The only way out is through… Biking? :D

It’s become our PE class, our outdoor playground, time to explore our community and socially distant way to say hi and chat from afar with folks around us.

This hill out of our ‘hood is killer… but after numerous rides (and pushes from Daddy), he is crowned king of the hill!

And this is WFHWH (Work from Home While Homeschooling) with a bazillion apps, devices, log-ins, worksheets and PJ’s 24/7. New normal. :P

Some bedtime worship song jamming to center us. :)

Yes, we think you can touch that surface, haha.

And seeing snow is making us sigh from not getting enough days on the slopes. Next season, hopefully…

Easter was a little different this year… But then, maybe not so different… He has still conquered the grave, trampled over death. He still reigns and what can we do but fix our eyes upon His cross?

And a freaky bunny family Easter photo like no other. :))

Social Distancing in SD be like…

We have been trying to maintain a posture of gratitude despite these uncertain times. So appreciative that we are able to do meaningful work remotely that we enjoy while many are severely affected by the pandemic. And though quarantining means less activities and group get-togethers, in SD, it’s more time exploring the great outdoors.

We’ve been discovering some off the beaten path places — there’s something about being in nature that removes us for awhile from everything else going on and reminds us how small we are, how fleeting this moment in time. This shall pass… We shall pass… But these trees, land, dirt, rocks will still be here. Have been here.

It was pretty steep and slippery. We heard that someone had to be airlifted out a few hours earlier so we were super careful.

A Lego Zoom par-tay. :). But is E dozing off? Haha, no.

True shadow boxing. :D

Hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane.

No one would have guessed that the end of 2019 a virus would develop that would shake our entire world into this new decade. In efforts to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus, life as we know has been significantly altered as we limit social interaction — closing down schools, offices, restaurants, gyms, playgrounds, sports activities/games and public, large gatherings of people.

But we rise to such a time like as this…

A time to be creative — in how we learn, worship, do community, work (with kid(s) in tow!), cook (w/ more limited ingredients), work out, be neighbors. It’s a time to explore new hobbies (at home), read, think, hug your loved ones just a bit longer and tighter, rest, be still and mindful, meditate, drive less (though, no traffic), doodle/draw/color, have meaningful conversation with family, ration how we wipe our butts (a la TP shortage), slow down, embrace home sweet home. A time to get outside and soak in the sunshine, inhale fresh air and thank Mother Earth for giving us open spaces to roam and explore. Time to pray for our leaders, our nations.

We, as one human race, will join hands to fight this enemy… and when it is over and we have conquered, we will look back and see how we have loved and believed and gave and persevered and healed and held fast to faith and grown.

Vida Loca? Or perhaps Pura Vida? The simple, pure life that the Costa Ricans are known for — grateful in all circumstances and looking at life with no worries, fuss or stress.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

And of course, this comes as NO surprise to Him who knows all things, holds all things. No surprise. He is sovereign.

See everyone on the other side…