The Difference Between Boys and Girls

Kylah and Lucas love playing together. They interact so well in their imaginary games and pretend play. It’s often funny to see how their differences in nature come together during their play. This triceratops is a great example of the combination resulting from the play of motherly sister and wild at heart brother.

Who says dinos don't wear pink?

A Bird in the Backyard

It's not everyday we can say a helicopter has landed in our backyard.

Some of the translators use helicopters to get in and out of their villages. We had the thrill of watching this bird touch down in our yard as Ed and Catherine McGuckin (translators in the Menapi area) arrived to Alotau. Though helicopters are not foreign to us, it was still incredibly exciting to watch the arrival and departure from our front porch.

How not to get a good night's rest....

...but oh, how the heart is warmed with the sweet cuddles.

We’re all for the family bed. We just think we need a bigger bed!

Heart attack in the kitchen

The giant spider showed up again, only this time in my kitchen. We (my haus meri and I) tried to get rid of it but it charged forward and we (heh, heh, I mean I) retreated screaming loudly. I’m sure you heard me in the U.S.

It's Raining, It's Pouring...

Rainy season has officially begun in Alotau. The roads are wet and muddy, the skies are gray, but the cooler temperatures are so welcome. Unlike South Florida, rainy season is not full of thunder and lightning. When the rains come our yard fills up with the most amazing puddles and streams. It’s the ultimate slip n’ slide and the kids run, play, and splash for hours.

Critters

As we walked to church last week I noticed Lucas had something in his hand. “I’m just bringing a baby frog to church.”

It’s rare to find him without a critter in his hands.

A green friend kept Lucas company while he did his math.

All the boys enjoy the variety of insects and other creatures found in PNG.

Giant moths and butterflies are always a welcome sight.

Name that Critter!

Anyone know what this is?

We regret that we didn't bring an insect guide when we came to PNG as there are some very interesting insects we haven't been able to identify. While fascinating, some of them are still creepy.