FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES IN DEMLAND

We live amongst a tribal group known as the Dem who are located in the mountains of Southeast Asia. We are here to learn their language, translate the Bible into their language, and teach them about God. If you would you like to receive our monthly newsletter, send us an email at: dylan_vanrensburg@ntm.org

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Happy New Year!!!


Raquel spent her first new year's eve at Aunt Kristen and Uncle Derek's house. She lasted until about 10:00 and then fell asleep and didn't even make a peep when we rang in the new year with shouting, noise makers etc.

Tribute to Tonya


We were very happy to have Tonya home this break, sadly we had to take her to the airport this afternoon to go back to school. I'm posting this picture in her honor despite the fact that I look frighteningly hideous. We love you Ton:)














I took out one cup to rinse Raquel's hair but she wanted to play with it, so I took out another, but she wanted that one for her other hand. Third cup was the charm and eventually my mission was accomplished.

More Christmas day


Ouma made a delicious feast including yummy duck and lamb. Poor Raquel just got oatmeal and prunes. She didn't know what she was missing.

Aunt Alicia with Jessie?

Just hanging around:)

Ouma with Buddy and Jessie

Christmas Day










And we're back


Sorry guys. Here are some pics from over the break.
As you can see, she loved her jumper:)

Grandma always made sure she kept warm by wearing a hat


What can I say?


Raquel's first doll given to her by Aunt Jenna


And a xylophone from Grandma & Grandpa Blaubach:)

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Misc.

I don't know quite what to make of Raquel's expression here. She looks cute, but if you enlarge it, you will see she also looks a bit crazed.





I forgot to add this one of Lydia to the last post. Here she is helping us clean up from the party and looking mighty fine I must say.

Birthday Party for Jesus!!:)





Elijah liked baby Jesus as much as he liked Santa:)








Raquel's friend Ana came to the party