OK ...so I posted on fb that puke stains marble.  Who knew?! So I attempted to remove it with a mixture of peroxide and baby powder ...didn't work.  It did lighten it a little.  It is not very noticeable -thankfully!

I had to cover it for 48hrs. It seems most things here are a process.

I finally found a gallon glass jug!  This is the seasons 1st batch of sun tea!!!!!

My jungle (as Troy lovingly calls it).  I love it!

Her hair is getting longer.  She is finally letting me "do" her hair.  Her color is astounding!

Noah is my partner when ever I am cutting melons.  He likes to eat it off the rind.  Forget the chunks of water melon, rind please :)

His work = quality


This is fresh basil (basilico) from my balcone.  Pesto is on its way.

Caprese insalta con pesto fresco. -Buono!

New summer cuts. It's funny cuz' one of his teacher said he looked like a skin head and the other told him he looked like a bad boy.  Hmmm ...this is how Troy's hair was on his first trip to try to find us an apartment ...and no one would rent to him.  Hmmm ...correlation??  I guess this is his last buzz :)

My boys.  I sure think they are cute!

One would be hard pressed to get a picture of Noah (awake) without this face.  It really describes his personality -goofy.

Che bella!

Ah the potent cocktail of sibling hood :)  I am noticing that the children look like they don't wear clothes.  I promise they do ...but around the house in non-air conditioned 90+ degrees, underwear is just fine :) (for the kids, for the kids)

Sleeping beauty fell asleep (finally! She is a night owl) hands folded like she was praying. Man oh man is this girl sweet! 
I tend to keep this blog light and fluffy with lots of pictures.  It's mostly for friends/family to keep up with the kids and eye a few fun things about life here.  However, we are coming up on the one year mark at the end of July.  So, the next blog might be a bit more wordy and reflective of our time.  This has certainly been a challenging experience.  It is unlike any ministry we have ever been a part of.  So, I'll take some time to talk about that a little in the next blog.  Would that be OK?  Ciao for now!