a day at the park...

We went out to play today in the sweet sunshine.

During our wonderful time Ret comes up to me and says "that girl just came up to me and said I was black."

I was "ummmmm."

His response.  " Look at me, look at my arm (as he's pulling his skin up),  of course I'm black, I can easily see it.  Why would she have to say it."

There are a lot of responses to that.  Mine might have not have been #1 or #6943.

I told him he was beautiful and I loved his skin colour.  And well maybe I ended up telling him that this girl wasn't as smart as him.  Just maybe...

The point is I loved his response.  Look at me this is who I am.

Random kid news.....

here's what the kids are up too.

willow has completed 2 courses at school and is working hard in all her studies.

willow rocks on her guitar. in a classical way.

we belive she is finally done growing.  she stands at 5'8"

she has not injured herself for 3 weeks!

still plays going back and forth between various accents.

makes delicious waffles.

hates math but loves fractions.

Ret loves school.

he is very athletic and strong.  

he is proud of his arm muscles and i have caught him flexing in the mirror.

he loves using Ter's tools.

Kamo was walking backward today and making beeping noises like a big truck.

makes us laugh each and every day.

ret thinks he should be a fireman and he wouldn't need the siren because he can make the noise so well and so LOUD!

his english is getting stronger every day.

and for us...

how can you not be proud with these 2 men in your home?

and now for a shock to all.  a photo of me.

this could be my new favourite sunday lunch.

an open faced eggplant sandwich with marinara sauce.

yum.

Lesotho

I realized that I promised to share photos of our trip to Lesotho and have not done so yet.

So here are a few of my faves.

Dinosaur footprint.  This was  a short walk from the place where we were staying.
For some reason I thought they'd be a lot bigger.

Everyday we were in awe of this beautiful country.

these girls were so cute posing like superstars.
then when i showed them the photo on my camera they couldn't stop laughing.

this is taken on the property of the place where we stayed.


When I say these are a few of my faves that's what I mean.  Only a few.  I have so many photos and I limited it to 6 for today.  If I had no self control it would be 100+.  I will share more soon.  What would you like?  Landscape or people?

1st/8th Birthday!

You've been with us for such a short time it's hard to believe that we are already celebrating a birthday.
There have been so many we missed and we are so happy to have this first with you.
8 years old.
You've been through a lot in such a short time.  You've come out strong.
You are such a happy boy, full of life and endless questions.
Brave. Strong. Thoughtful. Funny.
Our son.
Happy Birthday Ret!!

spring.....

i love everything about it.

throwing your windows open and smelling that fresh air.
the fresh buds on all the trees.
tulips.
sunshine.
longer evenings.

most of all. the promise of summer soon to come!