Following the Call: September Fun!

September was a busy month for us--check out our lives through photos!

Enjoy!

Bruce hanging out with some kids at a feeding program in La Carpio

We made a homemade Margarita Pizza--YUM!

We got to watch the Costa Rica vs USA soccer game!

Emme had a swimming demonstration-her first one

Emme and her friend Maria Paula (on her right)

Happy with a medal after the demonstration

Before my husband left on a 3 week US trip, we had a date night!

We got to go to Paraiso Quetzal Lodge with our friends Natalia and David and our families. It was a fun family outing! Check out the website: Paraiso Quetzal Lodge

One of the hummingbirds in the bushes

Why yes, that is a rainbow hummingbird in my hand--thank you for noticing!

After the lodge, we went up to where David's family has property and walked all along the mountain side! So peaceful!

Granadilla farm- (one type of passion fruit)

Breath taking

All the kids and Kennedy (intern that stayed with Natalia and David)

Having a good time!

This is how my friend eats a pork chop! (pequeña pero matón)

September 15th is Independence Day in Costa Rica. We celebrate every year on September 14th with a parade of lanterns (faroles) and walk around the neighborhood of the kids' school

Leyton with his goofy face and his lantern

On September 15th, the school has an assembly where each class does a presentation for Independence Day. This year Emme did a typical dance with other kids in her class.

Emme and her friend had almost matching skirts

While daddy was gone to the States, I taught the kids several card games. One being Solitaire.

Solitaire was a HIT!

Made my first batch of homemade applesauce in the InstantPot

This is my night--EVERY night

In September we started Leyton in Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. He has enjoyed it so far!

Hoping this rubs off on Leyton.

Working on some techniques

In September we also looked into another school for the kids. Leyton has had issues with school and we are looking to foster his learning style in other ways. He spent a half a day at the school and made new friends quickly!

Playing tag during break time

We had a torrential down pour in Cartago and flooded the road and our friends' houses--TWICE

Emme made me dinner!

Emme also participated in her first swimming competition with her swim team. It was a long 2 days, but so beneficial to her in her development in swimming!