James making Breakfast

Tacos!

Last week, we had our sweet neighbors over for their very first experience with tacos. Saying they enjoyed them would be an understatement! I found a place that sells taco shells but they are a luxury as a small box costs around $10. Notice the ketchup on the table. The girls poured it on and ate 3 each. Brazilians love their ketchup!


James and his new buddies stopped playing ball long enough for mommy to take a photo. James makes friends everywhere he goes and this day it happened to be at the park right next to our house. Yesterday, while James and I were walking to the grocery store to pick up some items for lunch we passed a little boy in the street that knew his name. I think he has more friends than Rick and I combined!

Here is a photo of a distressed James getting "hooked" with his toy fishing pole. He has never been fishing but he loves to pretend. A string of yarn or a shoelace becomes a fun toy to throw over the back of a chair. His uncle Rob and uncle Garry will have to take him the next time we're in the states.This is how I found James watching cartoons one morning- inside two pool floats! Kids are the best!

Books in English

Now that I am certain James is past the stage of tearing out pages of his books, I have moved all his books down to the lower shelves. It is so nice to walk in his room and find him quietly looking at his books. Childrens books in English are hard to find and when I do find them I can't afford them. Yes, they charge an arm and a leg for these specialty items!

Mommy and James posing for daddy.

A Day in the Park!

I am happy to say that I am feeling almost back to normal. The nausea only pops up maybe once every two days and my energy level has increased significantly. I am looking forward to starting up my Portuguese lessons again and getting back on track. Thank you for the prayers said on my behalf. And a big fat thank you to Ricky for picking up the slack these past couple of months! You're the best sweetheart! I love this photo of James playing in the downtown park. Julie and Brant Cuthbert from Michigan came down for two weeks to get to know the Ministry of Fiel. (Faithful in Portuguese) They were such an encouragement to us.

Here we are visiting the city market on a Saturday morning. This is a fun place to pick up some handmade items such as jewelry, linens and knick-knacks.

I took this photo 4 months ago at our home in Florida and just had to post it. We found a turtle is the neighbor's yard and had a fun time watching it.