Thankful Hearted

Thousands of miles away, we've found ourselves more grateful than ever for all of you who lift us up, who sustain us down this path, who feel so near in spite of being so far. At our little Thanksgiving party we toasted to you tonight with the most - the very most - fully thankful hearts.

A Day in Our Sandals

For those who don't already know...


Andrew's stomping grounds- good old Ross U.


fields of sugar cane and Mount Liamuiga - the inactive Kittitian volcano


Around town~




A Kittitian surprise: Most of the women here wear the sassiest, fanciest shoes. This store is a diamond in the ruff - a tiny closet with all the sauciest heels, flats and sandals you've ever laid your eyes on.






Suzette at the grocery store

Hmmm, what can I make for dinners this week with eggplant, zucchini, and ginger?

I guess it won't be apple pie...


I teach a writing and a knitting class at the little elementary school on campus. Here we are in the rain after creative writing



And while I write, this is what I get to see


Blooming gloriola lilies


Our nest






Every day we get the gift of water and waves

and nightly walks at sunset.

Happy November

The best thing about being a teacher is all of the lifelong friends I've made out of students and their families. The Moore's grandmother, Suzanne, stopped by our island by way of the Emerald Princess today, so I picked her up and showed her what island life is all about...

We went to Caribelle Batik to ooh and ahh at the pretty handmade designs


I wanted to take more pictures of the fancy fountains and lookout pavilions of this 17th century sugar estate, but Calvin had a little mind of his own today and ran to find something to climb the moment I let go of his hand.

This Saman Tree is 350 years old and covers ½ acre with twisting branches and leaping vines. I think it could be home to the best treehouse in the world.

I showed her our villa and we lunched on the porch


I so love getting these little doses of home.

Happy Halloween

There was a Halloween parade at Ross's elementary school today. Calvin was a blue bunny. Before motherhood I never imagined the delights of dressing somebody up as a blue bunny (he's going to kill us for this ten years down the road) and the joy of taking pictures of that person.
It was a funny parade...



Peter Rabbit

Pam and her sailor Tegan


Marvelous Miss Chrissy, who takes care of the children at daycare

and Melissa, sweetest teacher in the world, who takes care of them too


Normally cameras aren't allowed on campus, but Halloween was the perfect opportunity to show you what Andrew's vet. school looks like.


A little fairy darling



Happy Halloween!