Braving the Sandstorm

Today we had a crazy weather day. The sky was yellowish orange with almost no visibility, which clued us in to the fact we were having a sandstorm! Oh, and the fact that you could feel sand in your teeth as you talked. Check out the sky color... This was during the middle of the day. Soon after, the sky started to dump reddish brown sleet and then snow.

Looking up

This morning was the first morning in a few days he woke up hungry and got up to play on his own. Hopefully this is the beginning of the end of this terrible thing called Rotavirus. Thanks for all your prayers!

My First Pet

Meet Frosty the white goldfish. Sadly his friends Bubbles and Chuy didn't make it. But Frosty has been a great pet so far...

Sea of Galilee

On a recent family day, we visited some ruins which overlook the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. The view was amazing, and so was the chance to be near the place of Gadara, where Jesus healed someone (Matthew 8:28-34).

The cows were a highlight for Justice...

A mosque nestled in the valley near Golan Heights. For more about this area, check out the movie "The Syrian Bride."

Water efficient agriculture

Catching Up

Since I haven't posted anything in so long, here is a brief summary in pictures of our adventures this past year:

May 2011, Brian graduated with his Masters Degree!

Summer Texas fun!

Justice turned three in August!

A visit to Grandpa and Grandma's before our big move.


We're ready for our new adventure !

September 2011, We made it! Lots to unpack...

Our garden is growing.

One of many neighborhood cats.

We have olive trees!

Settling in...

Beautiful fall weather!

A camel sighting...

Hiking in the desert mountains


A happy day! Getting ready for the cold winter...

Grandmomma's visit

December 2011, Our first Christmas in this home - and the black car which turned out to be his favorite gift.