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Stazy's birthday present from her folks.

First Party II

Chicken BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, and cupcakes

Stazy's First First Birthday Party

We have lots of friends, so we decided to split up the fun and have 2 parties. Stazy really enjoyed her double fun, but next year we'll just have one BIG party.

Jam Session!

Stazy decided to help me learn some new songs. We rocked it!
 (at least the neighbors weren't beating on the walls later...)

Dolmabahçe Palace

We visited Dolmabahçe Palace during Kurban Bayramı, one of the most important holidays of the Muslim (and Turkish) calendar. It turns out that it was free for nationals so the place was bursting at the seams. We went with Robyn's friend's family. It was fun, but if we go again...it will NOT be during a holiday. :)

Gurad who acts like the guys with the beaver hats in London.

Erdem, Kader, Robyn and Stazy

Gettin' Ready for Christmas

A little fuzzy, but you get the picture.

Busted! (Ok, so she was allowed, but she still looks suspicious)

Village Life

Here are just a few more sights from around Polonezköy. This is a small Polish village 30 minutes out of İstanbul. It is definitely out of the ordinary--in a good way.

Fun at the playground

When we visited Polonezköy, Anastasia really enjoyed playing on their playground.