We continue to adjust to life in Kenya. There are still days when we wake up and wish we were home in the States. There are other days when we are thrilled and excited to be here. Lexi and Nate go through the same things, but generally they are happy to be where Mom and Dad are.
This week, Winter stopped and Summer came. The Kenyan sun can be VERY warm.
Nate loves to be outside in the nice weather. He loves to attack the bushes/flowering shrubs in our front yard with sticks that he finds. He continues to carry his McQueen car almost everywhere, and likes to walk around the compound. After a couple of run-ins with safari ants, he is quick to shout when any kind of bugs are walking on him. He is taking no more chances with those! He wears his rain boots outside much of the time (like the Kenyans on the compound).
Lexi had a picnic outside under one of the trees in our yard. She used some of the big leaves as plates. She has a friend on the compound, and asks every day if she can go to Melia's house. They play very well together. She likes to go to market and loves to look at clothes (no surprise there). She loves the flowers everywhere and picks them at every opportunity (though she misses dandelions!).
They still help with little chores, enjoy having their own rooms, and watching movies - when the power is on. Both of them have started to enjoy chai (tea break) with some of the Kenyans on the compound. Lexi and Nate eat bananas while the others drink tea. They LOVE eating cheese-puff like things that are very cheap here and taste like styrofoam.
They miss all of you and pray for you.
2 comments:
sorry i don't eat fruit so i can't pony up any recipes (doug). also i deleted the first post because i did not proof it before i posted. we both are glad you are settling in. Its tough in a country so different from ours...have you been to the UN compound yet.? It is supposed to be pretty amazing. africa produces a bounty that is for sure. to bad not everyone can enjoy it. luv cate and doug
Yea! I can see that you all are well and adjusting to your new adventure. We miss you in the neighborhood. Our love and prayers are with you and with all of your comings and goings.
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