Emma's favorite thing to do while in Sisak was to go to the playground that is behind my parents apartment building and play with rocks and other kids. So that is what we did each evening. Mia would come also and join us in the adventure. It was cool to see all the older kids play and take care of the smallest kids-which were Mia and Emma. They all are buddies with Mia of course as she is there all the time but they welcomed Emma the first day and Emma loved them all as well. I can not describe the excitement when we would say we are going to the playground. Some of the pictures can maybe show why it was lots of fun. But Emma & Mia sure did enjoy those times. When it was all said and done Emma would crash in bed each night, totally exhausted from all the play and excitement of hanging out with other kids and being outside (Emma's favorite things to do).
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Welcoming party at Marija's garden!
We arrived in Sisak August 1st and the next day which was saturday my best friends from highschool had a little welcoming party for us. Marija has fixed up a part of their back yard with a little garden and nice grass and deck furniture and was proud to invite us all to come and hang out there. It was a special treat because we had some guests of honor as well-Marija's husband Zvonimir-who is currently serving with Peace Corp in Kosovo then my friend Melita's boyfriends Mario-this was his first appearance on a group gathering like this:):):) and my friend Masa with her daughter Anja and husband Vlatko who came from Zagreb for the weekend just to see us.
Everyone was thrilled to see Emma and hang out with her and Emma like a true champ was having a blast with almost no signs of jet lag eventhough this was her first real day in croatia.
The most exciting thing for Emma were all the animals. Marija lives in a little village and has a dog, cat and turkeys. Emma was sooo excited as she loves dogs and this was her first experience with real live turkeys. She has only seen them in her picture books-I don't think they even show them in her Baby Einstein McDonald Farm video. She got a little startled when they started making noise but quickly warmed up to them even though I personally could not stand the smell (even for a short time while taking some pics).
Emma and Anja enjoyed the little pool Marija set up for them. That was an awesome refreshment for a hot day. Since Emma loves the pool there was nothing better to win her heart.
We had some nice food (thanks Zvona for grilling) and girls for making all the differenct sides and a delicious cake (melita-i did not even know you are such a baker).
It was a great day and we enjoyed hanging out with everyone. Chris liked it a lot too because unlike when we have parties at our house, he did not have to do anything but simply enjoy some beer and good conversation.
We miss them all now that we are back in the states!
Everyone was thrilled to see Emma and hang out with her and Emma like a true champ was having a blast with almost no signs of jet lag eventhough this was her first real day in croatia.
The most exciting thing for Emma were all the animals. Marija lives in a little village and has a dog, cat and turkeys. Emma was sooo excited as she loves dogs and this was her first experience with real live turkeys. She has only seen them in her picture books-I don't think they even show them in her Baby Einstein McDonald Farm video. She got a little startled when they started making noise but quickly warmed up to them even though I personally could not stand the smell (even for a short time while taking some pics).
Emma and Anja enjoyed the little pool Marija set up for them. That was an awesome refreshment for a hot day. Since Emma loves the pool there was nothing better to win her heart.
We had some nice food (thanks Zvona for grilling) and girls for making all the differenct sides and a delicious cake (melita-i did not even know you are such a baker).
It was a great day and we enjoyed hanging out with everyone. Chris liked it a lot too because unlike when we have parties at our house, he did not have to do anything but simply enjoy some beer and good conversation.
We miss them all now that we are back in the states!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Plitvice Lakes
On the way back from the beach we stopped to see plitvice jezera, which is national park made up of a series of lakes and waterfalls. I have always wanted to visit the lakes but each time that we've come to Croatia in the past it has been in the winter and not a good time to enjoy the water. We walked for 3 hours looking at different lakes and waterfalls. We saw the lower lakes. To see both the lower and the upper lakes would take at least 7-8 hours. It was amazing. One of the lakes we saw was 47 meters (154 ft) deep. The water is crystal clear and the waterfalls are beautiful.
The view from the start of the hike.
Emma loved looking at the fish and the ducks. The water was so clear that you easily see all of the fish.
A view from a boat we took across one of the lakes.
A family photo.
The view from the start of the hike.
Emma loved looking at the fish and the ducks. The water was so clear that you easily see all of the fish.
A view from a boat we took across one of the lakes.
A family photo.
Ruth and Erfon visit us in Pirovac
While in Pirovac my sister Ruth and her boyfriend Erfon visited us for a couple days. They are on a trip backpacking through Europe for two months. It was fun to see them both. We rarely see Erfon and had not seen Ruth since Christmas. Emma enjoyed hanging out with Ruth and was comfortable with her in no time. You can see some pics Ruth took here and a video here.
Ruth and Erfon
Emma and Ruth.
Emma was thrilled to hang out with Erfon:)
Back with Daddy, happy again:)
Ruth and Erfon
Emma and Ruth.
Emma was thrilled to hang out with Erfon:)
Back with Daddy, happy again:)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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