Two more days...

Lilah and I have been in Johannesburg, South Africa, since I was 35 weeks pregnant. We needed to leave Mozambique then because I couldn't fly any later (in fact, with all of the issues and questions we faced, I was lucky to fly at all!). Today, Nate and Eliana started the three day drive down to South Africa. They will travel three countries which means two border crossings. This goes without saying, but they have constantly been on my mind in prayer! I just heard from Nate. They've finished the first 9 hour leg and are safe and sound in Zimbabwe. 13+ hours to go! I can't wait to see my hubby!!!!! and my gorgeous girl :)

Meninos serão meninos

We have started a new method of language learning this year. Instead of private tutors, we study in a group and interact with figures and use pictures to aid in learning. We have really been enjoying it. What do you think the men do during the coffee break? Boys will be boys!

28 weeks

At 28 weeks, I think it's about time we made an official internet announcement of our pregnancy :) I've had two pre-natal checkups, one in portuguese in Mozambique, and one in english in South Africa. Nate had just enough time to take the above photo during my 19 week check up as there was no print out photo or dvd accompanying the 2 minute scan :)

Due date is Feb 25th!

Pineapple season

One of the perks of living in Africa is fruit fresh from the farmer/tree/ground. It's fruit like you've never tasted before! Here we have 3 pineapples, 2 pumpkins & a bunch of mangos - all for a cool 4 bucks.

December 1

Happy birthday most wonderful hubby!
You sure do make some good looking children :)

Flashback to London

Our trip over to Africa began two months ago yesterday! We were blessed to have an eight hour lay over in London during the day while the Olympics were there! The city was alive with energy and excitement (more so than usual!)

Still in the States, waiting to board our flight.

The view from London Bridge

The Olympic rings 

The Olympic Rings again

Eliana's favourite part - the subway! Poor Lilah could hardly keep her eyes open :)

We searched high and low for a meat pie but with time running short and no pie in sight, we grabbed a sausage roll each instead. Looks like we'll have to wait for a good Aussie meat pie the next time we visit Australia :)

Beach Babies

It took us over a month, but we finally made the 1 hour drive down a bumpy road to the beach. We were visiting a bush church and then celebrating a few baptisms at the beach. It was a little walk down there. Eliana procured some help.

Once we got to the water, there was no stopping Lilah. She was ALL about it. Waves in the face, sand in the mouth, sunscreen in her eyes did not not matter. She just LOVED the water and had a ball.

Eliana was hestitant around with a crowd around but later warmed up.

After the service our family went a little ways off to enjoy the beach a bit more. I think we've got two little water babies in our hands :)