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The Lost Photos

We found the uncategorized photos and they’re all up on the website now. The first batch has lost some of its luster now.  In March we took pictures of our crocuses and tulips and looked forward to posting them on the web to let our northern friends know that spring was on its way.  (And [...]

Surprise!

Back in October of 2007 (that’s right, October 15, 2007), when David asked us to save the date for his 40th birthday party / going away party (before they move to Scotland), we thought they were planning a bit in advance, but we didn’t think anything of it.  We marked the date on our calendars [...]

11th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Feast

This year’s pre-Thanksgiving feast was one of the best yet!  It was the first feast for David, Debi, Aron, Ben, Josh and Eloisa, and the 11th feast for Jeff, who maintains his unbroken streak of having been at every single one.  Frank made the most delicious sweet potato pie in the world, plus a butternut squash and [...]

Mom’s Birthday and Uzbek Party

We’ve updated the website with photos from my mom’s birthday and our third Peace Corps reunion.  Enjoy!

McKee Nelson IT Holiday Party

Pictures from the holiday party are now available here.  Enjoy!

PC Uzbekistan Reunion

Frank’s osh turned out great, John brought an assortment of Baltikas, Sara made osh kovok manti, Ellada baked some non, and Doug and Carrie found Russian dessert.  Kop yedik va ozgina ichdik.  Kaitadan kilishimiz kerak — Washingtonda Ozbekistondagi kongililar kop ekan.  Rasmlar (photos)

Uzbek Food

We’re looking forward to hosting an Uzbek-style party with some traditional Uzbek food.  Mmmm, animal parts, onions and lots of oil!  And of course tea and vodka.  Too bad we won’t be able to buy cotton seed oil and $2 vodka to make it really authentic. Here are some recipe sources I found on the [...]