play date

Emma got to have a friend over today. He is the son of our house helper and she brought him because for the past few days the building that her husband serves as watch guard for has been drilling a bore well into the foundation.

As you can see, he and Emma had a fabulous time! The cute thing is that Emma is 20 months old and this little boy is 3 1/2 years old, but Emma is still a tidge taller and a whole two sizes bigger footed than he is. He played so kindly with her, though, understanding that she is a baby and he is big. What a guy!

Indian princesses

We went to our neighbor's wedding yesterday. Here are some pictures:

A true friend

In time for my birthday, I got a great answer to pr.yer. It takes a while for me to cal someone a friend, especially here in South Asia when friendliness often has come to be a long con in order to ask for big favors or sums of money. I've known this young woman for a while now and have found her to completely lack this cunning nature and to have a pure heart. We have enjoyed being sisters by the blood and word, too. I'm so thankful for her! Thank you each who were asking The Lord to give me a true friend!

Here is a fun picture of our family that was taken yesterday. 

fun times

We decided to have some fun after so many sick days. 

Going to the mall, playing in the playground, eating an ice cream cone. 

Helping mama get the seeds out of a pumpkin slice.

Yesterday, we all had the aftermath of food poisoning from carry out from a local diner. It was a good time to craft, and in Emma's case, to nap. Thankfully that only lasted half a day! Poor Emma got the worst if it, but she is much better, praise the Lord!

Mehendi-style cards I'm freehand drawing on cardstock for a friend's adoption fundraising. :)

The story of the 5 loaves (depicted as flowers) and 2 fish.