Puebla

This last Tuesday our little family headed out on Micah's first road trip. It had been a long time since Ricardo and I took a few days off for true rest. So we thought it was time.

We traveled to Puebla which is a city about four hours or so from Oaxaca. It naturally took us longer to get there with stopping for Micah. But he did great in the car and we to go Puebla in the afternoon and met up with our friends Jill, Janelle and Celina.

We were all in Puebla to take a bit of time to relax from the daily chaos of life in a children's home and to celebrate Celina's third brithday. We stayed at a great hotel that had a nice little pool and luke warm hot tub. It was really fun to watch Celina paddle around and Micah had his first swimming experience.

We spent lots of time just hanging out and watching tv, and drinking coffee from the Starbucks across the street. We also visited Chili's for Celina's birthday lunch. It was such nice break and we are thankful to have been able to go. Here are a few pictures of our time.

Micah on his first road trip.

He was such a good traveler.

Micah discovered the tv.

Celina after swimming.

Jill and Janelle at Chili's!

Our little family.

Celina loves Micah!!

Happy boy.

Now that we are back at home, life is in a state of full speed ahead. We are gearing up for a big medical outreach that is taking place on the grounds next week. There about 25 people visit from LA, Baja California and a couple from Georgia who will be helping us to put on this medical and outreach event. Currently we're building a structure on our basketball court for consultations, a dentist office is being set up in the bottom of the visitor center, and the auditorium is being transformed into an eye operating room.

There is lots to do and everyone is excited to see how God works to heal those who come seeking it next week!

Puebla Bound

So it has really been a while since Ricardo and I have taken any time away from the children's home. It seems that each time we try to go on vacation or have an extended period of rest, situations arise that demand our attention. Our track record of late has really not been that good. A year ago when we went to Haiti, there was an emergency in Ricardo's family and we had to return home to Baja in the middle of our trip. Then also this last year when we went to Washington for Thanksgiving, Micah arrived two weeks early changing our vacation again.

So now we have planned a mini-getaway to Puebla. We plan on going this next week just for two nights. Our friends Jill, Janelle and Celina will be going as well to celebrate Celina's third birthday. We really need these couple days away from the boys and to change the scenery a bit.

It will be Micah's first vacation. We're staying in a great hotel with an indoor, heated pool which keeps my baby out of the sun and there is a Starbucks across the street. Also in our little area of Angelopolis there is a movie theater, Walmart and Chili's. It will feel like going to the States. We're so excited and I'll post pictures as soon as we get back. Seeing as we make it back with no unforseen adventures or hold ups.