Last Day of school!

 

The kids had their last devotion time with Aunt Diane.  Then watched The Indian in the Cupboard movie, we had just finished reading the book.10 am, we headed off to get some PNG friends from the ACE school.  Then was track and field time organized by Jordan.    Running, jumping, throwing, snacks.    

And finished with pig, pig, chicken.  (our version of duck, duck, goose, since there is no word for goose)

Last of the last day of school

 

Finally, after 2 hours of fun in the sun, we headed down to our house for lunch.     

Ending the party with some confetti pops.  What a great school year!

Afternoon at the Highlander

 

Allison was done with school this week, but the MK school was still going until noon. 

We filled up the van, and headed in on Wednesday afternoon.  Spent 3 hours at the pool.  It was great weather.  The girls had not stayed in the water that much for a long time!  Fun afternoon.

Last adventures on the town…

 

As our weekend progressed, I took fewer pictures.  We finally went swimming at Gateway, which only has a little sign off to the side requesting the pool for guests only.  We have asked before and they let us swim.  We did buy shrimp and drinks. 

  

Next to the Japanese restaurant, I found a little oasis.  We made an appointment and I went back for a massage on Saturday.  It was very nice.

Finished off the weekend at the Italian restaurant, which was yummy.  Then up and off to the airport to head back to the girls.  Leaving Scott to enjoy his meetings.

The Happy Gardener’s PNG orchid Garden

 

WOW!  What a fun place.  We had a great time looking at the beautiful orchids and learning where they are from in PNG.  Here are some of my favorites, some are from SE Asia as well.

    

The Birds

 

Next door to the “adventure park” is an amazing Orchid garden.  It also has several types of PNG birds.  Our favorite were these Cardinal Lories. They would stick out their “tongue” to touch/taste your fingers.  At the end of their tongue was a brush that would stand up right before they licked. It would brush your finger lightly.  You can see it in the pictures if you look closely.  

Botanical Gardens

 

Only 4 Kina ($1) will get you into the PNG Botanical Gardens.  It was a fun stroll and a good way to spend an hour Saturday morning.   

Out on the town

If you live at Kudjip, if you pay several hundred dollars, one hour drive, and one hour flight, you could find your self at Port Moresby.  Scott needs to be there for meetings this week.  So, we went down early together.  I stayed Friday and Saturday and came back Sunday. 

We dropped off our things and headed to lunch at Airways.

I love this sandwich, I have got it several times.  Now they changed the bagel to oven faced.  And the bagel is not a real bagel, more like bread.  But all in all it was excellent! Airways even had a cheese room!  The smell reminded me of Uncle Bob’s cheese factory. Look at this amazing pool!  In PNG, if you eat at a restaurant, then you can use the pool.  At Airways, it has been many years since this has been true.  So, the pool is empty, but looks great.

After 6 hours of shopping (not buying much as the shops remind me that we are not in Kansas),we went to Daikoku, a Japanese steak house for supper.  It was good food, not the usual showmanship and flare of other chefs, but it was fun.

Mother’s Day

 

We were invited over to our friend’s house on Mothers day.  So, after church, we went to Elizabeth and Pradeep.  The Ballins were there and we had the most amazing Indian food.  I only snapped one good photo of all the girls reading.

Olivia’s Birthday

 

Now, just in case you know us…Olivia’s birthday is the 14th, not the 12th.  But because Scott and I are going to be gone and the girls are going to have a sleep over at the Kerr’s house, we celebrated early.     

It was a fun filled day! Olivia woke up early, but waited in bed, listening to a CD, for breakfast in bed.

Afterschool we had 4 friends over and a Strawberry Shortcake party.

How can it be 6 years ago that I journeyed up the gravel road to the private in patient room to meet Olivia for the first time?

She is a treasure.  Every day bringing joy and excitement into our lives.

Happy day dear Livy!

Settler’s Marathon

 

Saturday afternoon, we started playing Settlers of Catan about 2:30.  Eventually, before the day was out, we played 4 games.  Oh my!  What fun.  Now, thinking about it, I don’t think I won one game!