Down Home, Again

We've been jet-lagged but happy to be in our home!  We love our friends here who were so deeply missed.  We are thankful for amazing foods, hot showers and comfy beds.  We have been busy chopping wood, raking leaves (and jumping in their piles), unpacking, sorting through warm clothes, finding missed toys, slipping on autumn boots and stirring large pots of soup. 

Waldorf Doll Giveaway

Would you like to win this doll?  It would make a precious gift for any child this year! 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86175597/waldorf-doll-12-sweet-baby-doll-handknit

If you hop on over to Bending Birches, one of my favorite inspirational blogs, you can enter to win it there. 

family temple

Give a Child a Camera

the ole 'hood

where we lived the first year

we take a lot of little walks around the village

the view

view from the indian restaurant.  the girls were sick the next day/week- from the food here, perhaps? 

view from the office

Beach Getaway

Birthday Planning

It's almost my E bear's birthday! We are planning a trip to the dog shelter here to deliver the leashes and collars she collected from friends.  This was her birthday wish that she created all on her own.  We'll head by the shelter to visit the puppies and dogs that have been rescued soon.


The day after her birthday, we are going to be total tourists in Bali and go to the waterpark with friends!  We went about 4 years ago but did not go on our last trip here.  This year we are excited to bring our Balinese friends with us.