TBT

Here's an old picture for ya! This was taken near Winthrop, Washington, on September 1, 1998. We were on a family reunion vacation with Dan's parents and his sisters and their families. Twenty-nine days later, on September 30, we arrived in Ecuador to stay.

My kids ask me why I was crouching in this photo -- it's because the rock was a bit slippery and I was afraid to stand up!

School

by Carolyn

When my family and I went to the States last month, I got to go to a private school with my cousin Elle. I know I had a lot of fun there! I learned a lot of new things, I made a lot of friends, and I just had fun. I would get dropped off with Elle a little before 9am, then get picked up around 3:25pm.



 

This is me and my cousin ready for school

 

This was the first time I've been to a school other than being homeschooled. I liked being with the other kids.

 

About 99% of girls born in Ecuador have their ears pierced the day they are born. I am in the 1% that didn't get my ears pierced the day I was born. I got my ears pierced on February 17, 2014, at the age of 10. So far, I like my earrings and haven't had any major problems.



Three weeks ago...

We were in Graham, Washington, and the kids played in the snow! Daisy the Dog joined in on the fun.

And, a video: