Sunday, December 7, 2008

'Tis the Season...




...to be busy! We have enjoyed introducing Valmik to the meaning of Christmas, so it was nice to make a Christmas tree out of cookies and decorate it with icing and red hots. It was quite funny to watch Val eat his first red hot- He liked it a lot!

In the next picture you can see Dad and Val in front of our Christmas tree at home. Val is holding a balloon that was given to David at a shower from present and former students at Geneva. The students and families are so kind, sending so many loving messages and kind gifts.
They really encourage us a lot!

The last pictures was taken at home in preparation for morning worship at St. Paul's. The ladies were singing a Bach chorale and Val paid close attention to everything they did. The last time they sang through the piece, they invited Val to come over and follow along as they pointed to each note. He was so intent on following along with them!

Well, Dad and Val just came in from the pond with a dead fish. They have now gone into the bathroom to say a few words and give the fish a decent "burial". I can hear Val in there asking questions about how the fish "got dead" and now they are moving on to how God made the fish and how He knows everything, etc. ---Well, I'll sign off now and leave to your imaginations just how sweet, funny, and serious this is!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

To Grandmother's (and Grandfather's) House We Go



Mary Chris's Aunt Lougene shows Valmik a picture on her camera.



This is a picture of Mary Chris's grandfather with David and Val in his golf cart. It was great to introduce Valmik to family over Thanksgiving.

He liked turkey and cranberries, but not stuffing.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Is there a Doctor in the House? Part 2


Valmik likes to be helpful and shows compassion in different ways. He was given a doctor set and enjoys playing doctor with Dad and "baby". Another Indian doctor in the making?

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Mom and Val: Reading Again


Hello, Everyone-

This morning we went to church. After lunch, Mom went to a shower in honor of Valmik! It was so nice for her to enjoy prayer and fellowship with the lovely ladies of The Geneva School. They shared many wonderful gifts with our family.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Dad and Valmik fed the ducks, washed the car, vacuumed the car and garage, played games and rough- housed. All of this activity explains the picture where Mom and Val are asleep sitting up! At 7:00 p.m. they sat down to read a story before bath time and, at some point, both fell asleep.

We hope this finds you all well and happy as you celebrate Thanksgiving Day. We are certainly thankful for each of you and count your prayers and presence in our lives as one of God's greatest blessings!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mom and Val: Reading and Singing by the Fire


Val was wearing Dad's fleece jacket when they went outside. Valmik liked it so much he hasn't taken it off yet. He's sleeping in it as we write this.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Why waste it?


Even the smallest pumpkin can provide all kinds of fun!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Crafts

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Valmik likes to make gifts and cards to give to "teachers" at school.