S'mores in the city

Living in the city, this is how we roll.

Thanks to many for sending us the goodies!

It's been a while

What do you say when it's been almost a year since last writing? So much has changed. We've moved halfway across the world to SouthAsia. A new language, new culture, new school for the boys, living in a big city, trading an apartment for a house.
That pictures at the top of our blog even need changing. Caden isn't even in it!

Recently we had the chance to visit the National Safari Park (Zoo). It is located about a mile or 2 from the hospital we will be working at. We had a rare opportunity to take a vehicle into the park and drive around. The kids enjoyed getting on top and seeing all kinds of cool wildlife. We got up close and personal with the tigers and lions. One tiger thought my hair and Liam's smelled pretty good. The male lion was pretty chill while we all got to pet his thick mane. We also got to ride an elephant. Though Sarena didn't want to. Caden sure enjoyed it though. We were so glad to take Jessie here and to the beach for a much needed break. We've so appreciated having Jessie here to help us with our kids and teach Kindergarten to the girls. We couldn't have learned the language as well or as fast without her being here.

Ellie's favorite!

Happy 4 years!!!

Happy 4th birthday to our precious Sarena. You are a hilarious stinker, inventor of the infamous line- "My leg hurts. I need to watch a movie to make it feel better."

You are a stingy affectionate girl, making every hug and kiss and snuggle more valuable than gold. 

You're a thinker, a mommy's girl, a rough and tumble daddy's girl, a princess, an instigator - and you are loved. 

We're so thankful for these past 4 years and look forward to see the young lady God is growing you to be.  Love you Sarena Hope.

Watermelon and water slides

Fun times in Michigan.

Butterflies!

7 years!

Happy Birthday to Liam! Hard to believe that 7 years ago you made that early, scary entrance to the world. I love your enthusiasm, your sense of adventure and fun, your imagination, your smile- everything about you! You live life to fullest!

You are really awesome!

Ellie's first lost tooth!