3rd Anniversary

Can you believe it?? It's been 3 yeas already! What wonderful times. This was our second time to celebrate it in Taiwan. This time we treated ourselves to lunch at TGI Friday's and afterwards went to a zoo. I loved it! To be honest, I love any zoo or aquarium! It was a super hot day, but the zoo wasn't very busy and we had a lot of fun. :o)

Our yummy desert - yes, we splurged :o)


Lunch at TGI's




In the open bird sanctuary. There weren't any cages, you are allowed to walk through it all on board walks - very neat!


Tad trying to amuse himself by interacting with the animals any way he could. :o)




At the zoo




Playing with the hippos - one of the best things all day!








Tad posed with the monkey for good memories. Needless to say, we had a fun time at the monkey cage - they went crazy! :o)


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Tad playing with and picking up all the snails

Well, as I've mentioned, we are back in Taiwan, and I think we're finally over jet lag. :o) It's fun to be back in the groove of things and be back with good friends, but it's always hard to say goodbye and leave other loved ones behind. Here are a few snapshots of us having fun early in the morning at the Taipei airport. Praise the Lord we had good flights and safety traveling.







The evening we got in, we went over the the Culler's house (fellow missionaries) for a little get together with a few other families. That night, I was able to see my first live snake here in Taiwan - mom, you'd have loved it!!!! :o)


Here we all are playing cards and having a great time.


The following day we looked at an apartment (as we need to find a new one before September), and were able to go out to eat with our good friends, the Jiangs (and have some yummy food!!!)

US Travels: Time with Family & Friends

Well, our 2 month "furlough" flew by and we are once again back in Taiwan. I'd like to fill you all in and catch you all up with the wonderful time we had in the states. I'll start with the next thing after San Fransisco ...
After we left Phil and Rachel, we headed to MBBC for Rayn's graduation, from there it's a blur! :o) We were able to go to about 12 different church to present the ministry or speak to youth or speak in school chapels. I was able to speak at a bridal shower and at a mother- daughter dinner. We had great opportunities to see our families and a number of good friends. We praise the Lord for the safe journey He gave and for the many blessings He gave as we spent time with loved ones.

San Fransisco - Part 2

Here is the second half of our stay in San Fransisco with Phil and Rachel Bennicoff. We had a blast and they really helped us get over jet-lag, as we stayed hopping with fun things to do. August 2009 here we come!! :o)

Alcatraz



Ferry ride to "the Rock"



On our audio tour





AT&T Park - Giant vs. Rockies game







The windiest road



Trolley