We had a good Holiday time at home and spent lots of time with friends and family. (Well, the kids and I did. Gabe spent a lot of time at his office, as usual!) The week before we left, snow and … Read more about Hello, Tijuana!
Home for the Holidays
We are headed home for about a month to spend the holidays with our families and so Gabe can work at his business. Before we left, we took a few pictures with the kids. Not all of the kids are … Read more about Home for the Holidays
Ups and Downs
First the downs...After our wonderful Thanksgiving dinner here, we had a relaxing weekend in San Diego as a family. Then we also bought a pair of VANS shoes as promised, and brought them back … Read more about Ups and Downs
Thanksgiving in Tijuana
So, it is not a Mexican holiday, but the orphanage celebrates Thanksgiving each year, as it is a day to give thanks to God. The Sunday before, we were late to church in San Diego and missed the … Read more about Thanksgiving in Tijuana
Homeschooling Here
I know, I know. With all the interesting things we post about, do you wonder if we really have time to do any school? Well, yes, actually! 4-5 days a week we have structured lessons, usually … Read more about Homeschooling Here
Update on Jose… a happy story!
So one of the kids I mentioned in our last post, Julio, has left. He did not want to stick to the rules so he is back with family/on the streets. That was disappointing... we really hoped he … Read more about Update on Jose… a happy story!
Updates to Our “casa”
So exciting! Wendy, who shares our "common room" (living room/office/school room) just brought out a mini fridge we can share with her! WOO HOO! Now I won't have to walk or drive to the … Read more about Updates to Our “casa”
These are a few of our kids…
So... there are 75 kids here between the two sites (mas or menos- more or less), which I know, because I am trying to keep the roster updated and it changes frequently! We love them all... but … Read more about These are a few of our kids…
English Class!
This was one of the most fun things we have done yet! Recently, we were talking to Seth(staff) about learning English, and asked if it was helpful when the kids go to get a job. He said if … Read more about English Class!
