Bob and Larry

Ana had a great time meeting Bob and Larry AND playing with a complete stranger!

Paperwork

The social worker from the orphanage is somewhere on the southern Ethiopian/Sudanese border getting the much desired registration number. Please pray for her safety and a speedy return! (We were told by our agency it could take several--how vague is that??--more days.)

I Heart What????

The other day I was proudly wearing my I Heart SG shirt into WalMart. (I was in Hernando Mississippi--probably not the most world savvy place in the US!) While I was checking out one of the employees came up and said, "What's that SG stand for on your shirt?" "Singapore, I live there," I replied. "She nodded, pursed her lips, and stated, "Hmmm, I thought it was Saginaw, Michigan!" (I did my best not to laugh--honest!)

Ana Says...

"Have you got any barley water?" to the sales person at Arbys (a fast food chain). Blank Stare.

"No one understood me today in Sunday School."
"Why not?"
"I was was speaking Singaporean."

(After church) (me) "What did your teacher ask you?"
"How old I am. When is my birthday? Where do I live."
"What did you tell her?"
"I live in Afghanistan." (sigh)

(At McDonalds) "Do they have any fishballs?"

Pear Pie Anyone?

Believe it or not I made a pear pie--it was great! They have a nice flavor and retain their form when baked. Basically I think you could use it in any recipe that calls for apples--apple rolls are next on the agenda! This is what happens when you have a tree dripping with pears. Can't bear to waste them!

What to Do?

Today after a serious of strong showers/storms the electricity went off. We were thankful it was only in the lower 70's! After playing a few games in the house we headed outdoors and ...



walked in the rain. She loves her Veggie Tale umbrella! practiced taking photos!

made mud pies! And believe it or not, she did not get dirty at all. She played in the mud for at least 45 minutes pretending to feed bunnies, make soup, and bake pies!

watched the hummingbirds. They are amazing. At one time there were eight on the feeder!
Sorry I haven't blogged much. I've been doing a lot of sewing--more on that later!

It Is FINISHED!

Mitike's quilt. So glad I'm done. I have a lot of other projects that I haven't been able to work on because this was my top priority. I love how it turned out even though it is too busy and bright for me!