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• smells like a papa

  I had just gotten back from a trip, so I dropped my bags and spent the afternoon watching movies with our kids. Partway through Mosters Inc., I noticed an familiar but stinky odor, and not wanting to point out the youngest who though in pullups occasionally... Posted Sep 27 2008, 01:36 PM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• photos, phones, and peace in bolivia

  The slip and slide was filled with soap, laughter abounded, and everyone was completely soaked. Though only a balmy 75 degrees, these high school and college-age students were enjoying a weekend retreat in sunny lower La Paz, a good 1500 feet lower than... Posted Sep 17 2008, 11:12 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• home again, home again jiggedy jig

  I had a great trip to La Paz, El Alto, and Oruro. There were a number of great stories from playing freeze tag at 11,000 feet (adds a new meaning to being “out of breath”), eating choripan for the first time (sure beat hamburgers), preaching... Posted Jul 29 2008, 01:00 PM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1, travel, ministry

• balloon volleyball

  So what do you do when your kids are restless? Play balloon volleyball of course. Last night after dinner I blew up balloons for the kids, moved the coffee table, turned up some music, and we danced while hitting balloons into the air. For a half an hour... Posted Jul 29 2008, 09:02 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• coffee & books

  Yesterday I had a wonderful time with my friend Ximena. We went out for coffee and talked straight for two hours. My Spanish was a little rusty, but she helped me through expressing my thoughts in another language, we were able to relate about more personal... Posted Jul 25 2008, 07:03 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• playing risk

  We played Risk as a family the other day. How? you may ask with our kids being so young…it would take a lot to explain, but I simplified it and we had a blast. As I sat at the table and watched Ben and Dan go head to head over a country, Rachel... Posted Jul 22 2008, 09:11 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• Lord, here i come

  I love to decorate. And those who have known me for a while know that my house has a tendency to change décor quite frequently. Now here in Bolivia, I find a way I like an arrangement and leave it that way. Probably because we have moved so much I’m beginning... Posted Jul 16 2008, 07:47 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• prayer

  Last night Naomi prayed a beautiful prayer that I would like to share with you. I realize that not only am I on a spiritual journey, but my children are as well. “Dear Heavenly Father, I mean, dear Lord, I mean, dear God… Thank you for today... Posted Jul 08 2008, 10:02 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• back to normal

  Our life is getting back to normal. The other day I smelled something burning as I walked down the stairs. Looking in the kitchen I saw that the water in the sink had been turned on full blast, Dan was running his arm under the water, and Ben was saying... Posted Jul 03 2008, 02:49 PM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• Footzall

  The dust was flying, guys sliding on the dusty concrete “cancha” court, all yelling and laughing and smack talking simultaneously. I just tried to listen and not look too out of place, then jumped, skidded, remembering again not to touch the... Posted Jun 23 2008, 08:29 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• riding bikes

  Yes we know, we’ve been absent from the blogosphere world for now, what is it 2 months? well ok, I just posted some sections of our newsletter. but that doesn’t really count does it. So, um… we just took some time off I guess, not enough... Posted May 23 2008, 10:48 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• Leaving soon Yep it’s true! We’re heading back to Bolivia on June 9th. Returning is a little different knowing we’re going back to our home in Bolivia with our car in the driveway, Lucy (our dog) waiting for us in the backyard, and our friends all waiting... Posted May 23 2008, 09:57 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• Back home… I think

  I (Dan) just returned from 9 days in Bolivia, and after more hours on planes on buses than I care to count, I’m back home… I think. I had a lot to do in a short amount of time. I collected payment on our car that sold, arranged a house-sitter... Posted Feb 22 2008, 02:20 PM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• new coffee blog

  We have moved. This is our new address. Enjoy! 5 Cup Family Posted Jan 16 2008, 10:36 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1

• finally

  We have made it to the States. It has been fun seeing all of you that we have seen and we have thoroughly enjoyed our time. The turkey we had at Thanksgiving was soooo good. Several people have asked me where the new blog site went…I spoke too soon... Posted Nov 27 2007, 11:12 AM by 5 cup family Filed under: 1