We had a very sick, sad house last week. Lincoln and Isabel were looking and feeling like death warmed over. Fortunately through the miracle of antibiotics they are all better now.

Isabel and Rae got some fun games from Burger King. So we had family game night and kept score like on Who's Line.

A ferocious battle of Lack of Air Hockey.

Rae had a bit of a court advantage during ping pong.

Lincoln trying out bowling. Grandad had to give him a few pointers.

Patrick sent home a few pictures of his daily life to share with everyone.

Before a flight, just getting ready to go and posing for a picture all at the same time.

Patrick and Chris, I assume before they flew together. Patrick and Chris are roomies.

Patrick admiring an old bunker.

Some kind of strange eternal flame thing. Oil seeps up from the ground to feed the flame. Apparently not even Saddam could put it out.

An overhead view of a local market.

There is still time to have a little fun between the flying. Poor Issac.

Patrick relaxing in his room. His screen saver is the California flag.

Christmas Day worlds away, but we all still had a great time.

Patrick having a good time flying on Christmas. He has to wear the glasses when he flies, he doesn't wear glasses otherwise.

Aurelia the ballerina. Not sure about smiling but loving her outfit.

Isabel the ballerina showing off her new outfit. Many thanks to Melissa for making the beautiful tutu's!

Link shaking his Car's cup and checking out the carnage.