September Fun!!

Well, another month.  This was our first month "without" teams.  We got to hang together as a family and just live life.  Getting ready for next year and get into our groove when we don't have teams.  Enjoy seeing our life through a lens.....

Started my English class with the teachers in the daycare.  It is going pretty well, and I have had help with materials and supplies from many friends! THANK YOU!!

It doesn't happen very often, but when it does....aaahhhhh!

This happens all the time! He is a lazy puppy!

Emme at her farol (lantern) celebration at school for Costa Rican Independence Day

Bruce was able to head back to Kentucky (and Indiana for one day) for our Missions Conference at our church.  Here is what he got to do!

He got to worship at our home church, Southside Christian Church in Harrodsburg, KY

He got to hang out with the Waddells and the beautiful Ericka

He got to head up to Fort Wayne for a day...

And eat at the Fort Wayne Famous Coney Island Hotdog Stand....JEALOUS!!!

He also ate at Saigon...Spring rolls...

and Vietnamese Pho noodle soup

Having fun with the Coke name bottles--our friend Diego

September started the work on the roof.  This is the concrete pumper truck to finish the columns! YEAH!

Emme and Leyton had an art day with Mommy while Daddy was in the States.

And...this kid...never a dull moment!

The trusses for the roof also arrived!

A dancing dog looking at his own reflection in the window

Mimi (grandma) bought Leyton some Duck Dynasty pajamas--that's a fact Jack!

And with Ericka!

Oh if the world had two Emme's--playing with the iPhone

The Children's Homes were invited to a symphony performance by Sound Impact.  Danielle is the cello player, Rebecca is the violin player.  Both have been to Costa Rica on missions trips to the Abraham Project.  The woman playing the viola is from the States as well, the male violinist is from Spain (lives in US) and the clarinetist is from Costa Rica.

Is was an awesome experience for all!

Bruce took back a whole bunch of coffee from our church. The missions department is selling it to raise money for the roof.

Awesome label!

Finally had dinner with our neighbors and Sebastian finally got to me (a furry) Cooper.  Looks like it went well!

A sweet gift from my friend Natalia.

Boo to you, cancer!

Sharing a morning cup of coffee with Daddy when he was in KY

Having lots of rain in the later part of the rainy season!

Worked with a dental group (mom and daughter) in the daycare doing crafts! We made snowflakes! The kids loved it!

The whole dental team and workers

End of the year celebration of Mommy and Me.  This is a ministry of my friend, Heather.  This is a weekly group that I volunteer with and help out whenever we don't have groups.  This is just about all the moms and kids.  She does an amazing job!

Well, that is pretty much our September! Thanks for checking it out.  Even though this is our "slow" time of the year, we are still keeping busy!

August Fun!!!

Here is what we were doing in August.....enjoy our life through a lens.  Thank you to everyone who has been with us through this journey.  YOU make it possible for the Lord to work through us, here in the Abraham Project and in Costa Rica!  THANK YOU!

 

Had our last group to our house on the covered back porch!

Got to hang with these two cuties all week! Noelle and Leah-twinning!

When the Grace Community Chapel comes, they bring it and all the kids LOVE IT!!!!!

We had ribs....mmmmm

Leyton found his future wife--meet Caroline

And of course we made them cook Korean food for us!!! YUM!

After the group left, we presented some of the songs to the elders of the church, the pastor and long time friend, John Kessler.  The kids loved doing these songs.

Every day they did crafts and here is Leyton with his class.

Emme was so excited to have her friend, Sarah, back to hang out with.  Unfortunately, Emme was sick most of the week while they were here, but this was her first day to really get to hang out with her!

A beautify rainbow out of our window.

This was the same rainbow that one of the house parents took of the Abraham Project....it is not amazing!

We cooked out one last time with our friends, The Culbertsons, before they moved onto Mexico.

The bearded wonders cooking....MEAT!

And this was the finished meal....mmmmm steak, potatoes and 7 layer salad!

It never gets easier hanging with friends, sharing, having fellowship, having kids the same ages then having to say see ya later.  These were some pretty cool peeps and we miss them lots!

Started making some green smoothies.....yummy and easy with all this fresh fruit and veggies in Costa Rica!

This was the scaffolding in the middle of a wind storm....

Here is a closer view...yes, it almost fell.  And we had people up there earlier and to fix it DURING the wind storm--oh no not me--OR BRUCE!

Found cute grocery carts at Mas X Menos grocery store! Kids loved them!

Rainy season brings pejibajes! I like mine with mayo or natilla!

My little construction worker! And photo bomber (in MY BOOTS!)

Mother's Day (August 15 in Costa Rica) breakfast in bed.

And these two cuties....

And great cards!

Then spent Mother's Day with our Costa Rican Family

My mini me!

Bruce's white chocolate raspberry cheesecake!

Our Nacho Libre finger foods night with the Thomas' and Kendra before she left for the States!

Watching the movie--"It's the BEST!"

After the Nacho Libre night!

Had a great HOT so, we watered the yard and played in the "sprinkler"

This is how I woke up!  I love this dog!

Our brain cancer awareness bracelets and showing our love for Uncle Kevin!

Leyton received a monster truck from our friends Kenny and Lauren!

Just read the bumper sticker--make sure you say it with a Spanish accent!

Emme sharing her umbrella with a friend during the rain! So proud of her!

A celebration after receiving her second report card! All 95 and above! She still amazes me!

Well, we made it through our first team season! We were tired and we learned A LOT!!! But we are so thankful to everyone who has supported us and have allowed us this opportunity! We are so grateful for each and every one of you, and thank you for your prayers!

We hope keeping up with us through this blog shows a little of what our life and also our ministry at the Abraham Project and in Costa Rica!

Blessings!