I looked forward to going to the farmer’s market and experiencing how the locals shop. Not all of us went, just Edmund, Coleman, Judah, Josie, and myself, being led by Charles, of course. There were all the vegetables and fruits that I’m used to seeing, and then some. Probably the most fascinating was all the […]
While in Petaling Jaya, we did some sight seeing in the city, visited the university where Charles has been working, and have met many friends of Charles and Jo’s. I am amazed at how many people they know from all over the world, and how far people travel to visit them. I’ve had conversations with […]
We drove from Singapore to Petaling Jaya (PJ), with a stop in Malacca, and a few other places. We are here during Chinese New Year, so there are lots of added decorations everywhere we go. Every time we see something red and gold Josie reminds us it’s for Chinese New Year. Traveling around in a […]
After a surprisingly good night’s sleep, we woke up to an impressive breakfast spread served up at the YMCA hostel in Singapore. The food was spread out buffet-style, eggs, hash browns, fruit, cereal, hot dogs, beans, and salad. A variety of options! We drove around the city for a bit and ended up in little […]
We’re all getting ready to go on a pretty big trip for mid-winter break, and the following week. We are traveling to Malaysia to visit Andy’s parents who are living there for the school year. We leave on Saturday and here’s the thing; everyone keeps asking me if I’m all ready to go. If by […]
Most of my mornings are spent waking up later than I should, racing into the kids’ rooms saying, “You guys have to get up right now or we’re going to be late. We have to leave in half an hour.” This statement is followed by unintelligible words and moans. Repeat 3 times. I make coffee, […]
1968 Today is a great celebration for my mother and father-in-law. They have been married for 45 years. I have only known them for 16 of those years, but I know that I am extremely blessed for having known them and marrying into their family. These two have traveled the world together, raised two amazing […]
I think it goes without saying that this winter has been a rough season for health all around. I haven’t come across anyone who’s been spared. When I felt a cold coming on a few days before Christmas, I had hopes of scaring it off with drinking lots of Airborne. That usually does the trick. […]
Judah has been taking gymnastics for about a year and a half now. He tried soccer, thought about karate, took a few sessions of swim lessons and then settled on gymnastics; an obvious conclusion. What started out as a simple interest in tumbling around on some mats has turned into an obsession with climbing/pulling up/jumping […]