To market with Jack

Every second Friday night, we like to go to Monrovia Market with the Webb family- Matt and Eva and their children Jack, Solveig and Evie. They introduced us to the market when we were just new on the scene, and we've been frequenting the market together ever since. Jack is only slightly older than Judah, and Solveig and Nathan are about the same age as well, with Evie being 4 months old. We pick up lots of fresh produce, share a meal together and often treat the kids to a ride. One of the great things about the market is that you have the chance to sample a lot of the fresh fruit, like a try before you buy.
Pictured, you see, Judah and Jack holding hands to walk to the little old toy store that has an extensive Thomas the Tank Engine train track set up. It was really sweet to witness. Visiting the store has almost become a bit of a ritual. They really enjoy playing with the thoughtfully arranged set of tracks with all of the beautiful trains and carriages.
The children get along really nicely and are very fond of one another. Judah and Jack have started to hold their own delightful little conversations.
We really value our new friendships as we are really missing those from back home.

Photos from Disney Round 5.

Disney Round 5

Our first family hike.

Hiking Trip with the Myer Family

Nathan and Judah went hiking with their new friends Andrea and Landon. You can see the pictures if you click on the image above of our family.

Disney - Round 4!

Disney Round 4

Click on the image above to see pictures taken from our 4th trip to Disneyland. There's mostly just shots of Judah with Lightening McQueen. He really enjoyed hanging out with the Cars. There's also some shots taken from a parade. I had a lovely time this trip catching up with some old friends from the church that I grew up in. Tom and Janette were passing through America on a round the world ticket, on their way home from a missions trip to Uganda with the Watoto children's orphanage. Judah and Nathan loved having them around as I think that in a way, they reminded them of their own grandparents. Judah enjoyed going on all the rides with Tom, and on the way home, said to me, "I like Bailey's nanny and grandpa. I just like Tom and Janette. They are good grandmas and grandpas." It is just lovely to see someone from home. We also had the pleasure of seeing Brian, one of the pastors that Clayton worked with at CityLife church, while he was doing an intensive subject here at Fuller towards his D.Min. Judah really liked Brian and the times that we spent with him. We can't wait to see my Mum who will be here in September, and Clayton's parents with sister Jessica and husband Ben for Christmas.