How is Ana doing?

Ana loves Greece.

She wishes she could stay here forever she tells me! Sometimes I also wish the same! Ana is loving the beach. Since she is an amazing swimmer, she is always the first into the sea!  And she'll stay in until we have to pull her out because she is frozen.  The sea here in Greece hasn't warmed up yet to stay in the water for several hours straight, but when it does warm up, Ana will be in heaven!!You can tell by Ana's smiles that she is enjoying herself!!! Here are a list of her favorite things in Greece:

THE SEA
Swimming all day
Seashells (she is now a collector)
Calamari, red peppers, zucchini, and cucumbers
All the Greek kitty cats
Her new friend Dimitri
The farmer's market (Lyki)
Walking everywhere we can to shop in Kavala
Riding motorcycles and eating freshly grilled corn at the port in Kavala
Ancient ruins of Fillippi
Jumbos toy store
Greek vanilla ice cream
Spending time with Meme and Papou
Seeing the Lone Ranger at the movie theatre.
 
Enjoy this beautiful little Greek girl!!!


Nothing but sparkles would do for an evening at the movies where we saw The Lone Ranger!
 


She loves her bikini bathing suits!

Everyone has a hobby here in Greece (keeps them busy) and her hobby is collecting seashells!!

Her new love.....snorkeling and she is awesome at it!!!
 

Greek beauty after her swim at the beach!
 

 


Such manners.....she cuts up her Squid......
while the boys shoved body and legs into their mouth! So ladylike!

Motorcycle rider!!! Fun evening out by the waterfront! She also rides planes!
 

Ana has adapted to apartment living the best....she loves to clean and she loves that the living space is little and cute (like a doll house Mommy)....but she is so adaptable, such a wonderful quality!!!
 
Anyways, that is our lovely little Anastasia!!! Easy going, almost always smiling, makes friends everywhere, enjoys life and is such a joy and pleasure to spend everyday loving and watching her grow!!! I love her with all my heart!!!!
 
Up next.....Niko!! Stay tuned!
Love, Val

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Love all the details about our sweet gal! Can't wait for the boys!! -Jenny

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    1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2013 at 12:59 AM

      Nice to know she's enjoying her time in Greece this much, although i think you can tell just by looking at her!! Hope the boys feel the same way. I know Dimitris would like to be around his new friends all day!!!

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    2. AnonymousJuly 7, 2013 at 1:00 AM

      -Dora ;)

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  2. { to be charmed }July 7, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I've been having so much fun reading your blog. Looks like you guys are having an amazing time :)

    Miss you guys ~ Hugs, Beth

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