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Easter 1 and Easter 2

Living in Ukraine is rad because we get to celebrate most holidays twice. For example, we celebrated American Easter on April 8th with a party at the Stoddards. We had a feast of ham, mashers, green beans, salad, rolls, and 4 desserts. It was a great way to celebrate the good news--Our Saviour lives!
On the left side of the table are the Manna's (Mike, Katya, and Sammy), and on the right side are the Stoddard's (Megan, Benjamin, Suzie, Petro, and Doug).
This is the cool table (mainly because its where I sat). On the left you see Lexi, then Judy Manna, then the Hughes (Sam, Jarrett, and Melissa), then the newlyweds (Brian and Victoria), then Anya's nurse Marina, and finally Daniel Raa. In his arms you will see the star of the party!
This is Evie, Sam and Melissa Hugh's newest addition!
She is the cutest thing on two wheels, and we all fought over her like crazy. Limbs were lost, hair was pulled out, but in the end, everyone got to hold her and so it turned out okay.
 Everyone had a good time visiting Anya and playing games....Uno! What a fun Easter 1!

Easter 2
Then we celebrated Ukrainian Easter at Safe Haven on April 15 . We got to practice the new phrase we learned in class last week!
Христос воскрес (Christ has risen)!
Воистину Воскрес (Truly risen)!
Roma and Daniel had fun taking pictures with new cameras!
Ira and Janna chill together!
Just one of the little munchkins running around!
The girls sat around and discussed life while the boys went outside and grilled kabobs! Mmm; they were really good kabobs! We had a great Easter at Safe Haven and are looking forward to many more in the future!
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