Summer Highlights

Caleb riding the carousel at the Indianapolis Children's Museum with Mommy and Mimi.

Mommy, Curious George, Caleb and Papa at the Children's Museum.

Caleb getting ready for the Indianapolis 500.

Driving a tractor at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair

Caleb also enjoyed the elephant ears and roasted corn on the cob at the fair.

We sent about 4 weeks in Indiana in July. The above were just a few of the fun outings we had with Papa and Mimi, Uncle J.K, Auntie C, Uncle Andrew, Aunt Alecia and Aunt Bethany. After Indiana we headed for Virginia for 3 weeks. Here are some highlights from our time with Grandpa Mourer, Nanna, Uncle Eric, Uncle Kalimar and Aunt Gretchen.

Caleb Turns 2 - June 8, 2008

Celebrating with our Tuesday morning playgroup (and Daddy too!).

Anne Visits Cyprus

Greg and Caleb in one of the Tombs of the Kings. These Hellenistic burial sites were for the rich and famous of ancient Pafos.


The Temple of Apollo was once one of the most sacred sites of ancient Cyprus. The penalty for touching its alter was to be hurled into the sea over the nearby cliffs!


Anne in front of a mosaic tile floor at ancient Kourion. This is one of the most spectacularly situated ancient site in Cyprus. It's theatre overlooks the turquoise blue waters of the eastern Mediterranean. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 365 AD.

Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Salamis is a 3000 year old city, which dominated the island of Cyprus until it's near destruction by earthquake in the 4th century AD. Hellenistic (ancient Greece) mosaics, Roman baths, an amphitheatre and 2 Byzantine basilicas are contained within the site.

Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Buffavento Castle is about 3300 feet above sea level. We were able to drive part way up and then took a steep hike for about 30 min to reach the castle itself. Buffavento was built in the 10th century by the Byzantines to watch for Saracen raiders.

Andrew and Alecia visit Cyprus - May 2008

Here are a few highlights from our week with Andrew and Alecia in May. We took a long, hot hike up to Buffavento castle, clamored all over the Roman ruins of Salamis and toured some beautiful frescoes churches in the Troodos Mountains. We took them to the beach as well in Agia Nappa. It was a great visit.

Emily and Caleb in Jerusalem

Emily and Caleb visited Jerusalem last week while Greg was in Israel for work. Caleb learned that camels are good for sitting on. I learned that Caleb loves baby pools.