Our not-so-little Butterball
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Trick or Treat!
We went trick-or-treating around our apartment complex this Halloween.
Leena has the BEST time for about 8 apartments, and then she was tired and done. Annice didn't care for it at all and questioned the whole point of the holiday. Taking a step back, it is sort of strange, but at least we had fun dressing up.
Leena has the BEST time for about 8 apartments, and then she was tired and done. Annice didn't care for it at all and questioned the whole point of the holiday. Taking a step back, it is sort of strange, but at least we had fun dressing up.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 07, 2013
Art interpretation
The girls do their own thing as long as I provide minimal art supplies. Ben and I find their art work scattered across the house and have to make our own conclusions on the meaning. We think this pair of drawings was done to demonstrate the dangers of sun worship. ;)
Annice came home with this "future globe" picture today. Methinks it's about global warming.
Annice came home with this "future globe" picture today. Methinks it's about global warming.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Hidden offices
Leena is into a fun form of play where she is always setting up an office to do her "work". She might invite you to have a seat in her office and then look through her appointment book (the Bible) to see if you are actually visiting with her at your scheduled time. Then she'll ask how your day is going and before you can adequately answer she is looking to make you another appointment. It's pretty hilarious and her "office" migrates around the house. Today, I found it under my bed.
She's got her appointment book (Bible), a picture of my late Aunt Fina, some U.S. state flash cards, finger nail clippers, a mini flash light, a magic trick, staples, and 20 shillings. I haven't quite figured out what her profession is but I know it's very important work.
She's got her appointment book (Bible), a picture of my late Aunt Fina, some U.S. state flash cards, finger nail clippers, a mini flash light, a magic trick, staples, and 20 shillings. I haven't quite figured out what her profession is but I know it's very important work.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
More Michael photos
I am a fairly terrible photographer and most of the time I easily accept this about myself since I prefer to absorb the moment rather than document it for posterity. Sometimes, though, I wish I was better at taking pictures and this is one of those times. Michael is such a cutie and I cannot really capture it on camera. These will have to suffice until others get a chance to meet him.
Sleeping teddy bear.
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Last vacation for the Bellows 4
Before getting custody of Michael, we went to the coast for our last vacation as a family of four. We hung out in relaxing Watamu, even more relaxing during low season when the seaweed is thick on the beach. It didn't stop us from having a great time though.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Welcoming Baby Michael
Hello Family and Friends....
We are thrilled to be welcoming Michael into our family and embarking on the first leg of our adoption journey here in Kenya. Expecting a child around 1 year, we were surprisingly matched with Michael who just turned 3 months. He's very precious and we feel incredibly lucky. Of course, we still have a long road to go before everything is finalized... 3 months fostering, however long the legal process takes to finalize in Kenya, and then the 2 year + process of getting his U.S. citizenship. But, as any parent knows....time moves fast when caring for little ones. We're hoping to be matched with our second boy in about 6 months. That's when things will get REAL interesting. Looking for prayers, good vibes, whatever you got. :)
Mary the social worker with Michael. Mary brought him from the hospital (Pumwani) to the orphanage (Thomas Bernardo) after he was born. She is the one who gave him the name Michael.
We are thrilled to be welcoming Michael into our family and embarking on the first leg of our adoption journey here in Kenya. Expecting a child around 1 year, we were surprisingly matched with Michael who just turned 3 months. He's very precious and we feel incredibly lucky. Of course, we still have a long road to go before everything is finalized... 3 months fostering, however long the legal process takes to finalize in Kenya, and then the 2 year + process of getting his U.S. citizenship. But, as any parent knows....time moves fast when caring for little ones. We're hoping to be matched with our second boy in about 6 months. That's when things will get REAL interesting. Looking for prayers, good vibes, whatever you got. :)
Monday, June 10, 2013
Climbing Mt. Kenya
I had a great trip up Mt. Kenya this past week. As part of my online scrapbooking, I've added some photos here:
Day 1: Walk in to the first camp site. Feeling pretty good.
Day 2: Longer walk to the second camp site.
Rock Hyrax - pretty much the only animals you see once you get at serious elevation.
Day 4: Big day. Ready for our climb at 3am.
We made it to the top. Very, very cold.
Did I mention the cold?
Heading back down
Beautiful walk through Chogoria Valley
Day 1: Walk in to the first camp site. Feeling pretty good.
Day 2: Longer walk to the second camp site.
Rock Hyrax - pretty much the only animals you see once you get at serious elevation.
Made it to the second camp site
Day 3: Day of "rest" to acclimatize. Nice hike up to the ridge and back
Day 4: Big day. Ready for our climb at 3am.
We made it to the top. Very, very cold.
Did I mention the cold?
Heading back down
Beautiful walk through Chogoria Valley
Day 5: Thanks to the team as we head out.
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