Crickets

Crickets is exactly what I hear when I sit down to type up a new blog post. One would think that I would find many exciting new things to write about as I wander about in this country which vaguely reminds of me what I think living on another planet might be like.

But no, just the sound of chirping crickets.

And where are all my pictures you ask?

Well, first the laptop made me want to puke so I ignored her. This apparently offended her and once I was feeling much better and ready to jump back into the internet world she went kablooie, refused to turn on. She is now in the hands of a computer genius and I miss her.

So, I'm sorry little Laptop. Really. Please forgive me, I need you.

(And remember it wasn't me that didn't like you, it was the baby.)

Quick family update:

We are in the midst of missions conference season which I love, we meet lots of great people and time flies by. However, we also are exposed to germs all over the east coast and it seems we have been sick since we landed.

Get me back to Paraguay! Quick! I need to be healthy again!

Baby #3 is growing and kicks more than any other baby so far. I'm preparing myself for a very busy little one and looking forward to making the leap into the We Have So Many Children They Outnumber Us stage. We couldn't be happier.
For those who have asked, we are planning another home birth, this time in Florida. I was in a slight panic about giving birth without a hammock (is that even possible?) and my brother offered to build a frame of some sort so that I can have my hammock.
Giving birth while lying down in a bed creeps me out.

So I'm glad that's settled.

And now, back to the crickets.

No words. Just trying to catch up.

Clearwater Beach,
You are beautiful.
Love,
Me

Taste of home

New Hampshire is nice.

Really.

But....

there are not many Latinos.

And I will admit, it makes me feel out of place when I look like everyone else around me.

I need the rich colors of South America, the soft lilting sound of Spanish, and, believe it or not, the poverty.

I miss cobblestone roads, cows on the streets, and fresh cow's milk delivered to my door twice a week.

With me feeling a little down about not being home (and by home I mean anywhere south of Florida) Super Hero Husband set out to find me some Harina Pan for my favorite comfort food.

Arepas.

He is successful and brings home two bags, white Mexican cheese, and ham.

I make the dough, pat it into that familiar round shape, drop them in hot oil and finish them off in the oven.

I spread way too much butter inside, sprinkle cheese on and stuff with ham.

I close my eyes and take a bit.

First, a crunch.

Then, the soft gooey inside.

I'm home.

Right now...

Right now I'm watching Emeril on Food Network and he's making me (the baby?) hungry.

Must be time for chocolate.

My girls are playing with the neighbors, a family of 12 children all well behaved and enjoyable to be around. Their mom is my hero.

I'm 12 weeks pregnant, first tri is over. Can I get a huzzah?

I went for a walk this morning in the cool, crisp fall air. Is summer over? All 12 days of it? Really?

And because I cant post without a picture that cutie up there is my niece, Katelyn, who will be turning 1 very soon.

My camera isn't making me sick anymore though my skills are rusty.

What are you doing right now?

Grandpas Playground

My father-in-law is an accountant with his own office. An office full of toys, snacks, and movies. My girls think "going to work" is something akin to "going to Disney World."

Elena told one of her little friends at church that she had spent the whole afternoon at Grampy's office. Her friend says, "That doesn't sound like fun at all."

Elena's eyes lit up and she exclaimed, "It is!! There are toys and snacks and other little kids (her cousins) and even movies!"

No all her friends want to go to Grandpas office.

Most people don't enjoy a trip to the accountant's office, but my girls think its the most fun in the world.

I'm pregnant...

...and that's why I haven't been around much. I'm seven weeks pregnant with Baby #3, also known as Baby Surprise. A good suprise of course.

My "all day sickness" has become "afternoon sickness" and I feel my energy returning. It seems awfully early in the pregnancy to think that those symptoms would have subsided, so we're taking it day by day.

On mylist of things that made me want to hurl was the computer. I would look at it and gag. I'm not kidding, it was so weird. I just couldn't bring myself to sit in front of it and blog. I do feel better now and the computer doesn't seem offended.

So, I'm back. At least for now!

I'm alive and well.

I'm in New England enjoying all the perks this part of the country has to offer. Namely: coffee, donuts, family, and the Sox.

We have moved into our new house and are starting to feel at home in our new little place. I should be back to blogging regularly soon. Goodness knows, I miss it. I have a lot of pictures to show you, and some funny stories to tell as well.

I'll be back!