Our most recent trip to the beach

Last week we went to see the sea ice. It was probably about -5 but the wind was blowing pretty hard across the ice and it was stinging cold. We didn't stay long. Just long enough to take a few pictures. Here they are:












In other news Ellora is proficiently scooting and often gets up on her hands and knees. She also is clapping...or rather likes to hit her fist together but sometimes she gets her palms.

Chalyse still can't say Ellora which is funny because she can say everyone else names. She struggles with her L's (she calls her self Meese).She was calling her "Coke" the other day. I'm not really sure why.

Chalyse is getting ready to have a birthday and let me tell you I'm a little nervous for her party. We wanted to have small party but you know how it goes. If you invite this person you have to invite that person and it is the custom here to have huge birthday parties. We ended up inviting all the teachers (about 20 people) and a few other of our good friends. It seems that everyone in the village knows and loves Chalyse so I am worried they will all find out and show up which would be fine but our apartment isn't that big. I'm sure it will be fun no matter.