Store

This is the store that is by our house. Most of the stores here are owned and run by Chinese people. We go to this store (or one like it) almost everyday. It sure makes you miss Wal-Mart. I (Larry) have missed it even more these last few days. Kristina has gone back to Orlando to pick up the boy’s home school material. It was cheaper for her to do that, than to ship it here. I miss the instant ready to serve meals you can pop in the microwave and serve. (and the fast food restaurants. I never thought I would miss McDonalds and Burger King after all the years spent their with teens, but I sure could go for a big Mac or Whopper right about now). Here I am having to prepare everything from scratch unless we go to one of the local restaurants. All in all we have done pretty well but we can’t WAIT for Mom to get back!

Church in Pocri de Aguadulce

We hope to share with you some of the sights around the town we are living in at the moment. This is the Catholic church in Pocri de Aguadulce. The church is located downtown and is the place most people seem to gather. This is where we go to meet the towns people.

Paul & Josh sitting with a friend in the park.

Laundry Mat Blues

Laundry day is not a fun time here. The laundry mat is less than desirable. Many times the clothes come out dirtier than when they went in. Kristina cannot wait until she gets a washing machine!

Walking to the Laundry Mat

Latest Photo of the lip

Paul says, "OUCH!"

Paul and His Skateboard Accident

On Tuesday Paul had an accident on his skateboard, knocking his top teeth through his lip. He got stitched up and the Dr. assures us that he will have little or no scar. (We HOPE!) Today he went to the hospital for x-rays, which they send home with the patient. Tomorrow he goes to the Dentist with them. We pray that the teeth are fine.

Paul and His x-rays

Josh Catching a Rooster

Josh and Mr. R!

Josh went over to see the neighbors today and we heard him say Whooohoo! We looked out the window and he had caught a Rooster. Everyone seems to have chickens and roosters running around their yards. The neighbor girl, who has become a good friend and is in college studying to be a lawyer, could not get over the fact that he caught the rooster along with several other chickens.

Paul's 10th Birthday

We can't believe Paul is already 10!

Paul had a great day. We invited some of his friends that he has met here to celebrate with him. He still misses his friends in Orlando and wished they could have been here with him.

Josh's tooth

Joshua recently lost his front tooth. This was a real blessing for us. When he was younger he fell and his tooth got pushed up into his gum. Our dentist in Orlando said he would have to get it removed by an oral surgeon. We are thankful it came out on it's own.

Josh and his parrot

Josh's Video

Joshua and Paul were given two parrots from a family we have become friends with. Josh loves the birds and plays with them often. He loves all animals and would like to get as many as he can. He has a dream of having his own zoo.

Cousins

The boy's have enjoyed being able to spend time with their cousins. They don't get to see them to often.

SNOW

Paul and Joshua have been enjoying the snow!

This is new to them and it's hard to keep them inside. The temperatures have been cold but that doesn't seem to bother them at all. We are thankful that they are able to enjoy the wintry weather before they go to the tropics.

We have already had 23" of snow in the month of December.

Westside Baptist, Janesville, WI

What a blessing to spend a day with Pastor Logan and such a vibrant and faithful congregation. We look forward to seeing you on missions trips!