Category Archives: Family

Solid Washing and Kissing

Jan 9, 2013

“There were a lot of us, and we all soon became grave and tidy youngsters, because [she] had a most solid character and used to wash us more often than … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Media, Family, Keeping Faith, Kids, Marriage and Parenting | 7 Comments

The Best of 2012

Dec 31, 2012

At the end of every year, we look back and say, “Whew, what a year!” 2012 is no different – as I look back, I see Costa Rica, dear faces … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home Visits, International Teams, Kids, Marriage and Parenting, Milestones, Santiago de Compostela, This Immigrant Life, Top Five (or 10) Lists | Tagged | 4 Comments

Christmas with the Hulk

Dec 22, 2012

We live with this little guy: He’s 2 years old. He opens things he shouldn’t open, hurls things he shouldn’t hurl, takes apart dollhouses and Lego sets, and bangs and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Marriage and Parenting | Leave a comment

America: 10 More Things We Love

Sep 9, 2012

We’re back in Spain now after a whirlwind summer in the US. In all, we spent 120 hours in the car, slept in 19 different homes, and touched both the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home Visits, Kids, This Immigrant Life, Top Five (or 10) Lists, Travel, US | 1 Comment

God Bless America: 10 Things We Love

Jun 26, 2012

Things we’ve enjoyed during our first three weeks in the US that we definitely don’t have or get to do in Spain: 1. 110+ servings of Quaker Oats in one … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home Visits, Kids, Top Five (or 10) Lists, Travel, US, Wheaton Connections | 5 Comments

Watcha lookin at?

Apr 26, 2012

The kids love having Gong-Gong and Po-Po (Faith’s parents) here.  But I admit it’s hard sometimes to know what they love more, their grandparents, or the iPad they brought. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids | Leave a comment

Nate and His Mini Me

Apr 11, 2012

At first we didn’t notice anything when we downloaded these photos onto the computer. And then we looked closer and realized that M really takes after Nate: This last photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids | 1 Comment

Kitchen Haircut

Mar 18, 2012

So I got my first haircut today. It was all right. Here’s what I looked like before: I had what Dad called a mullet. My grandparents said I looked like … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Milestones, Whimsy | 2 Comments

Carnaval, Santiago Style

Feb 23, 2012

Carnaval is now officially over, and the kids go back to school tomorrow after having been off Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. It was our first Carnaval in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultures, European Living, Family, Kids, Santiago de Compostela, This Immigrant Life | Leave a comment

Loons

Feb 12, 2012

M is a total loon: Tensing up his whole body and shaking and turning red…on purpose Saying “Chee” What are you?! But I guess he fits in with the rest … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Marriage and Parenting | 1 Comment
← Older posts