A few weeks ago, Vicente was sitting inside a photo booth taking cheesy professional photos for his student ID for language school.  It was cold and wet and windy outside when I received a call.  Apparently, we had a short-term team arriving in some two weeks and they needed someone to take care of them. Our… Continue reading Lately

When we lived in the US, Rosalyn’s bottle preparation was simple.  5 ounces of water, 2.5 scoops of formula.  In Japan, for nearly the same amount of water, you add a whopping 8 scoops of formula. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the perfect illustration of what it’s like to live in a foreign country: 5.5 new… Continue reading Triumphs- A Glimpse of Practical Living Overseas

So, it’s been about 3 weeks since I’ve last posted.  3 very full weeks. First off, we’ve moved and settled in to our new apartment.  One of the major last steps to settling has been getting internet in our house and installing a wifi router.  Check. There are only a couple of things left, and… Continue reading What We’ve Been Up To