Even during rainy season our skies look like this at least 60% of the time
Life is good
Sunshine is wonderful
Brasil life is different, evolving but good
Blue Skies
Friday, December 29, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
I'm having fun with my weekly photography class
Santa was extra good to me this year and got me a new camera
I can't wait to start playing with it and see what fun things I can capture!
Monday, December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas!!
I love what this does for our family during the month of December
Serve, Love & Look for others that need love
Friday, December 22, 2017
Living in Brasil has perks
To name one of my favorites...
It never gets cold
which means countless bike rides for a wimp like me that can't handle the cold
Most mornings Rob and & take along our buddy
It used to be two buddies but J outgrew the trailer
One of G's favorite stops
It's usually our turnaround point
Her reward is getting to drive the train for a few minutes
while Rob and I stretch and rest
Finding a jackfruit fruit along the way
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Disney here we come
Aubrey created a countdown chain 250 days ago for this event
It's here
Can't wait to be with so many that we love
Can't wait for pineapple dole whips
Can't wait to ride Peter Pan, It's a Small World & Expedition Everest
Monday, December 18, 2017
We were so happy to have G&G in town to visit
It included...
Christmas piano duets
J learned every song in her Christmas book!
A well stocked freezer full of the important stuff
Working off that important stuff at the exercise park
and also not pictured, racing Jo's remote controlled boat
Reading lots of books and playing with G&G
Saying goodbye for now
Friday, December 15, 2017
We just love this group of 9th graders
It was a treat to get to share the day with G&G
They graduate this month
It will be sad to say goodbye
but hope that we have given them so encouragement and motivation to continue their studies and be the best that they can be
The class challenged my girls and Rob to a football tournament
(I think they were being nice)
Gwen and I got to cheerlead on the sideline
A few of the teachers at the school
We were invited to eat lunch with our class
Some of the best beans I've had since landing in this beautiful country
Saying goodbye until next time...
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
As the name indicates the town is famous for being one of the largest centers of production and commerce of precious and semi-precious stones and crystals in Brazil. The immense variety of stones (such as amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, blue topazes, and tourmaline) and of crystals (found in diverse sizes, shapes and colors) are responsible for the large number of tourists that visit the city.
Pedra Chapéu do Sol (Rock Hat of Sun), about five miles from downtown Cristalina
Natural made marvel
Exploring the mines
Filling her pockets with stones
Running up dirt hills
Basically the best day ever
We had to limit this girl to carry back what she collected
Otherwise our car would have been filled with stones
Stopping at a waterfall at the end of our tour
No trip is complete without a visit to a waterfall :)
Monday, December 11, 2017
Some stops around town...
Finding the Utah state flag at the Embassy
Checking out the bosses quarters
Taking in some sights at The Cathedral of Brasilia
A view of the JK Memorial
Some cool artifacts at the Native Indian Museum
Letting G&G experience our favorite gelato shop!!
Pastels at the market
