We are quickly approaching our One-year mark for beginning the GAPS diet. More details of that history are above on the ‘Our Diet’ tab. For months we have felt healthy, strong and stable. There have been minor skin things here and there (we DO live in Congo), but no illness Read more…
A wise friend advised me that when Anna turned 3, she would begin the ‘Why?’ stage. Why do you cut carrots? Why do we use forks? Why do I have to wear that? Why do we eat vegetables? Why? Why? Why?! I really tried not to resort to ‘Because I Read more…
Everyone together after church Now you’ve had all the best ones from Sunday. I’ll need to dig out some other good ones! In other news, today Anna officially finishes preschool, Joel finishes Second Grade, and James finishes Third Grade. Part of me feels next year with a 4th grader will Read more…
Sam and Joel, brothers in bounciness =) Gotta love those shining blue eyes! Thanks Grandma! (photo courtesy of Katie Majorins, homeschool teacher extraordinaire)
I have been remiss in posting kid pictures for the grandparents. Back to that glorious tradition! First up is Anna goofing off in her favorite nightgown (made by Mom for Christmas, fabric courtesy of Debbie Morey)
Rodentia.Okay, according to wikipedia bats aren’t rodents. But rats and bats sure seem to be in the same family to me. We’ll climb the family tree and call them all mammals. Bats live in our attic, correction, bats live in almost every attic here. They scamper about the midnight skies Read more…
After finishing this last week with tears, and after further reflection, I realized there was something more. More to say. More to chew on. When my Maasai friend hadn’t seen someone in months, he ‘greets’ for a LONG time. He ‘chews the news’. So join me in chewing on some Read more…
That old familiar friend stopped by this afternoon. Nostalgia visits often, but particularly around landmark events. Next week is the end of this school year. Ah, how much we have all learned. The end of this school year marks the end of me teaching a preschooler (I always dreaded the Read more…
Click here if the youtube window doesn’t load. {DISCLAIMER: This video does involve graphic content not suitable for young children.} Much of this footage is from our hometown here – if you want a peek. Our group is involved in translating, checking, publishing and training local church leaders with tools Read more…