Saturday, August 2, 2008
Blog Alert
Apparently I blog in spurts, so scroll down and search older posts, because I just added a bunch! I post them according to when they happened, not when I added them, so make sure to look around!
2 Big Announcements
Announcement 1:
The Hatcher bed and breakfast has been open for a while, but considering the lack of customers, we felt we needed to advertise. So while we thought we would be here for a full 4 years, there is now the chance that we will be here only 1 more (i.e. moving next June). We will not find out until December if the move will happen, but we wanted to let everyone know in case they want to make some plans. The bed and breakfast is spacious, with plenty of room for visitors, some meals included, and a nightly fee you can't surpass (free), and only an hour from some great places like Venice! (For example, airfare right after Thanksgiving is amazing into Venice, and we usually have pretty good weather then.) We really do welcome anyone who would like to come for a visit. If you know how to contact us, you can make a reservation.
Announcement 2:
We have begun the process of adding to our family again. Except this time, it is through adoption! We have already completed our home visit and are in the midst of piles of paperwork that typify the adoption experience. We have decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia and are really excited for the future. The adoption process is a long one, so we are not expected to add to our family for a least 6 months up to a year, and possibly more (although not likely with Ethiopia which has a great adoption program in their country). So if you start to see me add things about Ethiopia, you will understand why that is constantly on our minds. This is one of those things that we have been very strongly prompted by the Lord to pursue--a surprise even to ourselves--and a decision we hope you will all support us in. We will try keep everyone up to date as things progress.
The Hatcher bed and breakfast has been open for a while, but considering the lack of customers, we felt we needed to advertise. So while we thought we would be here for a full 4 years, there is now the chance that we will be here only 1 more (i.e. moving next June). We will not find out until December if the move will happen, but we wanted to let everyone know in case they want to make some plans. The bed and breakfast is spacious, with plenty of room for visitors, some meals included, and a nightly fee you can't surpass (free), and only an hour from some great places like Venice! (For example, airfare right after Thanksgiving is amazing into Venice, and we usually have pretty good weather then.) We really do welcome anyone who would like to come for a visit. If you know how to contact us, you can make a reservation.
Announcement 2:
We have begun the process of adding to our family again. Except this time, it is through adoption! We have already completed our home visit and are in the midst of piles of paperwork that typify the adoption experience. We have decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia and are really excited for the future. The adoption process is a long one, so we are not expected to add to our family for a least 6 months up to a year, and possibly more (although not likely with Ethiopia which has a great adoption program in their country). So if you start to see me add things about Ethiopia, you will understand why that is constantly on our minds. This is one of those things that we have been very strongly prompted by the Lord to pursue--a surprise even to ourselves--and a decision we hope you will all support us in. We will try keep everyone up to date as things progress.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
I. the Water Fiend
I. has always loved the water. Now that we have a water faucet at his disposal, I. is out there playing with the water almost everyday. This is I. after church on Sunday.
We do have to mention that A. and K. are fascinated by the water just as much. In fact, any time that the door is left open, K. makes a mad dash for the outside. He loves being out there despite all the things his brothers subject him to (he is usually the wettest one of the three when out there with the hose).
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A Taste of Italy
Watch the video first, then read.
Of course when you first hear the music, see the truck, you think "Ice Cream Truck." Not in Italy. This is the dry-cleaners. Yes! Our neighbor is one of their customers (one day I hope to get a video of my neighbor exchanging clothes). So they play the music really loud to let their customers know they are outside, then wait to see if anyone comes out. If not, they lower the music and drive on to the next place. I think if I wanted to, I could run out with my clothes to be dry-cleaned, just as long as I don't ask for any gelato with my shirt.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Some Family Photos
A good friend of mine was kind enough to take some pictures of our family, since it is really hard to get nice photos out here. These are some of the results.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A's Clothes
A is a curious little boy who loves to dress himself, although you can't always be sure of what you are going to get when he comes out "dressed." He also has begun helping quite a bit more around the house, not that I mind. When the two get put together, it gets pretty interesting.
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