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Aside from meeting up with supporters, friends and family, reconnecting with and speaking at our church(es), getting ready for our little baby (BOY!!!!) to arrive, and enjoying our time in the States, we've been busy with several miscellaneous projects.

Nadia and I have enjoyed preparing and planting a vegetable garden with Memere (my mom).

Not pictured: Phil is doing major repair work to the stairway leading up to our "suite" in the attic at my parents' home. He's working hard, tearing down plaster, hanging drywall, mudding, taping and painting - as well as installing a handrail. Thank you, Philly boy!

Question: How many adults (and hammers??) does it take to assemble 1 Big Wheel? (immediately after breakfast, while still wearing their pajamas...)

Answer: At least 3.

But it still only takes one happy 2 year old to enjoy it.

Rain boots, sidewalk chalk, her big wheel - just a few of her favorite things.

Went to a classic American diner for lunch the other day. i love this photo for the waitresses in the background. They look exactly as pleasant and welcoming (not to mention happy) as any diner waitresses i've ever met.

Happy reunion with my dad's sister - my Auntie Laura! She flew out east from her home in MN for a quick trip. So very glad we got to meet up!

Ok, Southbridge, Massachusetts. i've been wondering for years now who let this happen. Seriously? Dunk'n Foam-It!?!?!?

What does that even MEAN!?!?!?!?