We just returned from our first mission trip as a family. We went with a team from our church to a small village in Baja, Mexico, to build houses for three families. We had an amazing time, and wanted to share some pictures and stories with you.The village we visited was remote and rural, and very different from the Mexico we have visited before. The people lived in extreme poverty, more like the conditions we’ve seen in Africa or India. Most of their homes were shacks built of found materials, . . .

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Here are some new pictures of the kids. It's hard to believe how big they are getting! Jafta is talking up a storm, and we can actually understand about 50% of it. India thinks he is the funniest thing around. They are both too much fun. . . .

I was discharged from the hospital today but unfortunately India had to stay on in an incubator due to some jaundice. Nothing serious, but needless to say we were NOT happy to go home without her! Please pray that this clears up quickly. It has been hard not being able to hold her or feed her while she's in the incubator. We also wanted to send some photos so you can see our little long-haired girl! We have been out of touch with phone calls - cell phones are off limits at the hospital and Mark . . .

Born October 7th, 20068 lbs 6 oz, 22 lbs . . .

We are excited to announce that we are expecting! This was an unexpected surprise, and we have been nervously waiting for the past few months to confirm that we would have a viable pregnancy. We had our 12 week ultrasound today, and the baby is healthy and thriving! Obviously, we are amazed and overjoyed, and so excited for Jafta to have a sibling so close in age. We are attaching a picture of the little guy (or girl). We woiuld certainly welcome your prayers in the coming months that we will . . .