Dear Friends

Our dear friends Bryce and Carolyn Carlaw and their kids Nathan and Abi visited last week. They are missionaries in Ireland so we only see them every couple years. Last time they visited Nathan was 11 months old and Betsy was still just a bun in the oven. It was so nice to hang out, play, and catch up. Here are some highlights:


Betsy waiting for some burgers and fries at Johnny Rocket's (they have the same restaurant in Ireland, only it's called Eddie Rocket's).


Cutie Nathan and his new hat.


Checking out the fish at the Newport Aquarium...the Carlaw kids were SOOO excited about this place.

Carolyn and I in front of the Ohio River (outside the aquarium). It's so sad that I only get to see her every 2 years! :(


The daddies and big kids perching above the river.


Abi the little cherub


Bryce, Carolyn and Nathan enjoying a chocolate malt.



Abi LOVED Gideon and was really gentle with him. He was a good boy and was very patient with all the extra attention he was getting from the little ones.


Our three monkeys hanging out on the loft.


Nathan listening to Thomas stories before bedtime (Thomas stories just sound so much better when read in an Irish accent!)

Bryce lounging by the fireplace, catching up with email. We had a relaxed time...it was wonderful.