Fall is Here!

Benjamin had so much fun playing with the fall foliage as it came down this year! See the happy grin?

Chicks Dig Frog Hats

The Kitten

As promised, here is the kitty! Keith fashioned a bed out of towels for her so that she would have a warm spot in this chilly weather but, in typical cat fashion, you see her sitting next to it. :o)

We have yet to capture a picture with Benjamin and the kitty together, but hope to soon. Stay tuned!

Please ask that Dad would help us to remember those is need during this cold time. Last winter was especially hard in our country and many people are still trying to get back on their feet from last winter. Ask for opportunities to show the love of the Son here in this dry and weary land.

Wedding Bells in October

A little late in coming, but here is an update about our anniversary last month! Keith and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary on October 28 here in Central Asia. Keith surprised me by arranging child care and taking me to a place called Cafe H*. It is run by foreigners, for foreigners, so it is a place where we could unwind and relax. We had a full dinner plus coffee and dessert for both of us- what a treat! Another moment to brag on Keith: He was able to smuggle in a candle and beautiful card as a gift. Do I have the best husband in the world, or what? He is so thoughtful!

Here are some pictures from the evening:

And here's one of the lovely couple (notice the Dr. Pepper- is that cool or what!)

Here are some pics from window of the Cafe. It is on the 8th floor of the tallest building in the city.

Thank you Father for giving Keith and I two wonderful years together. Pleask ask Father that He would protect our marriage from the enemy and that Keith and I would grow deeper in our relationship with Father. Ask Phil. 2:3-5 over us. Ask that as we adjust to the many differences and challenges here that our relationship with eachother would be a safe place. Thanks for remembering us to Dad!

Fruit and Veggies

We just bought 6 pomegranates, 20 apples, 15 bananas, carrots, potatoes, onions and tomatoes for a little under $5. Wow!

Benjamin Bunny

The sun is setting here in Central Asia, a soft breeze lifts kites high in the sky and Benjamin plays with his bunny friends...

While he is fascinated with the bunnies, he prefers his kitty friend which will be in another post!

Please ask for Benjamin as he grows up in a foreign land; that Father would protect him from the enemy and that he will grow up as a light in a dark land!

Inside the Compound

As promised, here are the pics of our yard and the area around the compound. We hope you enjoy! These first pics are from the yard out front. This is the area where Benjamin's kitten friend usually roams.


Benjamin is definitely a fan of the yard...and the hose.


When we first got here, we were pleasantly surprised to see how much green there was!


These pics are from the side yard around the corner.


This section of yard originally came complete with two bunnies and a large cage full of birds. The birds are now gone, but the bunnies are still around, though they have been moved to a different spot than pictured.

Not Pictured: The compound also has a long driveway, with a small building for our "guards" and a garden off to the side. At the end of the driveway is a large gate that leads to our street, which has a name that, in English, translates to "Prison Street."