Back home

So for the past few days since returning, I have been realizing the little things I appreciate about life here in Kenya.
Here are a few things with pictures...

The Jacaranda trees in bloom (and so many other beautiful trees and flowers)

Hanging clothes out on the line 

The kids being able to play in the yard (a snail has been found!)

And a few without pictures:

*all the fresh vegetables and fruits available

*the familiar faces with smiles, hugs or handshakes

*the warm, sunny days

Life in Kenya

Here are smiles and views to share from the last couple of weeks.

Not sure what is going on here. Maybe Max is getting a ticket for speeding.

You need a boa to go with those sunglasses for sure!

Miriam and her friend Maike (singing in the backseat of the truck while on safari)

Easter Sunday

We got to fly for the first time as a family to a visit a missionary station in a remote part of Kenya. Jonathan was the pilot and it was the first time in one of the airplanes he flies.

The little people

It is time I share with you about the little people I take care of each day... and it is always on my mind how I want to post pictures or capture this or that to share with those interested : )
Miriam is ever ready to carry, pick up or (drag) Max around and is becoming more and more a big sister each day. Max beams at her all the time, seeming to say he is so proud of her.

Max is our little eager-beaver. This one has no time for being a baby. He is wanting to move on to bigger and better things all the time. His newest is pulling himself up on everything and standing. This, of course, means there is lots of crashing too.
When he needs to get somewhere, he simply army crawls with his feet pushing him along. He stops every once in a while to test things out by hiking up his rear end for a bit like he has the idea "maybe I'm ready to just stand up and walk now?"

We have to keep reminding ourselves that Max is 6 1/2 months old. Slow down- boy!
Here are some favorite views from the last weeks:

And a fun family photo (with Miriam in "curls" after taking out braids).
The last two pictures courtesy of Matt Anderson- thanks!

5.8 months old

Here is my latest favorite picture of Max.

He has a charming and frequently-shared smile,
has mastered sitting up,
and if you look real close, has 2 new teeth.