Dacha Time!

The Markelovs just purchased a dacha so that they and the kids will have a place to relax and play during the summer.  This was their first day at the dacha and they were kind enough to invite us to come and play (oops, we mean WORK) in the dirt with them!  We have REALLY missed working in the garden in our regular clothes...this was a real joy.   We even cooked hot dogs over the fire.

And, according to the instructions we have received as missionaries one of our responsibilities is building relationships of trust with our local leaders...we're pretty sure this falls under that direction...so, we weren't having fun today...it was work, work, work as usual!!!

Life is good.