Snapshots from the last week (or so)

It's been a busy week. There has been a lot going on. It's sort of surreal to think that a week ago, we were still in the village.


Last Monday was Justin's 4th birthday. We had a little family celebration (balloons, a couple presents, birthday brownies). Then this past Sunday we had a little party with some friends. It was a simple affair, and nice because his special birthday treat request: chocolate chip cookies!

Justin's birthday in the village

His party on Sunday with Josh, Joshua and Tyler

This past Saturday was Carnival. The kids had been looking forward to it for months, and it was great that we could be back in time for it. Think mini fair or harvest party. Every year, on the last weekend in October the Jr High/High schoolers (and their parents and teachers!) put on a great carnival. There are pony rides, face painting, a teenage boy powered homemade ferris wheel, and great food. Matt and I love to go for the food and hanging out with friends! When there are no eating out opportunities here, getting to buy donuts, pizza, bbq sandwiches, ice cream, etc is a real treat!

Nathan at the dunk tank: he almost dunked him!

Kaitlyn with one of her best friends, Yui (from Japan)

The kids have also been really enjoying being back with their friends. Kaitlyn barely gets in the door after school before she's bombarded by friend's phoning and wanting to play.

Yui, Kaitlyn and Abigail at their tea party