Knock, Knock.... Anybody Home???

Okay, so when you start getting e-mails and comments from people wondering if you fell off the face of the earth.... maybe, just maybe, that's a sign that it's time to post on your blog again.

I think I've figured out why it's been harder to write here lately. In Jerusalem I had no one to talk to and writing on my blog was a great way to communicate with others. Here in Estonia I have people to talk to as often as I like and I guess I just don't feel the need to "let it all out" here on my blog. But, for the sake of you all that like to keep in touch with how we're doing, I will try to post more regularly.

We have been very busy since I posted last. A very good kind of busy. Homeschooling has finished up for the summer and we're enjoying the warmer weather while we can.... I'm sure it won't stick around very long! It's very strange living in a country that has the "midnight sun". It's bright outside until long after we're asleep and up before I wake in the morning. It's much nicer than the maybe 6 hours of sunlight we get each day in the winter!

We've tried to get out more and explore the country. Our friends, Mike and Penny, took us on a tour of the Old Town. I took many pictures, but I'll just post this one. It's a view of some of the rooftops of this medieval town....

Both children have mastered bicycle riding now and I'm very thankful to have such a safe, secluded area in front of my house where they can ride all they want. We've also been spending a lot of time at the really nice, big park that's very close to our home. A couple of days ago someone brought some ponies and was giving rides to the children. My kids loved that....
My daughter's horse was breaking out into a gallop....

Presently, we're gearing up for a big event next month.... my DAD is coming for a visit!! We're very excited about this. He was going to visit us in Jerusalem, but backed out after our encounter with a bulldozer. He's purchased his tickets this time, so Lord willing, he'll be with us for a couple of weeks this summer. He'll be bringing my 18 year old cousin with him as a travel companion. I'm glad to know he won't be alone; that's a long trip for an older person who's not used to traveling. We're trying to get all sorts of fun things planned, like a trip up to Helsinki, Finland, and maybe visiting some of the islands of Estonia where there are some interesting castles. We'll see how much we can accomplish.

I think that covers any major news from us. Thanks for not giving up on me and my little blog :o)