Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Family Gatherings

We've absolutely loved having the chance to reconnect with our families while on furlough! In Cambodia, something we really miss is celebrating holidays and birthdays together, so the celebrations, gatherings and reunions we've been a part of this summer have been extra-special.  Juliana and Kai are especially enjoying the opportunity to get to know their cousins, and we've all enjoyed fun times with many relatives on both sides of our families.



The Freed Family (with family friend Sarunas from Lithuania, in black t-shirt)

Aslan enjoys a warm day with MaMa Freed

Juliana helps PaPa Freed tend his flowerbeds


Aslan with Great-Grandma Susanna Umble

The Umble Family
 
Playing Uno with Uncle Barry (Freed)
Exploring a creek at a local park with Ryan's brothers and family
  
Celebrating MaMa Freed's August birthday and surprising Juliana and Kai with an off-season celebration of their December birthdays (since they usually don't get to celebrate with extended family)
- Bethany

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