Tuesday, June 7, 2011

introducing...

it's time to say goodbye to this blog. a little sad.

and hello to the NEW WEBSITE

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Finally,
a place where
you can go to follow 
both 
Joey
and 
me
and our family
on our adventures
as we 
serve Christ 
in 
South Africa
and live the crazy life
of 2 parents
4 kids
living abroad
where there is
never a dull moment.

Friday, June 3, 2011

who is 7 ?


who is 7?

we have been counting down the sleeps
since back at around 21 sleeps.

today JUNE 3
was FINALLY the day.

BRAXTON is 7.

his birthday requests...

.
a skateboard!


and 
a rock climbing trip 
with 2 buddies
and 
of course his big sis and lil bro 
tagged a long.
(the littlest sis didn't make the cut)



the 4 climbers




concentration



what a cool place!
what a fun birthday!

brax...
you make us so proud.
you are an amazing boy
with BIG plans.
you have blessed us
these past 7 years
molding your mom and dad
into better parents, people, Christ followers.
you keep us on our toes.
you never cease to amaze us.
we love u buddy.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

beautiful


we have had an abundance of rain lately. 
just a few moments ago i looked out my window and saw this...
a rainbow landing into the ocean!
i had to grab the camera and snap away at this little blessing for my day.
oh my goodness!
is this beautiful or what? 
wow!


Monday, May 30, 2011

2 things that...

2 things
that
make me
feel
 warm 
and fuzzy
inside
when it
is 
cold
rainy
windy 
outside
....


watching the downloaded BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH service
and seeing all the familiar faces (including our own Poppi)
and hearing Pastor Mike preach it! and oh.... the music!

smores...who doesn't love ooey gooey yumminess around a hot fire?!
family time at it's best

Saturday, May 28, 2011

stay tuned





soMetHing BIG on thE wAy
sTay tUNed
yOu don'T waNt tO mISs...

Living Hope "Open Day"

Last Saturday
Living Hope 
opened their doors to the community.

They showed their services off to the public.
They ministered to all who came by.

Joey,
Mrs Gilda,
Wayne,
Vuci, 
and 
Itai
did their 
Living Way
presentations
along with the sewing class 
and driver training.

It was such a blessing to see
all their hard work being showcased.
So proud...

Mrs Gilda and one of the baker Wayne

Bristol and her buddy Itai

cucumbers and yummy cucumber relish

bakery biscuits and breads

joe and his wild boys

bris taking her turn running the table


God continues to blow us away with His blessings on the happenings of Living Way. 

Saturday, May 21, 2011

rugby this

rugby has started around here. 
and let's just say we went from being totally clueless...
to being a rock star! 
this guy loves him some rugby. 
and his american parents are pretty darn proud.

















one of the cool parts of growing up in a culture different from your own...
learning new sports, games, and rules.