Day: May 13, 2019

Birthdays and Best Friends

Jakominiplatz in downtown Graz
Mur River and Murinsel Bridge in Graz

My birthday was on the 3rd of May and Mother’s Day was the 12th. Robert was gone at a Fulbright conference for the weekend of my birthday, so the two celebrations were combined on Mother’s Day. Robert’s GVSU colleague, Roger Ferguson, was in town. We had him over for lunch on Mother’s Day. It was nice to see an old friend from Grand Rapids. We’ve known Roger for 20 years.

Mr. Roger and Seamus playing table tennis. Mr. Roger used to compete in table tennis when he was younger. He gave Seamus some pointers to help improve his game!
Mother’s Day/Birthday
The boys played music for me and Gree (their grandmother via Skype) on Mother’s day. Faywen also played a selection on her viola.

We also thought it would be fun for to celebrate ½ birthdays while in Austria. Robert’s fell on the 14th of May.

Robert’s half birthday party

Seamus has made a couple of good friends at GIBS. His friend Nathanial is originally from New Mexico. The first time Nathaniel came over Seamus had to show him how to swing on the Linden Tree rope! The other friend is named Dennis and he is originally from Turkey.

Seamus and Nathaniel
Seamus preparing Nathaniel for his first swing!