At work on the JoshKimia farm!

Do you want to build a shelter for your firewood and cars?

First step, taking down trees.
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The little shed is gone, nothing but the foundation left.  The tree proved very stubborn, even after bonfires and chopping etc.  Josh is …

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Early bday celebration

Sawyer just turned 10, in South Africa, on Jan. 17th, but wait!  I didn’t post a couple of delightful photos from our early celebration in December in Plymouth!
blog Silly Sawyer The boy does love doughnuts!!!  The last few years his cake has …

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The Lord is my shepherd

This showed up on Facebook the other day, and all I can say is, “Amen!!!”blog 23rd

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Jan & Kim heading back to C.A.R.

Our friends, colleagues, and extended family (our daughter-in-law Kimia’s folks), Jan & Kim Cone, will be on their way to Gamboula as of January 8th.  We are so thankful that Kim has made good enough progress with his broken but …

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The big vote in CAR passed peaceably, now for Feb 14th

More about the vote

We are so thankful that peace seems to be reigning in C.A.R. right now.  Close friends in the capital write that people are out and about on the streets like they haven’t been in almost 3 …

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Waiting

Maia decided one very cold afternoon that she wanted to fly.  She had me help her tie on two capes, and she managed to attach a set of wings and a pink punch ball, all on her own.  Determined that …

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More snippets of December happiness

The Danforth boys – good ol’ boys just trying to pull a stump out of the way of the new garage structureblog D4 good ol boys Making Christmas cookiesblog cookies

Together to celebrate Christmas with extended family (Emrie’s taking a nap)blog Christmas D4s Cones

Beautiful winter sky at …

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December busy-ness

Here are a few snippets into our December life.  The joy of having our whole family together is overwhelming at times.  We are blessed.

Emrie the ballerina
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Maddie lighting the first candle for adventblog advent

Sam, Anna, Elaina, and Sawyer are …

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Slow! Turkeys crossing!

These guys better watch out!  I think the season is open!blog turkey xing

 

We had our usual turkey with all the trimmings yesterday, having joined the Cone clan (our daughter-in-law’s family nearby).  When we shared with each other about what we’re

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Of snow and orchids

While Roy was in Florida, not quite in shorts and a tshirt, but almost!blog Roy FL

blog orchid FLwe had 5 inches of snow in Indiana!

blog snowblog snow 5 inchesRoy’s back home now, and after a couple of warmer days and some rain, the snow is gone!

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