Category Archives: Kids

When Imposition and Calling Collide

Feb 5, 2013

We get really excited about the Lord’s calling. “The Lord is calling me to do this or that,” we think, and we’re up for the challenge, whether it be living … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Faith, Kids, Marriage and Parenting | 1 Comment

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 →

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Talk About Unobservant

Dec 2, 2012

A couple of weeks ago we visited Puente Maceira with our teammates, the Foxes. I took this picture of Danielle and her son S: What we didn’t know was at … Continue reading →

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Mona Lisa Redux

Oct 22, 2012

Interpretations of Mona Lisa, faithfully drawn by 5-year-olds: Can I get a “Gah!”  

Posted in Cultures, European Living, Kids, Whimsy | 1 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 →

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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 →

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