A son!

Giving great thanks for the birth of Ambrose Nathan Schoen. Born 3/3/13, 21:55. 3.85 kg/8.5 lb.

Boy Blanket

Without being in fulltime language learning while in Jo'burg i've had a blissful amount of quiet time during Lilah's nap to knit bub 3 a blanket. Any guesses what sex I think the baby will be? Don't worry, i'll crochet a giant pink flower to attach to it if we have a girl :) It's easier to girl up a boy blanket than to boy up a girl blanket!

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 :)