Pr. Chad and wife Christina Stuart were ordained today, Sabbath. It was a wonderful celebration for our entire church. Pr. Dwight Nelson flew over from Michigan for this very special occasion and we really enjoyed his messages as well. Precious baby Dayton was also dedicated on Sabbath afternoon. A spiritual feast for us all!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Starting the birthday celebrations early
Brianna's birthday is coming up next week. Her birthday party will be this coming Sunday. However, she's been asking Mommy for "chipas," everyday for about two weeks. So tonight was the night! We made chipas together, a week before her actual birthday, to "kick off" the celebrations.

Brianna is a great little helper and she helped every step of the way, including rolling her own tiny "chipas." These are traditional Paraguayan and Argentinian cheese balls made with tapioca flour. We make them with vegan cheese and they are still super delicious!
Especially in the winter time, Bibi's Mom used to make "chipas" from scratch and serve them with hot chocolate. The fragrance of fresh cheese bread and chocolate proved irresistible to Bibi from a very young age. It's always evoked the warmth of good family times while it's cold out. Guess Brianna has captured this family tradition too! It's exciting!
Brianna is a great little helper and she helped every step of the way, including rolling her own tiny "chipas." These are traditional Paraguayan and Argentinian cheese balls made with tapioca flour. We make them with vegan cheese and they are still super delicious!
Especially in the winter time, Bibi's Mom used to make "chipas" from scratch and serve them with hot chocolate. The fragrance of fresh cheese bread and chocolate proved irresistible to Bibi from a very young age. It's always evoked the warmth of good family times while it's cold out. Guess Brianna has captured this family tradition too! It's exciting!
Painting Project - Kiara's room
Last week we stripped the old wallpaper and this week we're putting in a coat of white paint to cover the flowers before the sage green goes in! Jeremy is working hard after work and is very meticulous and detailed! Brianna is also "helping," though more white paint ends up on her body than on the wall itself =)

This is (approximately) what Kiara's room will look like when it's finished. This is the bedspread and color scheme we chose for her. We'll only be waiting for a beautiful bundle of joy!

More project updates & pictures to come!
This is (approximately) what Kiara's room will look like when it's finished. This is the bedspread and color scheme we chose for her. We'll only be waiting for a beautiful bundle of joy!

More project updates & pictures to come!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Our best wishes for 2009
Here are a few photos out of the amazing photo shoot we had this year with Schaap Studios (www.schaapstudios.com)

All four of us excited about our journey together

May all the ups and downs this year will bring, give all the glory to God

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. You are in ours!

All four of us excited about our journey together

May all the ups and downs this year will bring, give all the glory to God

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. You are in ours!
Monday, January 19, 2009
A visit from Murray & Elaine!
We were honored to have Murray & Elaine Sankey over for dinner on Sunday evening. We had a great time visiting and also enjoying the jacuzzi. Ampee & Amee, their hosts, came along and loved playing with Brianna too.

Brianna was very affectionate with Uncle & Auntie. She made the rounds giving kisses to everyone, especially our guests! The hot jacuzzi was enjoyed by everyone on a cold evening.

We very much look forward to seeing Sankeys again soon!
Brianna was very affectionate with Uncle & Auntie. She made the rounds giving kisses to everyone, especially our guests! The hot jacuzzi was enjoyed by everyone on a cold evening.
We very much look forward to seeing Sankeys again soon!
Clarks and Castros come to Visalia
One of our most favorite group of people came to visit us in Visalia this past wekeend. Jorge & Edith Castro came from Argentina to visit their daughter Gisel, husband Joel and beautiful granddaughter Isabella.
We had a great time catching up, eating good food and enjoying the jacuzzi with the girls.

Isabella and Abu Jorge

Dancing queen I

Dancing Queen II

We can't wait to get together again soon!!
We had a great time catching up, eating good food and enjoying the jacuzzi with the girls.
Isabella and Abu Jorge
Dancing queen I
Dancing Queen II
We can't wait to get together again soon!!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!! - ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
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