My Kids....Fun Stories

So, Chloe asked me today, "Daddy, why do they call them 'French Fries'?" Then, of course, the follow up question is, "Why do they call it 'French Toast'?"

This, in light of the fact, that we had French Toast today and French Fries, too.

At some point she also asked, "How does hair grow if it's not alive?"

:)

Oh, also, Eli told me that the reason his team won his most recent basketball game at school was because he drank the red gatorade-like drink which, of course, makes you very powerful.

Just thought I'd share those great insights with you all.

Four Months

Can you believe that we've been here in Lima for four months?!?!?!?$?%?%?%?

I just wanted to say that.

Chau (pronounced "chow" and means, bye)

At the Airport Until 2am

So, yesterday was an adventure.

Sara and I had the chance to go out on a date. We enjoyed ourselves for a few hours and then at 8pm we attended a school meeting for Chloe's class. Yes, I'm not kidding, a Friday night meeting for all parents to attend (and it was well attended). Then, after the meeting I dropped Sara off at home and drove to Jeremy's house (Jeremy Ross a team mate on the Lima New City Team).

We took a taxi to the airport to greet and escort (along with several other team members) three church missions teams coming in for the week. One came in at roughly 10:30pm, the next at 11:30pm and the last one we met up with after customs around 1:45am, I think. If I remember correctly. :)

After we all got in the van/taxi and made it to the motel I got in my car and drove home by about 3:15am (again, I think that's right).

It was a fun evening in terms of hang out time with the team folks and meeting the new folks on the missions teams coming in. But, man...this day was a bit of a waste for me. I barely parented today...so....tired...must....go....on.

Father's Day...

Well, today was quite a day. I was up in the morning with all three of my children in bed with Sara and me. They were giving me their gifts and it was great. I got some comfy slippers and a compass! I've been wanting one of those since I have a HORRIBLE sense of direction. And in a city of almost 10 million people I easily get lost. ;(

Anyway, we were over by the Pacific Ocean this afternoon ( which is only 30 minutes away on a lazy Sunday afternoon). It is so beautiful even if it is cooler in this Autumn/Winter time of year here in Lima. It's been around 15C as the low each day and around 18C as the high. Which is about 59F and 65F.

Also, we're in a new rental house that's really big. I can't believe that the Lord has given us this place. Seriously. I need to get pics up. But, it is painfully clear to me that He's given us this place (as we just begin our adventure here in Lima in the new roles we have in the Kingdom) for a Kingdom purpose. So, we begin to pray, "Lord, how do you want to use this house? Show us each day?"

The kids are doing well. Chloe is speaking spanish very well and Eli and Caroline are getting in in them but it's coming out a little slowly. Which is fine. We're here less than four months so it takes a lot of time. Their school work is a big load. They do 2 hours (sometimes more) of homework each night which includes Spanish and History in Spanish and something else too. I forget.

Okay. I'm going.

Finally, Internet Again

Hello All,

Sorry for the grand delay. I can't write a lot, but I wanted to say that we've been without internet for the past week in light of our move into the new house. But, we're back online and hope to give a full update via email soon.

I hope and trust the Lord is blessing you and yours in the midst of life

Jim

Tomorrow, Saturday, we're moving again. The third time since being here in Lima. I'm so tired of moves.

But, this house that the Lord supplied is amazing and good and a great price and a blessing. It needs A LOT of work since the last tenant absolutely RUINED the place. I have pics but they're not loaded onto the computer yet.

So, you'll just have to wait a little bit. :)

I'll talk with you after the move sometime.