We had two really relaxing and enjoyable days at the beach together. I think Karen needs a week there (without her cell phone, Uncle Dickie!) to rest and rejuvenate. She only talked on her phone twice - to check on the kids at the home and to see if the truck was fixed to pick us up. We encouraged her to eat lots, to take naps and to go to bed early.
This is the view we enjoyed from the patio restaurant.Alex really enjoyed his time swimming. He gets SO excited in the water - it's like trying to hold onto a giant squirming squid! His favourite game was chasing Josiah in the pool. I held him while he swam like mad after Josiah. Those two guys spent a ton of time together, with Josiah being a big help with keeping him busy, taking him to the park and pushing him around.
It was a very nice family time and everyone enjoyed themselves. Below, Tevan is enjoying a hug with his grandma.
Ariane is happy about the fact that she got a nice tan and can't wait to show her dad that she is browner than him!
The kids were thrilled on the way home to ride in the back of the truck. They sang songs and laughed like crazy most of the way home.
As soon as we got home, we dropped off our bags and drove to Borel to have a short visit with Solange, a friend who got married today. She was a beautiful bride and we were happy to have a chance to congratulate her. Cecile was in the wedding party so all of the kids from the home were there too. The truck is gone to the mechanics for a few more touches to get it in working order, so we took 7 mototaxis back to HATS.
Tevan, Ariane and I on a mototaxi.
Tevan, Ariane and I on a mototaxi.Karen says to tell everyone she had a wonderful time at the beach and is looking forward to another trip there soon.
3 comments:
Glad you had a great time at the beach. It was important for you all to have that time together.
I missed your blog for the 2 mornings I had to go without. What will I do when you go home?
Love to you all, I am so proud of you all.
Aunt Sandy
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Je suis tellement content que tout le monde s'amusait autant à la plage. La seule chose que je dois dire à Ariane, c'est que je me bronzerai plus qu'elle quand je vais à Costa Rica!!! :-)
Il me semble que Jos a vraiment aidé beaucoup avec Alexandre - je suis fier de toi Jos!!!
Mariah, tu as l'air très jolie dans les photos à la plage! Tu es une vrai demoiselle maintenant!!
Tévan, une des photos de toi et Grammy me fait penser que ta dent d'en bas branle plus fort!? Il y a une espace plus prononcée que je peux voir dans la photo! Est-ce que c'est ça?? Ne perds pas la dent si elle tombe en Haïti!! Sinon, comment la fée des dents va-t-elle la retrouver??
J'ai si hâte de vous revoir le 2 janvier. J'envoie plus de salutations pour tous nos amis là-bas.
Don (Daddy)
Hi Liette (and Kids)
Glad to hear that you had such a good time relaxing at the beach. I am also really happy to hear that the construction went well. Enjoy the heat as there has not been a whole lot of it here. See you soon, love Mary & Hunter
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