What is a dummy?
Mama Hilty brought a new type of pacifier with from the US. She says that these are now standard issue at the hospitals and clinics. We decided to try it out with Tristan and he took to it right away, while pitching a fit about the others. In the hospital ward, the South African Read more
Popcorn Buddies
Every Sunday evening at Popop and Agogo’s house we have popcorn. I (Tim) have been doing the popping and Ian and Ireen have been helping pour the butter and salt it. Everyone jumps on the couch at 17:30 to watch South African Idols show and see which talent will Read more
Trumpeteers
Popop practices playing his trumpet at 5 PM everyday. The kids get such a kick out of his sessions. Ireen in particular loves just how loud the trumpet blows and the bubble cheeks required of the musician. Anything loud is sure to get the kids fired up, so they are right there by Read more
Our Little Poser
Ireen plays dress-up… puts on make-up and comes out to the living room full of people to show off. I don’t know where she got this, but recently she’s been propping her self against one hand and cocking her head to the side for poses. It’s cute for now… Notice she’s Read more
Getting Into Make-up
We gave Ireen a little make-up tray as a gift recently. No sooner had Ireen turned her back Ian had whisked it away to his room to try some on. Besides getting purple highlights smeared into Agogo’s carpet, Ian got a very very thick layer of pink “foundation” rubbed onto his Read more
Traditional South Korea
Mom and Dad Armes have just returned from South Korea where Dad was asked to conduct a series of lectures. Mom and Dad came back and told amazing stories of the Korean church and their culture’s commitment to excellence. They were truly ooo-ing and awe-ing Read more
Fast Asleep
Tristan’s cheeks are noticeably filling out as he continues to gain weight. We thought the Grandmas might appreciate this pic:
Time To Update Family Photo
Mama and Papa Hilty are returning to the US today, so we spent some time taking family photos. It’s crazy to think that our family is now 5 in size. Tristan is kind of hidden in the picture and Ian was a hunk to hoist up for the photo. We’re sad to see family leave, but my brother Read more
Sardinia Bay
The most gorgeous beach we’ve been to here in South Africa was in an area called Sardinia Bay. To reach the beach, we hiked a couple kilometers down the Sacramento Trail. There was a major Portuguese shipwreck (Sacramento) here back in the 1600s off a reef some 500 Read more