Going to the Zoo

Neiah was supposed to go on a field trip to the zoo, but for whatever

reason the trip was cancelled. It was a holiday weekend down here

so Neiah and I decided to ask some friends to come to the zoo with us.

 We waited a lot...

 waited for the zoo to open (it only opened 45 mins. late:)

waited for the tour of the animals (because they didn't want you

walking around on your own)

and waited for the 'petting zoo' part of the zoo.

Thankfully there were these very loud birds,

 and an awesome play ground to keep them

busy during those long waiting periods.

 The first stop was with Mary the Llama. And then it

started to rain so we hung out under a tree a long time with Mary.

 The next few animals were ground squirrls and a racoon...

I didn't expect a lot from the zoo... but definitely a little more than that!

 There were lions, and monkeys that the kids loved so that was good.

 Then came the "petting zoo" part.

This was what probably made the hour drive worth it.

Neiah was a lot braver then I thought she would be.

Willing to pet all the animals.

I was thankful the fun outing worked out,

and that the kids had fun.

Photo Dump

 We had a surprise baby shower for Krista after church.

 Having a mothers day lunch with this lady at her school

 sleeping is a little harder now that she is in a booster

seat. We also had another exciting experience when

she decided to open the car door while I was driving 

down the road. Thankfully the car has child locks

and they are now on so we don't have a repeat of that.

 don't you love it when someone sends you

a half eaten chocolate bar:)

 never enough room on my lap when it

comes to loving on my babies.

 staring contest between Neiah and the Cow.

The Cow won.

 creative credits: God

 did a little cow hearding one morning as they

tore down the fence and decided to wander

around.

Manish water (aka goat soup)

was made this week. All parts of the goat

are used. This is the cooking of the 

goat skin to add to the soup.

mmmmmmmmmmm.

May Teams

This month we have had two teams with us.

 The first was the dental team. This group has

 faithfully been coming for years. They spend a week

 giving great dental care, and fixing as many

problems as possible for all our students

and staff.

The second group was from Samaritines Feet.

This is the second time they have come.

They were only here for 2 days, and spent

their time

 washing the feet of all our students and staff

 then praying for them

before giving each one a new pair of shoes.

This is always a very humbling experience for all

involved. This group had beautiful hearts and

reflected the love of Christ in a beautiful way.

A little long in coming...

 

I was super excited to get to hang out with this group for

 another week this year. There has been many staff changes with

their group this past year and dear friends have moved on and were missed.

But they were still a great group. They make me laugh,

encourage me in amazing ways, AND they loved on Neiah in 

such a beautiful way that made my momma's heart soar.

So thankful for this group and the dear friends they have become!

Neiah's 1st Sports Day

 In her sports day cloths

 walking in the parade with her 'house' the Blue Team

 The parade around the track to start off sports day.

 All lined up for devotions before the sports events begin.

 listening to instructions on what to do.

 Running her first race. 

She got 4th because she ran to me on the side line instead of

running over the finish line:)

 I think this was her favorite part. Holding hands with her friends

as they walked to the starting line...

 or this....

snack time with her friends between events.

 She didn't want to stay in her own lane.

She just wanted to stand beside her friend in their lane.

 The egg race. She didn't even take her first step and the 'egg'

fell off.

 She did try really hard to keep the ball on the spoon.

 but ended up caring it like this most of the way:)

over at the judges table giving her race standings.

So thankful for a fun day with my girl!

Photo Dump.

The Last 3 months...

 Popsicles were eaten

 bags were worn on our heads

 swings are swung every sunny afternoon.

 Slowly she is learning to climb BIG tree.

 1st mangoes of the season have been eaten.

 A hammock chair her size was installed.

 Races were ran after church in St. Elizabeth.

 Big sticks were found at big tree and only 2

people were hit with it...

 Grandma Kris came to visit and was patient enough to read

the dictionary for Neiah.

 Sports commentator for sports day.

 Also a sports day photographer.

 Taking time to stop and smell the flowers...

 "Look at this face mom."

Bok bok bok like a chicken.

The End:)

Iowa

The team last week... they got it. We don't see it often with teams,

but when we do, we treasure it.

The week was incredible and I truly got to see God work through 21 

empty vessels. Truth was spoken, Love was shared, hearts were

encouraged, and it was beautiful to watch.

So thankful that God sent them to run along side us for a week.

We are so very THANKFUL for them.