Life of the Allens

A Turkish Vacation – Patara (27 August-3 September)

by MelissaSeptember 5, 2013

What an amazing vacation with the extended Vural family in Patara!Our travel group included: the five Allen's, the five Vural's, Hatice - Hakan's mother, Sema - Hakan's older sister, Emir and Seyda - Sema's children,…

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Hike and Thunderstorm

by AdminJuly 9, 2013

We just got back from one of the quickest hikes, ever. The children and I set off from our house and wound our way through the back part of town until we found a little path…

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French Playdate & Sleepover (5 June)

by AdminJune 5, 2013

What a day for the kids today!It all started last week during one of our internet refugee moments at McDonalds. Chayton befriended another blond 6 year old on the McDonalds playground. I came to find…