First trip to the ER

We have 3 little boys, and I've known this day was coming. I even knew which child would be first. I just wish I had been wrong. Saturday was an eventful day of potty training, going to a birthday party, then going to see Shrek 4. The evening ended with two very tired and silly little boys jumping on the trampoline, and Caleb falling off and breaking his leg. It was just a hairline fracture, but a cast is a cast for an extremely active, independent 2-year old boy. He's figured out he can scoot around on his bottom, but he prefers ordering the rest of us around like servants. I predict he will be the CEO of something one day, maybe of an adventure sports company. Hopefully the cast comes off in 2 weeks, but it could be 4. Praise God this is the cooler time of year.

All God's Creatures

One of the fun things (for little boys) about living in Africa, next to the ocean, is the variety of creatures that find their way into our yard, and sometimes into our house. In the last 48 hours, we have had:

• -a 10 inch millipede
• -2 fuzzy caterpillars
• -a dung beetle
• -a hermit crab
• -and LOTS of mosquitos

come to visit. Not my favorite aspect of living here, but the kids definitely enjoy it! Except for the mosquitos. :)

The Visitor

Last week, as I was taking out the trash, a man outside the gate called to me. He explained he was from South Africa, was on a spiritual journey, and just needed a safe place to stay for the night. Josh got him a place to stay in the clinic wards (since we really had no idea who he was), and he left the next morning after a kind word of thanks. It seemed a little bizarre, but we were glad to help. Ashay (the guy) came back after a couple of days, feeling really sick. He must have gotten the flu like everybody else in Mombasa. We gave him some food and gave him his place to stay until he got better. Josh had the chance to talk to him about his "spiritual journey" (which was an all-inclusive view that all roads lead to Heaven.) Josh shared with him the truth about Jesus being the the only way, and hopefully planted a seed in his heart. Please pray for Ashay that he will keep searching and think about the things Josh shared with him.

Winter in Mombasa has arrived

Mombasa is a tropical, humid climate just under the equator. What this means is from November to March it is EXTREMELY hot and humid. If the power goes out (which it does frequently), I'm usually ready to pack my bags and move to Alaska. However, in April, it starts to cool off, and the days are beautiful (and somewhat rainy). We have enjoyed putting on our sweaters and jeans and closed-toe shoes. Some days, it gets down to 72 degrees! We even turn off our fans for a little while. Crazy weather, I tell you.

Our crazy boys!

This is the most recent picture I have of Matthew. Clearly, I need to take more pics! He's all silliness though.




Caleb really like chocolate, or, as he calls it, "chockik". I couldn't resist getting a picture of him- sorry it's gross!

Term over and holiday plans...

Yesterday was the last day of teaching until January, so we are relieved to have that finished with as we begin our holiday season. Josh's guitar class and my English class are going well, and we enjoy the interaction with the students. They are a joy to spend time with.

Thanksgiving is coming up, and I hear rumors that you can get turkey here, although I haven't seen any! I think we'll be celebrating with some other missionaries, and I'm planning on having some special items brought out, like cranberry sauce, french-fried onions, and canned pumpkin to make pumpkin pie!

We'll be gone to South Africa for most of December visiting my family. My parents, Bob and Susan Evans, live in Johannesburg now, so we'll spend a few weeks with them. My sister, Mary, will also be visiting on her Christmas break, so I'm excited to see her again!! It's hard being spread out all over the world!

Josh and I will be celebrating our 6th anniversary this Christmas, so we are hoping to get away for a weekend while we have some eager grandparents willing to watch the boys!

Will update with pics as these exciting things happen!!!

El Nino

Kenya has been in a drought for a while now, so we've all been praying for rain. Well, we got it, at least for a few weeks! Here is a picture of the flooded roads, and another picture of our sandbagging efforts to protect the slope of the Lighthouse compound. It has been dry again for the last couple of weeks, so we're praying the rain comes back, just not so heavy as before!