Archive for the ‘Family Fun’ Category

Africa’s Influence

At the most unexpected times, I find myself shaking my head at the realization that South Africa is the only home my children know.  Sometimes my heart celebrates their unique cross-cultural experiences.  Other times I wonder with internal pause and contemplation about how this will shape their futures.  At all times… it takes trust.  Trust [...]

Wednesday’s Window

One highlight of being back in South Africa has been watching Silas reconnect with his african brother Thuledi (Abram’s son).  Today, they were jumping off of our front porch, hand in hand:

Yesterday’s Adventure

We had a beautiful day yesterday- and I spent the morning on a 2 mile hike with the kiddos down our driveway. I took the camera along and these shots are some of my favorites

Winter Fun

If you’re on Facebook and you see my status updates- you know it’s been freakin’ cold here in South Africa! But, we’re trying to make the most of it- and especially of our days with afternoon-warming sun. So, here’s a picture post of our last two weeks…

Love This…

My husband took this photo about a week ago… and I can’t stop looking at it.  I love that South Africa has seeped in to my children, and that they have seeped in to South Africa.

Happy Birthday…

A year ago today- I was getting ready to meet her.  She’d grown with me, inside of me- and I anticipated seeing her face to face more than a child anticipates Christmas morning.  I had prayed for her and treasured her while only knowing her squirms and hiccups. But I knew her… and was already [...]

Wednesday's Window

Shawna- this one is for you… Wednesday’s Windows are back!!  These pictures are from the past week- we went on a family hike at Royal Natal Park, and our sweet princess got a new high-chair.  Hope you enjoy

Hiatus Happenings

My internet hiatus was prompted by many things… it was just a good time for me to be unplugged. But did I miss you? You bet! So lets catch up…
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. My parents came for a visit- which was absolutely phenomenal. We spent a few days [...]

I've Got Connections

Not Your Ordinary PTA

We had a family dinner last night- with four generations of women together that share my bloodline.  Scary, right? But it was my grandma… I call her nana… that had me belly laughing.  My gram is a “proper” woman- she still doesn’t leave the house without dress clothes on and pearls donning her neck.  But [...]

Pressed In

It’s still before 7am and I just put my daughter down for her morning nap. That means I was up way too early.  But now, with a few cups of coffee fueling the engine of my mind… it would be pointless to try and sleep.  So instead… I opened my email and one had just [...]

Our Day @ Royal Natal

One of our favorite places in South Africa is Royal Natal National Park… and we went there for a family outing a few days ago- on kind of a spontaneous whim… but we had a fabulous day.  And it was awesome… to share a place that is so special to Dave and I with our [...]

Giving Thanks…

We had a wonderful day… just have a look:

No Greater Joy

I was reminded yesterday that there is no greater joy than watching your child filled with delight.
We had decided to go out for pizza as a family… which is no small task given our local options.  So- we committed to the 40 minute drive to get to the Montrose pit-stop… a little slice of somewhat-fast-food [...]

Part III: Views on the Farm

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A Day In Our Life Part II

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