Happy Birthday Esther

Happy 3 years old Esther!!

We love you,

All your family back home

Elle Arrive!!!

Hey folks, this is a day #21, 22, and 23 report all rolled into one.
 
The last 2 days before Janice's arrival were filled with much anticipation and sweat.  Anticipation because of Janice's and the kids impending arrival.  Much sweat because the generator quit working again.  Thankfully for all of us, the repair of the generator went as smoothly as did the return flight of momma and the kiddos.
 
Today (day #23) was filled with kids enjoying their bounty of stuff provided by friends and relatives that Janice brought back.  And, as an added bonus, Janice slept until 1 PM today.  Awesome!
 
Thanks to everyone who lifted all of us up in prayer over these last 3 weeks.  We surely felt every one of them.
 
Have a great weekend.
 
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Day #20

2 more days until Janice, Liddy, and H. come back.  We are very excited.  Especially Payton because she'll be bringing lots of gifts for him from the States since his birthday was 2 days ago.
 
Highlight of the day was being able to spend a few minutes with friends in town.
 
Low point of the day was saying goodbye to the Raun's as they leave this evening at about 11 PM.
 
Until tomorrow.
 
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Day #19

Today was a sleepy Sunday.  We had a good time just hanging out at home and celebrating Payton's 16th birthday.  I cannot believe 16 years ago today he was born.  I must say, he is some of the best work Janice has ever done.
 
We also welcomed back home Emma and Gracey who had spent the week with some friends about 6 hours away.
 
Highlight of the day was our celebration of Payton's birthday.
 
Low point of the day was waking up this morning only to realize that my wife wasn't sleeping next to me.  Heavy sigh!
 
Until tomorrow.
 
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAYTON!!

Today (the 7th) is Payton's 16th birthday. Happy Birthday to you! Now, there aren't many pictures of you, so you need to change that for those of us over here that don't get to see you!

Have a great day,

We love you, from all of your family and friends across the ocean,

Auntie Lisa

Day #18

It's been very hot here (over 110 degrees) but, thankfully, there hasn't been too much humidity.  I am looking forward to Gracey and Emma returning from Doh.  They are so much fun to be around that I miss them terribly.  Speaking of missing people, I miss Janice and the other kids, too.  I can't wait for them to get home.
 
Highlight of the day was taking a nap with Esther.  (I didn't plan on it but when I laid down with her the next thing I remember is waking up!)
 
Low point of the day... there really wasn't one.  We had fun the whole day.
 
See you tomorrow.
 
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Day #17

Boring was the word of the day, meaning that we really didn't have much excitement around here.  Nevertheless it was a good day.  And, tomorrow, we will be going into town to pick up some supplies.
 
Highlight of the day was being able to re-start the generator without any problem after I had added diesel.
 
Low point of the day was talking to Janice and discovering that she's not feeling well again.
 
See you later.
 
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