Saturday, April 19, 2008

First Days

Here's a sampler of images from our pilgrimage.



















Packing those trunks


















Dad Gutman hauls


















Dad Stewart and two truckloads of stuff


















Right after the Alaska Airlines clerk fainted




















Off we go

















Thirty six hours later, in Belem with no luggage


















Our first time through the gates



















The new favorite toy--a latanga fruit

















Some tiny seedling on our clothesline




















All our luggage--a miracle!


One of the few casualties
Jill hangs her first load of laundry, and then learns how to do it the right way from our neighbor, Karen

Making coffee in a whole new way

George's first day at school: Friday, April 18.

Our new house--post Junior/Senior high school all-nighter

The AVA Welcoming Commitee comes to help clean up

Caleb and George out in the back forty

Bugs beware!

Sorry about the formatting of this entry, we're a little rushed these days.

Quote of the day: "George, get back in that hammock, they'll be time to catch lizards after your quiet time!"

Monday, April 14, 2008

Today We Leave For Brasil!


Off we go! So long, and thanks for all the prayers!