Happy Thanksgiving!

Two turkeys...two pumpkin pies...2 babies...and 22 people later... too tired to write anymore...hope you all had a great thanksgiving!

Big Boys...

Jesse is quickly catching up to his big bro. He has been cruising for quite some time now, and has now been bravely attemping to go it alone without holding on...the record stands now at 3 steps...then plop. Very steady...

Our kitchen floor is taken over every morning, by two big boys laying on their sides making big half circles with their cars. Jesse has until this point, let his big bro do as he pleases, monopolize all the games, steal the bigger cookies, yank his toys right out of his chubby little hands...but those days are over. Jesse is now making his sentiments known, and daniel is getting away with less and less

I have been learning to knit, I have made two scarves so far for the boys. It is so exciting to have something tangible at the end of the day...

it is getting colder these days, and we are having fun bundleing up and going out...the boys favorite place to go is our local librabry, they make new friends everytime we go. It is located on a main road here, and one whole wall is glass, so as they play they can see all of the people walking by, the red buses driving by and the trucks carrying their loads, it is really fun to watch and hear all the kids call out everything they see...BUS BUS!!! and then a chorus Gook gook a bus!( and a bus goes by about every other minute!)

Went out today with they boys today to get our Visa pictures taken...simple enough you might think? It was crazy! Daniel fell asleep on the way, so we thought it best to let him sleep a bit so he would be well rested and bright for his photo. Well hours later he still showed no signs of waking, so we thought we would gently wake him...
He woke up in the worst of moods, and would not cooperate in the least. The whole photo shop came to a halt, as nearly everyone there turned to see who was torturing this child, they proceeded at making many attempts of cheering him up, but to no avail.
There were offers of Chocolate, hugs, puppies and kittens, but Daniel insistently shouted No!!! So we left and figured we should relieve these poor people...

One walk, and a happy meal later he was in a much better mood...until we entered to photo shop, and once more he made it very clear we was not going to be taking any pictures...So, while the rest of us are ready with Visa applications, pictures and all, Daniel may just be seeing you all a bit sooner than expected...

little adeventures...in a big world

Well lets see, it has been a bit since the last blog so I thought I should recap on all the things that are going on in the Munoz House...

1. MINE! is the word of the moment, It can be heard morning noon and night, as Daniel shouts this while pouting his lips and scrunching his eyebrows. He is now 39 inches! Very much a big boy, current favorites, Naccchhhooo! (Loves practicing all his wrestling moves with daddy and occasionally Jesse.) string cheese, drawing boats, playing with play dough and "cooking".





2. Jesse is quickly catching up to Daniel has been "cruising" for sometime now and is practicing letting go. Everything is still going in the mouth for some taste testing...and he is very much still mama's boy, glued to either, my hip, back (in baby carrier) or feet.

3. We have been trying to take advantage of the last days of sun still left, and have been exploring the city. Had lots of fun with some sculptures in Reagents Park,

4. Brandon is still sporting the 30- something manly man beard...how long will it grow? It has grown past the prickly phase and has become alot softer...but it still has the boys squirming away when daddy tries to kiss them.qd

5. As for me, apart from keeping my head above water with these taking care of these three boys, I'm feeling a bit adventerous these days. Trying new things and going places I've never been on my own. Last Wednesday I went to a women's bible study in the city where I met alot of interesting women from all walks of life. I felt a bit out of place at first, but I'm beginning to appreciate my role as a missionary mum from California in Camden. While I might not be a perfect match for the many parenting styles or latest trends out here, I think I'm finding my niche. I'm having fun, discovering and allowing myself the opportunity to be the mum I want to be...

Uncanny Resemblance!

Father and son looking very much alike!


It is Sunday night here in the Munoz house, and that means comfy trousers on and feet up. It has been a busy week here, as we have been working on getting our Visa's and have been getting ready for some out of town visitors. Daniel has just gone through a little growth spurt and has shot up what seem like a few inches, I will measure him this week to check. Last week he was eating like a grown man, one day after lunch he asked for a banana...and after he fininshed asked for another...and then one more...3 bananas! But he didn't stop there, after that he ate a plum and a nectarine, and at dinner had a burger and a half, and topped it all off with one more bannana. Don't worry he normally does not eat like this. He seemed to have sleep the better part of the week, his little body was busy growing, noticible difference.

He is asking alot of questions, loves going back and forth from his room to the Kitchen and asking "Hey Mama, what you doing? I say "Hi Daniel, I'm just washing up." and he says, "wow, washing up? Cool." He is alot of fun. Jesse Is growing fast too, following Daniel all around the house wanting to play like a big boy, cruisining along all of the furniture.

sweet silence...

The boys are sleeping and house sits quiet. Today was a great day no time outs, no fits, no spills...just two sweet boys. I am just sitting here, feeling grateful.

In the midst of all the chaos and hard work, I am thankful for slow gray days that let us recharge for the not so calm ones.

Scones, Baguettes & Pan Dulce

Well we just had a great visit from our friends and fellow Churchplanters from Marsellei, the Nuno's . We had a packed house with 5 kids, 3 and under. Daniel loved having so many friends over...he and Jubilee played happily in the dirt..just chatting away, who knows how much was understood in the exchanges, but they had a great time. Whatever Jubilee said Daniel would just respond, "oh, cool."

The Girls loved babying Jesse, and he loved all the attention. It was so sweet seeing the boys become little buddies holding hands all over town, walking like big boys...







The Children at Sunday Service