Going on Week 7

Becoming Amateurs

 

October 14, 2013

Hard to believe that we are at the beginning of week 7.  It doesn't feel like we have been here long, yet the end of October marks our two month anniversary in Swaziland.  This past week has been laid back and really just getting in the routine, and still exploring.  Checked out a new church yesterday and been keeping busy with card-making and crafts.  My daughter is really getting into it.  We did it in Florida for a Baptist Ministry and really had a good time, fellowship and I hope I can find (or start) a group here.  Here's the proud work I did today..I made five cards.  I really am starting to get organized, which means I'm on my way to getting settled.  Our HHE (household effects) arrive this month as well, and it will be like finding a treasure chest..Who knew we could live without SO many things.  I sure miss my morning Frapuccino's.  There's nothing close, except a Freezachino at one of the restaurants here.  So my caffeine has been mostly diet coke -- not so great at 10 AM but what can you do?

Feeling so Productive

 

Card Greeting Night with Alyssa

 

 

Trying a Craft Pumpkin from Pinterest 

 

I am starting to relax now with the pot holes and speed bumps..It's funny how quickly we adapt.  Even cold tap water is starting to grow on me....NOT!  Well, wait until I get back to states for an R&R and then I'll know that I don't have to live with washing my hands in cold water!  The kitchen sink and bath-shower is the only place I get hot water.

Today as my daughter came home from school, I was able to point out a millipede to her and she was like cool...Yes, our garden has all sorts, a natural zoo.  I noticed the roses are starting to bloom which is pretty.  It doesn't feel like fall weather here.  We are actually moving into the summer season and will be interesting when January comes, as it supposed to be hot.  Alyssa's on her 3rd horse back lessons and doing better.  This might be a sport we enjoy here together.

Turkey's roaming freely at the farm

Just like the backdrop of a western movie.

    

 

Nice to have Columbus Day off.  I got to have a day date with Jason as our school bus comes to pick Alyssa up.  She is still enjoying her new school and looks forward to going every day.  It will soon be time to start planning some of our South African vacations now..Make the use of our time here.  The Villa's love to travel!