Retro: Easter Eggs 2007
A photo taken on this day ten years ago, in our yard in Cuernavaca. Nathanael and Hannah are showing off their specially decorated Easter eggs on Resurrection Sunday.
Just for fun
Talking Turkey (video)
This past week we spent a few days up in the state of Querétaro at an MK (missionary kid) camp, since everyone in the family except me is an MK!
Our friends who ran it did a great job, and a good time was had by all.
We were out in the country – farm country, with men on horses and cacti and chickens and all stuff like that there. One morning I looked out the window to see two turkeys wandering down the road. When I came out the door, they were right close to the building where I was staying.
Now if you’ve ever seen the movie Sergeant York (and you should see it), you may remember the turkey shoot scene where Alvin York “talks” to the turkey. That scene becomes important later on.
Anyway, I thought I’d give it a try myself, not having much experience with turkeys. And I discovered that yes – the scene is accurate (actually, I don’t know if the “turkey episode” really happened, but the movie is based on a real person). So here’s the video to prove it – yours truly, talking to the turkeys.
Retro: The Casteel’s Pool
Ten years ago today! Chilling out in the Casteel’s pool – something we actually rarely did, considering how close it was to our house in Cuernavaca. But we had fun when we went there! Thanks, Toby and Marilyn!
Retro: Tres Muñecas (three dolls)
Mu̱eca, the word for a toy doll, is a common term of endearment for a young girl or even baby who is Рwell, pretty as a china doll (probably prettier Рsome china dolls are kinda creepy)!
So, here they are, three muñecas! These three are MarÃa Fernanda, Kathryn, and Hannah, at the fourth anniversary of what was then our church in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Ten years ago today!
Retro: Three King’s Day with Friends
Our first Three King’s Day in Mexico, ten years ago today, was spent with friends and fellow missionaries the Thiessens. Here we are in our kitchen in Cuernavaca with our rosca (the traditional cake of the day). I believe atole was also on the menu. For more about the traditions of this day, check out my original post: The Cottrills and the Magi
Above you see Peter and Grace, with their youngest Ivory and their boys Ivan and Ira. Sadly, less than a month ago, Peter passed away suddenly, due to complications related to a ruptured appendix. I’m sure the family would appreciate your prayers.