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Friday Photos – 10.02.2012

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:54:35 +0000

Happy Friday! I’m lagging behind on the blog – my apologies. So, here’s a quick catch-up from the last month, starting with Sofia’s birthday (January 8). I can’t believe that she’s four now! Here are some photos of the girls from the past few weeks. Enjoy!

Ready for her special birthday pancakes!

Party Time

Emma, organizing the fruit by color while making her monster face (just another day)

"Sofia, give a nice smile" ... our obedient lil' sweetheart :)

Monkey see, monkey do!

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Friday Photos – 06.01.2012

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:59:36 +0000

Happy Friday… and Happy Epiphany! Here in Greece, Epiphany (see here) remembers Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, where His identity as the Son of God was revealed. Practically, it also marks the end of the Christmas season here. So… Party! Speaking of parties, here are some pictures from New Year’s Eve – both our trip to see Dora Live with the girls and our evening festivities. Enjoy!

The stage is set for Dora Live (the girls first trip to a theater)

Excited for the show to start - and the popcorn!

Emma and Youssef drumming on a drum

Playing games on New Year's Eve (the power went out adding to the excitement)

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Friends, Holidays, Pics, Sofia

Friday Photos – 30.12.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:31:58 +0000

Happy Friday! I’ve had this week off work – what a wonderful time with friends and family. It’s been so fun to play with the girls. I’m ready to head back to our ministry center next week though, refreshed and ready to go! Here are some pictures of the girls enjoying their Christmas gifts. Enjoy… and happy New Year!

Sofia, on Christmas Eve, dictating a letter to Santa

Score! A Dora doll!

Emma wore her new hat and mittens all day long

A pet hamster (as real as it's going to get in this house!)

Rock'n those Dora slipper-boots with swagger

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Friday Photos – 23.12.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:07:06 +0000

Happy Friday… and Merry Christmas! Here are a few photos that show what our Christmas preparations look like here in Athens. We may not have the cold or the snow, but Christmas is just as festive in Greece (and loaded with unique traditions – but I’ll save that for another post). Enjoy!

A very reluctant star: Sofia's first school play

The girls on a Christmas carousel

Helping mom with Christmas cookies!

Sofia helping too

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Holidays, Pics, Sofia

Friday Photos – 16.12.2011

Brett & Kristin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:47:19 +0000

Happy Friday… er, Saturday. Okay, I’m a day late with this week’s installment of Friday photos, but better late than never! Here are a few shots of the girls. Enjoy!

Boxes - more fun than the actual gift!

Getting ready for Christmas

Making gingerbread cookies - and funny faces

More great faces!

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Holidays, Pics, Sofia

Friday Photos – 04.11.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:45:55 +0000

Happy Friday Everyone! It’s been a full week here. Brett’s 31st birthday. Halloween. Sofia’s first day of school. Wow! Everything has gone well… but I’m ready for the weekend! Here are some photos from our week. Thanks for being a part of our lives and ministry! Enjoy!

Brett and the girls on his birthday (31 years young)!

No trick or treat in Greece... but our little doctor and ghost had a candy hunt in the house!

Carving pumkins!

Sofia's first day of school! Such a big girl!

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Holidays, Pics, Sofia

Friday Photos – 21.10.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:12 +0000

Happy Friday! Last week’s installment of Friday Photos was all Emma, so this week is Sofia’s turn to shine. Kristin and I are so proud of our little girl… but every day she seems less and less little. She loves to read, create, imagine, and play. Really, I find her quite inspiring. Here are some pictures of Sofia from last week. Enjoy!

Sofia... moments away from indulging in a doughnut sampler plate :)

What a smile!

Sofia loves to draw and color.

Where did our little girl go!? She seems so big now!

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Friday Photos 07.10.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:51:26 +0000

Happy Friday! While I was at meeting after glorious meeting, Kristin and the girls spent our Fall retreat enjoying the hotel grounds and pool. Here are some pictures of their frolicking with friends at the retreat. Enjoy!

Playing some tennis!

Sofia exploring the world of nature.

Sofia and Emma

Ana - a daughter of our teammates - learning to walk!

Our team (partly) at the Free Evangelical Church of Patras.

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Pics, Sofia, Travel

Friday Photos – 23.09.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:01:50 +0000

Happy Friday! It’s finally started to rain here in Athens, which means… Fall! We don’t get the changing leaves or pumpkin spice lattes, but the rain is a refreshing change from the constant sunshine of summer (it has literally rained just once or twice since the end of May). Here are a few photos of the girls from the last few weeks. Enjoy!

Max'n and relax'n in the kiddie pool

Sofia dancing in her new dress (made by Kristin in an afternoon - wow!)

Emma playing in the "rain" (well, from the hose)

Emma in a hole, and enjoying it!

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Friday Photos – 02.09.2011

Brett & Kristin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:39:41 +0000

Happy Friday! September is here. Hard to believe how quickly each season seems to past. Time used to feel like it passed so slowly when I was younger. Sofia and Emma are growing up so fast. Here are a few photos of our growing girls! Enjoy!

Kristin's latest handiwork: matching aprons!

Mom's big helper in the kitchen.

War paint or ice cream?

Definitely war paint! Look at that face!

Filed under: Family Tagged: Emma, Pics, Sofia