Last of the Sparklers

As part of saying goodbye to summer, the kids enjoyed some fun - and instagram worthy pictures with the sparklers.  Good to enjoy some fun shots - and good to get a look at the world through our kids' eyes (or at least through the cameras on their smartphones.)

Chalk Art

The kids sure had some fun with some chalk - and what great pictures enjoying some impressive chalk art.  Cool shots!

Meanwhile, in Ohio...

While Doug was in Malaysia getting ready for the new school. . .the kids were enjoying the rest of summer with Tracy.  Here are the cousins enjoying some snacks and the delights of summer in Ohio. 

The Jungle

At the Young Life Camp, Reeve's friends were aghast that Reeve lived right next to the jungle, but never really went into the jungle.  It is a bit hard to explain - but it isn't as though the jungle is very accessible - it is so dense and not exactly easy to enter - no trails in our neighborhood and not really wanting to go a few feet in and stand next to a tree - not much reason for that.  So here is a picture of the jungle in our neighborhood to illustrate why we might not just go stand in the jungle. 

Lot 10

After church on Sunday, it was a chance to stop and I enjoyed a nice Japanese restaurant on the 4th floor.  Delicious food and a nice reminder of being back in Asia. 

Rania & Costa Rica

Rania is enjoying - and wrapping up some of the end of the Grandkids Costa Rica trip.  I don't have pictures currently - and fun to see and hear the highlights from their trip.  Perhaps can add pictures and highlights later. How great that grandma could return from Rome just in time to head to Costa Rica - and have the tax issues solved as part of working a year in Rome.  Also, praise God that dad (Rania's Grandpa) is able to go and enjoy the final grandkids trip. 

A Day in Amsterdam

En route back to KL and preparation for moving into our new school, Doug had the chance to stop in Amsterdam for a long layover.  Getting into the city on a summer is always fabulous - and what a chance to get to visit the Anne Frank House - and so sobering and so enlightening to read so much about just one person's story during a horrific time in history.  And what a change once moving outside - and seeing such a picturesque city!

Family Photos

With the new portrait lens I got for my Canon camera, it was fun to take some portrait shots and capture some family pictures.  Here are some of the shots as we enjoyed some time in our condo as the summer wraps up (at least for some of us).




Fun to have family over to visit!

Aunt Marcia's

We made the wonderful annual trip to Aunt Marcia's condo, complete with a wonderful meal, lots of fun in the pool and fun chances to enjoy each other's company.  Indeed, such a beautiful setting in such a beautiful place - and great to get to return to a place of so many wonderful memories.