As I write, I find myself once again surrounded by boxes and piles of our earthly possessions that need to find their place in our new home. Yesterday, we moved into a cozy house that is painted with rustic Costa Rican colors. I've often said, "If my house could be painted with cozy fall colors, I'd feel so happy." Well ... He's done it again, He's blessed us beyond measure and given us this beautiful rental property to make into our home. So blessed by all your prayers and petitions on our behalf for this endeavor! We've moved out of the city and up the mountain to be surrounded by fruit trees, at the end of a quiet street (no loud mufflers and no Jake brakes), in a small community with a futbol field, park, bread store and small grocery store and ... our roof doesn't leak! After living in transition for the last year and 1/2, it feels so good to unpack
all the boxes and suitcases and call this place, home. In many ways, Los Angeles de San Rafael feels like Akron, PA.
Tonight, we celebrated Fathers Day and christened our home with Root beer floats, (vanilla ice cream for $8.00 1/2 gallon ... there's good reason we only buy it for special occasions), Herr's Kettle Cooked chips and pretzel rods from PA.
My eyes are weary ... Our week starts in T minus 6 hours ... No inspirational thoughts ... A pictures worth a thousand words ... welcome to:
Life on the Mountain ...
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| Animal lover ... always finds a pet |
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| Why is there always water in this lamp? |
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| Supervising the work ... entertaining the workers. |
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| Smile and act like you're working |
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| Sanding, sanding and sanding ... |
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Talent show ...
Ventriloquist telling jokes with Gary! |
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| Don Papi, Grillin' 100 hot dogs! |
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End of School celebration ...
foot long hot dogs and stacked burgers! |
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El Nido Cafecito ... Cooking show ...
Microwave Cake in a Mug! |
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| Calling their imaginary friends in "Spanglish" |
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Libre para correr, danzar y cantar ...
te extrano mucho Mama Margot.
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| securing the gate ... |
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| Cuco, with the patience of Job! |
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| He was in Heaven ... pressure washing every inch! |
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| Hanging curtains ... no rods, no worries ... staple them up! |
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| Lizard hunt success! |
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Makes sense ...
mix the concrete right where you're going to use it! |
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Commemorating graduation with a dress and heals ...
so proud of you Carmelinda! |
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Micah, can you move the van? ...
Ok!! Teaching manual transmission ... Dad's turn! |
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| Moving ... Moving ... Moving |
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| This is how a family of 25 moves in one day! |
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| I'll hold the mattress up for you ... |
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| And, when there's no more room inside the van! |
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| Rustic colors ... peace in the chaos |
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| Mom, this floor is dirty ... |
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| God's handiwork ... Costa Rican Caterpillar |
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| Fathers from the Bible ... Adan y David! |
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| Adorable ... |
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| Blessing the Fathers at church ... |
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| Too much energy ... doing exercises before bed! |
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| Dirty knees ... Soccer cleats ... Happy Mama! |
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