Glorious Spring!

Chores

Dish-boy

Bathroom sink-girl

Chicken-boy

Laundry-man

(Belated) Mothers' Day post

So, my dearest Diana woke up God knows when to prepare me a Mothers' Day breakfast of arepas, pan de bono and cafE.

Seriously, she was SO sweet!  And then after church, I came home to a house that had been broken into!








... by dear Diego, who came over early to begin preparing a super-tasty lunch of calabaza and smoothies, eaten with the left-over breakfast.  Liz even came over to visit... and crash out under the magic blanket.

My own children showered me with special drawings and non-surprise earrings.  Ha!  I am blessed!

What I've been hearing...

"Hey Sophie, if you suggest one more method of tapping, you're going to have a time-out," said Rob, because of Girumy's incessant and inventive drumming.

During a game of SkipBo, Ty said to Girumy, "The fruit of the Spirit is patience.  Be patient!"

Today, Sophie asked Rob why he only ever wears his green tie.  "Because it's a handsome tie."  "Are you talking about me?" asked Ty.

The falafel bite

So, my dear Colombian daughter Lizeth asked me to bring some food to her thesis defense.  And thus was born The Falafel Bite!

Our first tastes of the garden

One spear each: It's only their second year, so we need to let them develop more.

scallions and mint for a TASTY garbanzo and barley salad

My children

A few days ago, we were each scraping together a breakfast.  Ty came up with Ethiopian dabo k'olo, some rye crackers and Nori rolls!

Soaking in the heat from the vent behind the chair.

After a late night out, Girumy suggested breakfast in bed.  And so they were served tasty scones and their beds were filled with crumbs.  :)

the whittling brothers