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Leaving Korea.....unbelievable!

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:18:21 GMT

So can I change my mind? I can't believe that after 5 years we're moving on from this place. This is the only place Zach and I have spent our married life. I was looking at a few pictures tonight and thought only one thing...these are all the things I'm going to miss! Words cannot express, but those of you who live or have lived here, you know there's not another place like this! So...pictures will have to express the "Things I'll miss"

Playmates for Zoe....whether school friends or neighborhood admirers.

Downtown...it's changed a a lot but still the same.

The random "organization" of Korea

And Zoe's boyfriend...Owen. He's a keeper!

And of course memories, friends, fun times and incredible struggles. God has been good through it all.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 09:50:08 GMT

Well, I know it's been a while since I last posted. But I realized we haven't taken many pictures since we've been so darn busy. But we did take some a few weekends ago at Zoe's boyfriend's birthday. Owen turned one. I know a girl is supposed to date someone older than her, but 5 months doesn't make a ton of difference in the long run right? You'll also notice we've been a little more creative with Zoe's hair style. We figured since it's always sticking up we'd make it official. We've found a few houses we're interested in but it takes forever to do things from another country. I just want to get there, but I dont' want to leave. Does that make sense? Oh well, enjoy the pics.

He Lives

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:59:31 GMT

Another great Easter in Daejeon... We had a great easter weekend spent with friends-like-family, spent with each other and with Christ. I'm humbly reminded of the cross and my freedom because of it. I included some pictures of our little hiking outing with Mike and Jaci and an easter family pic. We had Stan, Judy, Steve and Alice over for Easter dinner. Nothing could be better than spoiling Zoe, good food and lots of laughs. Thanks guys! I truly will miss this place. The waiting continues as we wait to hear from schools for next year. Could THIS be the week? We keep saying that...perhaps!

Mike and Jaci at Gyeryong San

Sorry Mike, rocks are for kids only.

Easter Sunday

Tulips! I'm half Dutch ya know!

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:48:15 GMT

Zoe went to a birthday party this past weekend. It was a "princess" party, so everyone had to dress up as princesses. Zoe wore a fancy dress and had a great time. First she found the dolly...which she carried around the whole time, then she found the puppy and got licked in the face...she really liked that....THEN she discovered the left over cake. Which she REALLY liked. I figured since she didn't really get into her cake at her own 1-year party, I'd let her have at it. Needless to say it was literally the "icing on the cake" as far as the party goes. She couldn't walk afterwards because she was slipping and sliding all over the icing she dropped on the floor. Thankfully Chantal, the lovely hostess, was so laid back and encouraged the mess, so I let her go to town...after all, what are washing machines for?

Other than that, the job hunt continues, the rain is making our tulips grow at school, which the kiddos are so excited about and vacation starts in 2 days. Cheers everyone!

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:34:14 GMT

Zach and I just bought a new camera and he took it with him to the grocery store today...yes...the grocery store. A little freaky I know. But it IS nice to have some better quality pictures. We could use prayers as we get ready to move on from here. We're sad to leave our friends and the place we've lived our entire married life so far but ready to move on and live somewhere new. I have a feeling Zach and I will be movers and shakers. I'm beginning to wonder if we'll ever live somewhere for more than 5 years. We just love the unknown and the new. Anyway, it was Fuh-reezing last week and we took a cute picture of Zoe and I all bundled up for the walk home. Hopefully it'll be warmer this week. I don't do cold...ever. It bites. Cheers!

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:05:35 GMT

I know it's been a while since I've updated. Zach usually spends more time on the computer than me. Well, Christmas is over and it's a relaxing day at home. We're emjoying ourselves and Zoe. Zach missed having Christmas in Colorado, as did I. I really missed my dad's classic expression as he opened a bag of turtles. It's kind of wierd the traditions you make as a family. It's always interesting spending Christmas overseas. It's not "home" that's for sure, but so many different Christmas experiences over these years overseas lend themselves to much contemplation. So my question to you is...what's the most interesting country you've spent Christmas in?

Also, of course, here's some pictures of our Christmas eve and Christmas day. We spent both with dear and cherished friends that I'll never forget as long as I live. Good eats, good treats, tired baby. Cheers!

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:35:41 GMT

I'm tired. I don't know why. Maybe because nothing's been normal in the ELC lately.

I love fall. It's the most amazing and invigorating season. I can just smell the pumpkin pie right now! Today I was sitting with my kids under the big tree on campus reading stories about fall. All of a sudden there was a bit of a breeze and a bunch of leaves started falling all around us. The kids were totally enamored that "it really is fall!".It was so cool, a little touch from God.

Speaking of fall, Zoe is really into leaves now too. She loves to crawl around and pick them up hand them out...or just eat them. We took a little stroll over to Hannam (kind of a park)..here's some fall pics.

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 04:32:41 GMT

Well, we've just returned from our trip to Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Lantau was quaint and islandy..if that makes sense. Good local restaurants, friendly locals and away from the hustle and bustle of HK. Hazy though...too many cars in such little space. I was just dying for some blue sky. But all in all, Zach and I got in some much needed hang out time while Nana and Popeye spoiled Zoe at the beach and pool. Zoe had fun with Zach's parents. The fun part was her waving every time we said "popeye"...she thought we were going "bu-bye". Anyway, here's some pics. Happy Chusok everyone!

Helping to pack.

Giant Buddah on Lantau Island

Sportin' her new shades

Look! Sand! Hi Popeye!

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:57:10 GMT

Have you noticed that a lot of teachers use the font "comic sans"? For me it's because the lowercase "a" is printed like it's supposed to. Who in the world writes with those silly "a"s anyway? Ok, wow, that was random. So I'm tired but content. By the time I get home, attempt to cook dinner with a little one crawling around and getting into everything, feed her etc. and clean up the mess she's made I collapse on the couch. I think it'll all be easier once Zach's done coaching volleyball and is home earlier.

My birthday's on Friday. 27. Not that exciting really, but fun to celebrate with all kinds of kiddie-pies who are WAY too enthusiastic about birthdays. They think their birthday is "tomorrow" every day. Ok, well, here are some pictures of the little rug-rat who won't take good naps at day care because she's too interested in what's going on. Sounds like her daddy.

first shower with daddy

Thanks for the b-day gift nana and popeye!

With Zoe's boyfriend Owen

Peek-a-boo!

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:56:03 GMT

So I've just finished my second week in a new position in the ELC. I'ts been a blast so far. Having children love on you all day is such a blessing. I don't get to see Zoe as much as I thought I would, but it's still fun to be in the vicinity. She's starting to make a lot of interesting facial expressions which I've captured below. Since she's such a smily baby, she thinks she has to smile bigger than everyone else and it makes for a pretty funny face. And since we all laugh at her whenever she makes the face, she pretty much makes it any time someone looks at her now. Goof ball. Anyway, here's some pics.

Hi Mama!

Soooo big!

Dinnertime!