Play, Play and more Play (What a Blessing!)

Sorry we did not post yesterday but I fell asleep last night while watching a movie on our laptop. Yesterday it turned pretty cold. The high was around 61 and rainy. The clouds stayed out all day and it was very windy. We were able to go outside an play the 1st visit but the 2nd visit we had to stay inside.

I tried something for lunch that I've never had before "Sardines!". They were smoked and believe it or not I actually liked them. I'm starting to get real tired of the meat they serve here. It has the same taste and smells. If we had some ketchup it might not be so bad. James has started liking buttermilk. They serve it at just about every meal and hot chai (tea). The tea is good, but there have been times I really wanted some ice and lemon in it.

The boys have started giving us kisses when we point to our lips. It is so sweet. I can't tell you the feeling we get when they give us a hug and a kiss. Everyday when we come to visit they run out smiling and change their clothes to go out and play. They dress themselves and hang their clothes up every time. Can you imagine, I still can't get James trained that well. ha ha

Yesterday was tough staying inside. Micah is so full of energy and needs to express it! We stayed in and watched Lion King on the computer. Luke was really into it and the best part was he sat in our laps and we really got to love on him. Micah on the other hand cannot be still for one minute. James had to really get on to him and for the 1st time he cried. As tough as it was I think it was a turning point of him learning he does not run the show and he has to listen to us. Even his caretakers communicated he will need a switch. Before we left he was back to hugging and playing with Papa.

Today was a beautiful day. It was sunny and in the mid to upper 60's. Perfect football weather (War Eagle!). We went to the orphanage and we played at a new playground. It has a walking track so the boys could ride their tricycles around it. As you can see in the pictures there is a big castle with a slide. They would climb up the stairs and James would pretend to be asleep then just as they get to him he would grab and tickle them. They loved it!! They also like to grab each others hats and throw them out the windows of the castle then slide down to get them. It was a perfect and blessed day. We seldom had to get on to Micah unless it was to keep him from getting hurt.

We found out they love cheerios. Today was the 1st time we took them cheerios for a treat and they ate all that we brought. They look forward to their juice. We brought the packets of crystal lite and mix it up in water. So far grape seems to be their favorite. We brought pears yesterday and Micah ate all of it and when I say all I mean all.

There are 3 dogs that live at the orphanage. The picture of the puppy is one of them. He came walking up yesterday with a ball and wanted to play until Micah pulled his tail. He has one eye that looks like it has been damaged.

We played for about 3 hours. They were absolutely wore out. We did not go back this afternoon so we could get some rest and wash clothes.

Pastor and FWC family- We really miss church. We need to hear the Word and praise. James read out of the book of James today for our Sunday service. We are sitting here now listen to the Lakewood CD. James was laughing at me earlier as I had on my earphones and was dancing around the room. Wasn't it David that said "Dance unto the Lord".

Please keep praying we will get a court date soon. Everything is working out with our glitch which we knew God would take care of it but sometimes you get tested to see how strong your faith really is.

Love and Paaka (bye)