Day 5 – Western Wall We had a peek at the Western Wall as we were going to the Muslim side of the Temple Mount the day before, but it was a different experience being down near the Wall amongst
Israel, Part 4
Day 4 – Dome of the Rock We started our 4th day at the Dome of the Rock, where we saw the Muslim side of the Temple Mount. Studying Washing Area It is strictly forbidden for men and women to
Israel, Part 3
Day 3 – Jordan River Our first stop for the day was the Jordan River. Driving here was a little unnerving as we had to drive through a heavily mined area – there were signs all over warning of the
Israel, Part 2
Day 2 – The Galilee We started the day at Tel Dan Nature Reserve. There were lots of signs of animals, but I think the only animals we saw were a little crab and a lizard. However, we saw some
Israel, Part 1
While growing up in the United States I always had the impression that other countries were worlds away from us and I never saw how they interconnected with how we live. I hope my children grow up with a different
Guy Fawkes Day
One of the bigger British holidays is Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night on 5 November. This is the anniversary of the prevention of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Guy Fawkes, one
Halloween 2011
I’m the first to admit that Halloween isn’t a big holiday in our house. I didn’t even bother to get any decorations out for it this time. When I asked the kids what they wanted to be for Halloween, Emma
An Official Teenager . . .
Can it be, 13?! Time has flown by so fast, but we officially have a teenager on our hands! What we love about Emma at 13: Cami (age 5) – “She’s our big sister and I love her very much.”
Chris is 37!
Today makes it official – Chris is 3 years away from turning the big 4-0! That’s kind of a big pill to swallow, but hopefully each approaching year will make it easier. We tried to take what time we had
Brothers
Question: What can you do when you have all sisters and want someone to play ‘guy stuff’ with? Answer: You dress up your sisters to pose as your brothers! They don’t seem too upset about the whole situation . .