Christmas in January

Christmas boxes finally got here the 2 nd week in January from both Rhesa's parents and Robert's family. These are from Rhesa's parents.

This is mommy's photography lights!

Gluten Free stuff from Home!


Gluten free pizza!

After 4 month with no pizza Josiah was so excited.

Gluten free bread!

Gluten free Cinnamon rolls!

Grinding corn to make gluten free corn tortillas!

Boxes from Robert's family.

I think daddy is more excited than anyone!

Josiah with his new toys.

Daddy also playing with the new toys.

Mikayla trying on her new big girl coat.

Drawing at the Fellowship

Cousins II

So the story is that my cousin Becca and her family live here in the same country as we do just one hour flight away or a 12 hour drive. She and her family came to us in Dec. so that she could have her fourth child here in our larger city where there is more medical care. The fourth cousin arrived just 2 weeks ago. Today we took them to the airport to fly home. We are going to miss them sooo much and it has been wonderful getting to know them. I do not think it was chance that we were in the same country.

Here is our airport

The road to the airport

Here is the new arrival!

The night before the cousins went home we went out to eat. All the cousins were coloring. Look at Mikayla's concentration with her tongue out.

Ruthy with a new accomplishment.

Movie and Pizza night at the cousins.

Birthday party!

Mikayla with a pig nose.

The Birthday girl with her nose.

Squeak piggy squeak game.

Time for cake

Opening presents.

Using her new tea set.

2009 Family Pictures

Ruthy is now 4, Josiah turns 3 in Feb., and Mikayla turns 2 in May.

Can you feel the LOVE????

After 6 months with no photography equiptment, Rhesa had begun to go through withdrawl. We were able to get her a set of lights sent here, and these are her first official pictures with her lights.

The three Stooges

Mikayla refused to take a picture unless she got some Skittles. Whatever works right? You can see her mouth puckered as she is eating her reward!

The cousins, anxiously awaiting baby Asia! Their baby sister arrived today at 3:25 and weighed 8 lbs. Mom and baby are fine, PTL!!!!

All for Love!!!

As some of you might know, most don't, my youngest sister Lili, who happens to be an identical twin, was recently diagnosed with Lukemia. She started her chemotheraphy on Christmas day. Things seem to be looking good. As her hair began to fall out, she decided that she would shave her head in order to avoid seeing it go little by little. My mother, her twin, and our oldest sister, all decided to join her in her endevour! Well, I just wanted to let her know how much I love her, and so the following pictures are a testament to my love and prayers for her.

I LOVE YOU!!!

I think Rhesa enjoyed this a little too much! HAHA

If you can't read it well, it says Lili. My graphic artist/barber was a little shaky.

All that is left of my hair.

My precious hair! All gone, and sooooo cold here. I guess it's hats for me for the rest of winter.

Disclaimer: Some of these pictures were taken by a four year old, literally. Not bad, but at times a little shaky. I think she shows promise and will follow in her Mommy's steps as a photographer.