Busy times............

Even though we aren't in classes we are still pretty busy! I thought it would slow down a bit....... but that is not the case. Curtis has language sessions a couple times a week, and he found someone that would review his lessons twice a week w/ him. I found someone who would teach me in the mornings everyday except Sunday, and I have language sessions once or twice a week! We are both trying to get the Language as soon as possible so that we can go to Mozambique!!
I have been riding a bike to class every morning......... but it is not very comfortable when your big and pregnant! I have the next couple weeks off which will be nice :)

Natalie & Reuben

Natalie and Reuben are really enjoying being able to stay at home every day! They are best friends and want to do EVERYTHING together :) We have been pretty busy lately and try to explain to Natalie all the stuff that we have to get done. And she comes back w/ "But what are we going to do about fun?" :) Reuben is coming up w/ some pretty funny things too, the other day he went up to Curtis and said "find me a wife!"

Cashew fruit

Here is a picture of a Cashew fruit! Most people around here eat the fruit and discard the nut because the smoke (when you roast it) is poisonious. The fruit makes a pretty good pie too :) There is nothing that compares to this fruit (as far as tast goes) so I won't even try!

Jabuticabas

Here are some pictures of a Jabuticaba tree, the berries are ready to pick! I thought it was really neat the way they grow on the bark of the tree :) Most people make jam out of them, it tasts a little like grape jam.

Our first snake story!

My greatest fear came to life the other night as a stood on the chair taking this picture of a 2 foot coral snake in our neighbor's house. Our door is right next to theirs but fortunately for us our screen door shuts tighter! This snake is probably quite poisonous although its small and not real aggressive. I thought missionaries rarely see snakes? Hopefully this is the last one for a while!

Weekend at the Hot Springs!

There was a Japanese Garden next to our Resort that had beautiful ponds, gardens, and best of all monkeys!

We enjoyed a 3 day get away to Caldas Novas this weekend. We were able to stay in the apartment of a friend of a friend for a very reasonable price. The resort was really nice. There were 5 pools all heated with natural hot water from underground. The kids loved it, and it was a much needed break for all of us!

Hyacinth Macaw.

Curtis has seen 5 pairs of macaws over the past couple of weeks. I have yet to see one, but hopefully I'll get my chance soon :) The Macaw in the picture is a hyacinth Macaw. The largest of the macaws and it is considered endangered. But in this past month several people on the base here have seen pairs flying overhead! Curtis saw 2 pairs of Golden macaws land in a tree behind our house!

Curtis is out picking cashew fruit right now, hopefully when he gets back I will have some more pictures to post!! :)