Monthly Archives: July 2008

If it Makes Jesus Happy

Our church is going to have a baptism service soon. Since Peter became a Christian last year, he and I got into a conversation about whether he wants to be baptized at the service. Peter has not liked having water in his eyes and/or ears since he was a baby. When he goes swimming, he [...]

Truck or Drum?

Candice has been playing with her toys long enough to be tired of them. I have resorted to giving her jar lids, spoons, and bowls to play with because they are new to her! Here is a video of her newest toy discovery.

Independence Day 2008

On the Fourth of July, we went to the 224th Annual Independence Day Parade in Bristol! I did not know until I got there that it is the oldest parade in America! We all had a blast with YeYe and Nei Nei and their French friends. It was fun having conversations with a mix of [...]

Anna the Helper

Anna has been old enough for a while to help out around the house, but the part that is relatively new is that she is old enough to help out with the younger kids. Last week she got Candice to sleep all on her on for the first time. I asked her if she was [...]

Afraid to Begin Tomorrow

Here is a summary of how my week has begun: Yesterday after Chinese lessons, I came home to a very hot house and a not so cold refrigerator. Our electricity had been turned off because the bill had supposedly not been paid. Because our utilities are paid by the landlord, and I could not get [...]