Archive for Raimy
An Afternoon of Sightseeing
After a 3D movie at the theater I took the kids to the bridge. This is a relatively new attraction here in Cochabamba. It connects the Cine Center with a lovely section of town called the Recoleta which are separated by a river and a highway. The Recoleta has bunches of good restaurants, ice-cream and [...]
Trail Mix
Now on with the crunchy, munchy, nutty-fruity, on-the-go, bite-sized-goodness, mixed-up life I lead…
Adoption update: called my lawyer, she said the judge is being fired because she moves too slow, until she leaves they are trying to push as many cases through as possible, lawyer is hopeful for our case, it is out of the filing [...]
Tuesday Tip #27 – Guinea Pig Heritage
As a child I explored my nurturing side through the acquisition of a few doomed pets. One conclusion was reached after a few furry friends came and went in my life: I am not an animal person. I respect those who love the little beasts who share this planet. I believe nature and all it’s [...]
Wednesday Without Words Guest Poster Raimy
My oldest daughter has a flare for the artistic. Writing, dancing, singing, drawing, creating and most recently photography keep her heart happy. These are some random shot she has taken over the last few weeks. Clicking on the photo will allow you to see an enlarged version.
Vlog Kids July 2009
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Vlog: “Kids July 2009″
Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia
Date: 29 of July ‘09
Secret Admirer
Not all traits are admirable. Not all people are admirers. Not long ago my husband informed me that I frequently admire others. Not ever having thought about it before I now agree with my husband; I am a secret admirer.
Inborn traits and skills acquired by considerable effort are usually picked out by my admirer’s eyes. [...]
18 Wishes
Big sister’s eyes widened in surprise and disbelief as she was told the laptop in front of her was her’s alone. A few steps behind her the brother’s eyes moistened in disbelief and offense. He mumbled a pitiful reproach, “I have only 18 wishes.” Hushing him up as quickly as I could I determined to [...]
Raimy's Golden Birthday
A golden birthday is the one that happens when the date corresponds with your new age that year. This year Raimy turned 11 on March 11th. We woke her with a hardy rendition of ‘Happy Birthday to You’. I was able to take cupcakes and juice to her class. That was a first as a [...]
Wednesday Without Words
Kid Vids Links
My new fun thing to do is edit videos. I still have much to learn but this week I did some videos of my kiddos. They planned the content. If you would like to check them out here are the links. (If these links are not working please alert me to that fact.)
Video of Tyler [...]
On this journey of life, sharing my existence with God’s wonderful creation, there is nothing that thrills my heart more than knowing that my moments drip with purpose and destiny. 