Memorial

We spent the past week in NY.  Tuesday May 24th was 1 year since Dad passed away.  We had a memorial service at his grave.

11 cousins...my sister just had an ultrasound and found out that she's expecting a boy in the fall.  So there will be 12 grandchildren to love Grammie and keep her busy...6 girls and 6 boys!

It was Olivia's 13th birthday yesterday ..she got her ears pierced!

Hannah inside Green Cottage where my cousin Zoya works.

It's Memorial day...remember those who've gone from this life.  Treasure your time together now.

Big eyes

Isn't this funny?  My husband is a quiet person, rarely makes silly faces.  Bright and round eyes for both these guys!

 8 months old now and crawling all over the house

 Rob's brother went fishing and shared some of the fish with us...it was so good.

And Paul loves applesauce!

Bright week...

My sister from Canada and her husband and 2 kids...and one on the way...were in town for Bright Week.  Friday was St. George's day, we had a procession around the church after service.

Tomorrow is Natasha's 6th birthday...we gave her a tea set from IKEA, which the girls used to have an indoor picnic because it was raining outside.

Picnic... can you see the few pizza crusts on the table?  listening to mandolin music.

 Inside the play cabin...I ♥ the warm glow.

Pascha

7 month old Paul's first Pascha...sitting in between his cousins during the service

Natasha holding her candle carefully

Kissing my Godson with his mama, my dear friend

Lunch at Mom's house...

My mom has a beautiful smile!  ♥

Emma climbed the tree and blew bubbles, and the other kids caught them

And then an egg hunt

Checking out what's in the eggs

And Paul had his first chicken bone!

 This morning after Liturgy...procession around the church!
Christ is Risen!!!