get away and do something entirely different. Thanks Sean and Ness!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Snow Day
Sunday brought a rare Atlanta snow fall, complete with thunder and high winds! Very strange weather, but we enjoyed the change around here.
Monday, February 23, 2009
South Carolina
We spent the weekend with some of our special friends, the Kirbys and the Dunbars at a beautiful lake house in Clemson, SC. Here's our view:
And a group shot, which includes little Miss Dunbar, arriving May '09!
On Saturday we were shown around Clemson University:
The boys at the Clemson Stadium
Only one of us was working this weekend...this woodpecker!
Just hanging out
On Sunday we visited our friends John and Suzanne and their girls Weatherly, Macy, and Elizabeth. They moved to Clemson 2 years ago and we haven't got to see them since. It was wonderful to catch up and see where they are.
Overall, a really wonderful weekend of fun, relaxation and good memories made!
And a group shot, which includes little Miss Dunbar, arriving May '09!
On Saturday we were shown around Clemson University:
The boys at the Clemson Stadium
Only one of us was working this weekend...this woodpecker!
Just hanging out
On Sunday we visited our friends John and Suzanne and their girls Weatherly, Macy, and Elizabeth. They moved to Clemson 2 years ago and we haven't got to see them since. It was wonderful to catch up and see where they are.
Overall, a really wonderful weekend of fun, relaxation and good memories made!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Valentine's Dance '09
This Friday our church's Men's Ministry sponsored a Valentine's Dance, complete with a great live band and huge dance floor in what's usually our sanctuary. Such fun!
Andre and I were involved in the preparations and even though I knew I wouldn't be dancing much, I wanted to have something fun to wear...so I thought I'd share what I came up with: something different but definitely fun!
So here we are, enjoying our evening. My sweet husbie even took me out onto the dance floor, where hilariousness, and some romance, ensued! (Neither of us are much of a success at dancing but we had a good time!)
With some of our bestest buds, Gary and Heather
And the lovely guys who worked so hard to make this happen
Thanks for a wonderful evening guys!
Andre and I were involved in the preparations and even though I knew I wouldn't be dancing much, I wanted to have something fun to wear...so I thought I'd share what I came up with: something different but definitely fun!
So here we are, enjoying our evening. My sweet husbie even took me out onto the dance floor, where hilariousness, and some romance, ensued! (Neither of us are much of a success at dancing but we had a good time!)
With some of our bestest buds, Gary and Heather
And the lovely guys who worked so hard to make this happen
Thanks for a wonderful evening guys!
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