Saturday, February 9, 2008

The Cutest Kids

Tonight instead of an overview of a day, I just wanted to share some of the cutests things we have experienced with K and W to please share with K and K at home. First of all, they call us momma and dadda or pa pa with the tiniest little voices. K named the monkey we gave him Kaeden. They love hygiene and anything that has to do with being clean - brushing their teeth, washing their hands, using chapstick and the burn of antibacterial hand sanitizer (well supplied of course by E). The love to dance - any time music begins, or i do my silly chants or they sing spontaneously, they dance their little bums around. Even though it is 100 degrees, K is wearing a little yarn hat that E made on the airplane just to keep herself occupied. I played checkers with K and although I think it was the first time she had played she caught on very quickly. W appears to be very bright, being able to count to 50, sing his ABCs and do many things that make us believe he must be older or just very small. By the way to the kids at home, they sing their ABCs to "auld lang sine" (sp?) so if you want to learn that, they would love singing that with you. K was helping W again this morning with something and he said in his little voice "She take good care a me". They have some French aspects to their speaking such as "La" instead of "the", "fini" instead of "finished" and a biscuit means a cracker, a muffin or a cookie. When we have taken walks with K, she instinctively carries things on her head like she has seen so many others do here. When they need to use the restroom, they say "pay pay" and "pu' pu'" said very fast. right now, E is platting K's hair for the first time, and W is watching Curious George. K and K, we really love K and W and know you will too. We miss you very much and cant wait until we can all be together.

4 comments:

Stephanie said...

Hey E&B! It looks like you're having an amazing time in Africa. I'm continually praying for you guys and thinking of you when I remember we are on the same continent together! But we're still very far from each other. I can't wait to see you when we are all home. I'm praying for God's continued blessing and provision, and for a swift and safe return home. Love you,
Stephanie

P.S. My kids can't wait to see your kids...and they're very intruigued and excited about the "new" ones in your family.

Anonymous said...

Hey friends,

Praying for you guys! So glad it is going well and God is blessing you beyond all you could ask or imagine. We so enjoy hearing the udpates and grace that is being poured into your lives. We cant wait to see you guys and hear personally how God has blessed you.

Love & prayers,
Joe & Mary

Anonymous said...

E- your mom is in Todd's Sunday school class and we got the updates from her today. Todd's class is praying for you guys. I love the pictures. What a blessing these little ones are!
Todd and Jennifer

Unknown said...

Hi, Brian, Erica, Korpo, and Walter! I've read your postings with tears of joy. I'm so proud of you, and also so thrilled for you. I can't wait to meet the kids, and will pray you safely home. Keep writing! Uncle Alan