Missionary Monday . . . snowed in

Currently, it is -12 F here in Fort Wayne with over a foot of snow on the ground.

So what to do when you are snowed in . . . 

Well, for one, you play a lot of dominoes :)

I baked a "hootenanny" pancake for Christmas morn. 

I have to admit, this Connecticut girl is a little embarrassed to write "hootenanny," but it was delicious regardless of its name!

Jack the abominable snow dog loves the cold and snow.

Stuart ended up putting him in the bath to melt the snowballs off.

Chocolate and tea for Christmas.

"Keep Calm" "Don't Panic" - are my kids trying to tell me something?

Chocolate fondue, sparkling cider, and poppers to ring in the New Year.

Our backyard this morning.

After which I spent 2 1/2 hours on hold with American Airlines to reschedule Olivia's cancelled flight.

So what to do when you are all snowed in?

Atticus has the right idea:

 "Keep calm and take a nap."

Feliz Día de los Tres Reyes!

How to Eat Your Way Through Mexico City and live to tell about it

One must indulge one's children when they return home from university, mustn't one. 

Therefore, Olivia's recent visit gave us an excuse to revisit some eateries like the Crepes & Waffles restaurant.

Sojourn Academy Graduation 2010

Olivia High School Graduation

June 4, 2010

San Jose, Costa Rica

The three flags represent each graduate's birth country; the USA, Venezuela, and Chile.

Don Cartledge, director of CINCEL gives the commencement address.

Special music by fellow students and MKs, Trinity and Joone.

Olivia prays at the close of the ceremony.

Olivia with Sophia and Wesley.

Look out world.

Olivia

Kindergarten 1997-1998