New WTers...headed to Cameroon!!!

Nathan and I got to go to the final banquet for World Team's candidate orientation (RACE) last night and meet some of the folks who are interested in Cameroon, coming to Cameroon and some who will be joining the Baka team. It was so good and encouraging to talk with them and get a feel for where they are in the process and to share our pictures and videos.
Heidi, who is in the front next to me will now be raising support and is hoping to join us this fall. She will be there for at least 1-2 years working on the orchard with the Baka and making strides in small-scale farming/agriculture and targeting it to their needs.

Happy Birthday Nandry

We are celebrating Nandry's birthday this weekend at Lake Meade. Nathan's sister's family arrived late last night so Nandry woke up this morning to find her best pal Kayleigh here. She said that was the best way she could think of to spend her birthday. Later tonight my parents are arriving and later still Nathan's folks will get here. Tomorrow will be a fun party day with her more of her Crane cousins coming. It rained most of the afternoon today, but that didn't stop the kids and the guys from playing in the lake. We're hoping for a beautiful day tomorrow with sunny skies.

While We Wait

We don't have our visa, yet.


This past Saturday we took the kids to Hibernia park and went rock hopping in the Brandywine. They had a blast and it made for some nice photos. We're using bug spray, but we've found 3 ticks so far on the kids in the past 3 days. We're watching those spots closely, especially with all we've been hearing of Lyme.

This weekend we'll celebrate Nandry's 9th birthday with some of her Crane and Conrod cousins up here in PA. I'm glad that we get this extra chance to see everyone...and I'm hoping birthday presents are small and easy to pack (think DS game or money!).

Catch of the Day

Asher caught his first fish this past weekend at the Lake. I think the cape helped by giving him extra superhero strength. He was so proud! Both of the boys learned how to cast a line and got lots of practice. We threw the fish back in...maybe we'll cook them up next time.

Pre-haircut

My little thugs here, wanted mohawks when I was cutting their hair. I let them have their hair like that for one day, then finished cutting it all the next day. I didn't realize this style was back in until we went to the pool and there were a bunch of little boys with mohawks (just not spiked on the top).