Zeke's 2nd Birthday Party

So, we had a small party for Zeke today. Our neighbor had received some Toy Story themed birthday decorations for her 30th but they didn't make it in time. She graciously gave them to us to use for his birthday party!! Thanks Aunt Michelle!! Here are some pictures we took at the party...

His yummy cupcakes!!!

Daddy, Zeke, and Mommy.

Blowing out the candle.

Picking his cupcake out.

Getting his first taste...Yummy!!

The best way to eat it...lick all the frosting off!!

Yummy Frosting!!!

Opening presents from Mimi, Papa, Nana and Papa.

Yea a new movie and a sand toy!!

Yes! A new book!

A new book ALL about animals! WOO HOO!

Thanks Mimi, Papa, Nana, and Papa for all my great presents!!! Until next time...

My How Time Flies...

WOW!! It seems like just last month Arnett and I got married. Then a week later we were selling our house, packing up our stuff, and moving to Africa. Then a few weeks later we got pregnant. And it feels like just yesterday we were in the hospital trying to wrap our minds around the fact that God had blessed us with this, the most precious little boy...

Well, it wasn't yesterday or even last year that all that happened. It was 2 years ago!!! That's right, our baby boy turns the big 2 today!! I so can't believe it. So, Zeke, Happy Birthday Buddy. Mommy and Daddy love you and Praise God for blessing our lives with you!! You truly bring a joy to our lives that we never thought possible!! Here's the birthday boy...

Loving the water!!! He's a little fish!!

True boy...loves running around naked!!!

Zeke and his Daddy!!

Will try to post pictures of his birthday party later today!! Until next time...

A great week...

So, we've had a great week this week. We know all the credit goes to God and we Thank Him for it all!!!

Monday night our friends returned from a trip to The Gambia and I cooked them supper. Since the Gambia is on the coast, they have a lot more goods there. Like Dr. Pepper and Root Beer. Praise the Lord for these friends who brought us back some of each!! What a blessing!! Another blessing we received Monday was rain!!! It rained Monday night about 7:00ish, then when I woke up in the middle of the night it was raining again, and then when we woke up it was still sprinkling. It was such a nice day after the rain. Thank you Lord!! Tuesday, Arnett had to do some work in a partnering church's village, so he spent the day doing that. Zeke and I stayed home and rested. The doctors wanted him to take it easy for at least a week after being so sick last week. Well, of course one of the joys of rains are puddles. I had to do some laundry and couldn't keep Zeke in the house. Of course, he quickly made is way to the puddles. So much for resting!! :~) Here's a few pics...

Thursday, we were able to go out to D-village for the day. It was a great trip and we are very thankful that God gave us the opportunity to go back out there. It was perfect timing too. Our village mom and told our village dad Wednesday night, "I think Yacuba and Aminata (our African names) are dead!" He assured, "No, they are not dead!!" We're are very, very grateful that God provided us the opportunity to go and show them we really aren't dead.

So, it's been a good week. And we Praise the Father for providing for us!! Now, another picture of our adorable son but first a little explanation.. in the past few months we've been trying to get Zeke acclimated to the potty. Now, he's no where near being potty trained but we're slowly introducing the idea to him. This morning, I could tell he was using the bathroom, so I went and put him on the potty. He sat down and then motioned me out of the bathroom. The next time I looked in on him, this is what I saw....

Like Father, Like Son!!! He's reading a Farm Journal magazine!!

This definitely was the icing on the cake of a good week. Thanking God for all His blessings and for allowing us to laugh a little!!! Until next time...

This is the day that Lord has made!!

We have had an AMAZING day today!!! This morning, we got up and went to an English speaking church service. What a joy it was to sing praises to our Heavenly Father in our own tongue!! Praise Him!!! We came home, took naps, and rested. Then, we had an all American meal, Hamburgers, Deer Sausage and French Fries!! Arnett grilled up some yummy burgers and sausage and I fried up some home made french fries. It was all very yummy!! Praise the Father for a great day!! Here's a few pictures of Zeke and Arnett grilling up the burgers...

Also, wanted to update ya'll on the milk we pasteurized yesterday. It was delicious!! Arnett had a big ol' glass of chocolate milk this afternoon!! Praising the Father for all his many blessings!! Until next time...