Have a nice day!

My good friend Amy Norris says that God speaks to her best through nature.  I think I have finally grasped what she is talking about.  Even though it was 6:30 at night as I was preparing chicken fajitas and cutting up chile dulce, the Lord was clearly saying, "Have a nice day.":-).  After Kyle took a picture, I considered putting it on e-bay until I realized the fajitas just wouldn't be the same without it.

Home Again / Top Ten

After nearly a month in the States, we are back home at our little house in Costa Rica.  It was rather dusty, but everything was just as we left it.

The kids were happy to be home.  Out in the garage, Thomas cleared a construction site in the rock garden for his "backhoes".

As always, Claire, a typical little sister, prefers to play with Thomas' toys.  She's been practicing riding his tricycle while he is busy in other places.  She cannot quite pedal, yet, but she can get around.

We went to the US to renew my passport.  I expected it to take 3 weeks.  It was back in 3 days! However, we made the most of our time there.  I've compiled a non-exhaustive top ten list of the highlights of our trip.  With the exception of #1, these are not necessarily in order of importance.

1.  Father's Day Gift - Braves game and night in Atlanta with Ali

2.  "Vacation" in Thomasville

3.  Vacation from the kids in Marietta

4.  Dinner with the Norris' and Kingsfields

5.  Three Sundays at RiverStone

6.  Good Food! (Woodvalley, Kiosko, Thaicoon, Casa Grande, La Parrilla, French Bakery, etc.)

7.  Aquarium with kids and Ali's family

8.  Having a car / Not getting rained on every day!

9.  Time with family and friends

10. All around "In-Flight Trivia" champ on flight back to SJO (unfortunately there is no prize for this!)