More Goodbyes

Tonight we said goodbye to some more close friends. My friend Laura and her husband Matt are going to the States for 6 months. When they return to Asia, they will be returning to another city. Kayleigh had to say goodbye to her best friend. She was really sad. Although, they will see each other occasionally it won't be the same as seeing her once a week or so. I have to remind myself that this is part of living overseas and life. People come and go, but I think more often here than in America. I am thankful that there is a time frame that I can tell Kayleigh when she will see Julianna again. We have had some people leave this summer that I don't know when we will see again. That is hard for her little mind to grasp. I'm so glad Kayleigh and Julianna had one last night of fun together before she left.

Julianna, Kayleigh, and Lydia

Finger Painting

In an attempt to figure out what to do while the rain keeps pouring I decided to break out the finger paint. Lucky for me we have a balcony that we can do all our messy crafts on. Plus this finger paint happens to be washable. Kayleigh and Zeb had a great time painting. I am still not sure if they really knew what to do with the paint. I am pretty sure Zeb's favorite part was playing in the bucket of water to wash off his feet and hands.

The Rainy Season is Here!

The rainy season is here. Our city has been experiencing a very extreme drought. We are so thankful that the rain has started to fall. This nice stylish rain coat is the one John wears when he rides his electric bike. It covers him and the front part of the bike to keep him dry. Kayleigh and Zeb love to hide underneath the coat. Now it is time for me to figure out what to do with the kids during the rainy days ahead!

The Goodbyes Have Started

I have been dreading the month of June for quite sometime. This is the month I have to say goodbye to two of my very close friends here in East Asia. Erin Ashley is moving to America and Laura is going home for furlough for 6 months and then when she returns will move to a different city. Last night we had a farewell party for Erin Ashley and Andy. We showed a slide show of their past 7 years here and presented them with a scrapbook. We also took some time to pray for them and their future plans. I am going to miss her dearly. I don't know life here without her. Erin Ashley made East Asia fun and survivable my first year here. I am trusting the Lord that one day our paths will cross again.

Happy 4th Birthday Kayleigh!

One of Kayleigh's favorite books is called "Fancy Nancy". Nancy loves being fancy by dressing up all the time and using French words. Nancy also has red curly hair just like Kayleigh. My friends Laura and EA had an idea that I should have a "Fancy Nancy" birthday party for Kayleigh. It was a great idea and also very fitting since her middle name is Nancy! All of Kayleigh's friends and the moms came dressed up very fancy. Since Nancy loves tea parties we had a tea party, painted our nails, and even put on fake tattoos. We gave the girls necklaces, rings, and ear rings for party favors. The girls had a blast!