They’re in Syria. Together. Angie was last there in 2007, this time she’s been meeting with Iraqi refugees, in her role as goodwill ambassador for the UNHCR, continuing to draw attention to the plight of 1000’s of Iraqi refugees who remain in exile and have found temporary asylum in Syria.

They were invited to spend time with two families while in the Jaramana district, and hear their harrowing stories. After the meetins Angie said that the families “have not recovered from the trauma they faced…"until other solutions are found, or these refugees are able to go home, it is essential that the international community help UNHCR to provide financial and food support so that they can survive. They don't have the right to work, so they have no way of surviving without our help." Kind of discounts the most recent tabloid reports that they can’t stand the sight of each other, don’t you think?

After meeting with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his wife, Asma al-Assad, Angie said, “It is clear that the Syrian people, no matter the challenges or difficulties they may face, have always shown generous hospitality to people in need. I hope that the rest of the world recognizes that we all have to share this burden and continue to take care of Iraqi refugees.” Read the full story at UNHCR.org.

Meanwhile, they’ve finally brought out the twinsies. Can you believe Knox and Vivienne are nearly 15 months old?? Anyhoo, they took them to buy an ice cream at LickyLicious (love that name) in Amman, Jordan on Friday! The person who took this picture said Brad nibbled on pecan and caramel ice cream, while St. Angie ate mango ice cream. A picture of St. Angie eating ice cream probably would have been even more shocking than seeing the twins out in public.