Hot Chocolate Anyone??

So I thought you would think it interesting that there is a gas station/restaurant on the way to the beach where you can stop and get a hot drink....literally! That's right folks, you milk the cow yourself. For only a dollar you can grab a cup and milk Reininha (Queenie) the cow. Not only that, but you can flavor the hot milk. The sign reads " Milk at the foot of the Cow". Then you can choose different flavors to add to your milk: honey, coffee, sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, and grenadine.
James thought it was interesting too. I am glad that they tie up the tail and back legs to make sure you don't whacked in the face.

I had a small taste of the milk and it was totally normal tasting. I didn't finish it however, because I was a little freaked out at the idea that it hadn't been pasteurized.(Yes, I know I'm crazy...how do you think our ancestors drank milk?!) But here is a little lady that patiently waited for the "gringa" to stop playing and taking pictures! She happily drank hers!

Sunday Lunch

One of my favorite families here in Brazil invited the kids and I over for lunch on Sunday after church. They were so sweet to think of us, especially since Ricky has been traveling the past two weeks. Valdir, the father, is the music director of our church and the principle of James' future school. Vanda, the mother, is such a sweetie. We are hoping that she will one day join the Fiel ministry team when the timing is right. Their daughter Carolina also lived with us in the states for a short time when James was a newborn. This family is near and dear to our hearts!

After lunch, Lilah had her first piano lesson with Tio Valdir.

And of course, James got in on the action.

Here is a cute photo of Miss Lilah hugging her Teddy bear as she slept.

I had just climbed down from the top shelf in the kitchen when I noticed Lilah already making a B-Line for the step ladder. This girl is FAST! I have to keep my eyes on her.



Our friend Jura set up shop in our building and cut 14 different haircuts, including mine and James. I get milk, pizza, and medicine delivered.........now haircutting services!