Picture Dump

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I have a few pictures that I haven't posted but thought you might enjoy.

Jacob is really close to walking.  He can stand up in the middle of the room and play or pick up toys from the floor and stand back up.  I'm in no hurry for him to walk and he seems content crawling still!  He will be running after his brother's as soon as he can walk I have a feeling!
This week we finished the Arabic book we have been studying for the last two months.  We have put in long hours of study and we are taking a few days off from study before we begin the next book on Monday.  A cup of hot mint tea makes studying more enjoyable!  I am working on perfecting my cup of tea.  We had a local couple over to our house this weekend and she showed me how she makes her perfect cup.  Mine wasn't as tasty, but I am working on it.  Hap is working on making Arabic coffee.  He has gotten better but when we have them over he put what he a little too much coffee and the man commented that he probably wouldn't sleep all week:)

Being 1 year old is so tiring!:)

We went to the park lat week and the boys played.  Honestly, I was overwhelmed with the amount of attention we received.  I was followed around by a group of three or four young women and was constantly being watched and observed.  It is different and I have much to learn about dealing with these situations.  It was a good opportunity to speak some Arabic, so I will take it!!

These three kiddos LOVE each other.  E will be starting a different preschool today and Andrew will be all by himself when he starts back at school on Saturday.  He will be lonely with out her and Sam but I think this will be a good for Andrew and he will do great!!


I have no pictures from Day 2 but Sam was a little more reluctant today to go in to his class.  I wondered if this might be the case.  No tears where shed (by anyone!!) and I spoke with his teacher and she said he did great yesterday.  Sam is wanting to ride the bus home, so we might start this next week.  He is excited about the possibility.  I can't wait to get my little man and see how his day went!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I'm glad no tears were shed! I love that Andrew wears his rain boots everywhere.
August 30, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Grandpa and Grandma J said…
We all have our days. Trusting in our heavennly Father gets us through it all. Jacob looks so much like Andrew to me in the sleeping picture. Love all the angels. Grandma and Grandpa J
August 30, 2012 at 7:15 AM
Heather P. said…
Riding the bus is so much fun Sam! Hope day 2 was a good day. I too thought Jacob seeping looked like Andrew. He will be running before you know it! I bet Hap is used to drinking a strong coffee from all those years in school.
August 30, 2012 at 6:50 PM
Jennifer said…
Thanks for sharing the pictures and updates! Missing you, Hap and those sweet little boys! Hugs!
August 31, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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