some pics from our getaway to the beach

monkeys in the trees

beautiful mountains on the drive

Crocodiles in the river

Pics from Dive Trip and More of Girls

Awesome Sunrise on Sierpe River

Gorgeous Water at Cano Island

Our Silly Taylor Just Being Silly







Kamryn Clapping

Mohawk

Bam-Bam Hairdo

We haven't posted in a while, so we thought we would give a little update. The Dive trip was awesome- We got to experience many of God's gorgeous creations that most people never get to see. Completely indescribable. We saw several sharks, a sea turtle, a huge manta ray, schools of barracuda, and tons of other types of fish and coral. Visibility was about 80 feet, which is about as good as it gets. Anyone who's ever seen such diversity can't possibly deny God as the creator of everything.
We only have a few more weeks of school, and our first of three terms will be wrapped up. Please keep Kerri in your prayers that she would be able to continue staying at home with the girls. She is also still enjoying her involvement in the bible study. Pray that God would work and draw those girls to Himself. I have found a study to go to, but plan to try and start another group next term when I have a little more Spanish. As we've mentioned before, it is a process that takes time. We will never be perfect Spanish speakers, but hope to always continue to improve and soon be able to communicate the Gospel effectively. Please continue to keep us in your prayers, as they are the only reason we are here. Pray for wisdom and our safety as there have been several robberies in our area lately. Pray for the girls' health as several sicknesses have been going around our school.
We love and miss everyone and think about you all often.

14 months old and speakin' the Spanish

Kamryn's other wannabe boyfriend

Practicing walking













Mom bundled up Taylor after a bath

Cultural Day at School



Tia Amanda with the girls

The beautiful surrounding mountains

yesterday was the girls' 14 month birthday. They've been doing well, but today Kamryn started running fever. We made an appointment with the doctor and found out she and Taylor both have tonsillitis. They were put on augmentin and should be better in a couple of days. Please keep them in your prayers. I(Ted) am going out of town for the weekend on a diving trip, so remember Kerri also. We are also praying about a ministry opportunity. We are a little timid about trying to lead a bible study, because we don't have a lot of language at the moment, but we know if the Lord is leading us to do something, He will give us what we need, verdad(right)? We have been blessed this week to have our former pastor and professor Stan May and his wife, Iva here. They were the speakers for spiritual emphasis week. Praise the Lord for the refreshment they've brought. Thank you all for your prayers and we love you all.

Just an update

All over the house!






Kamryn eating the Dora see n say!

This is how Taylor eats-always has a leg propped up!



Just thought we'd post to get a few pics in and drop a line letting everyone know how we're doing. Everything here is going well and we've enjoyed our time. We haven't gotten out of town as a family, yet, but hope to take a short trip sometime soon. We'll let you know how that goes. There are lots of beautiful places to see here, so we hope to visit a few while we're here. We hope some of you can come visit and go with us as well :) I(Ted) am getting to go on a dive trip 4th of July weekend to an Island off the coast here, but the trip is gonna be a long one (6 hr bus ride followed by a 1 1/2 hr boat ride the next day) and would be all but impossible for Kerri and the girls to go on as well. We had hoped in the beginning they would be able to go, but we figured it would be better for the girls not to.
One thing to pray about is that one of the teachers has been quarantined under suspicion of swine flu. We won't know for a few days, so pray it's not and that whatever he has will not spread through the school. Since it's the beginning of cold and flu season here, please continue to keep the girls in your prayers as well. And as always, for us to UNDERSTAND AND SPEAK SPANISH! We long to be able to share the love of Jesus with the people around us.
Please also continue to pray for the girls Bible Study that Kerri is working with.. that God will reveal Himself to these girls and draw them to Himself... and that God will give me direction on where He would have me serve as well.
We love and miss everyone and as always covet your prayers.

13 meses (months)

A new suitor trying to move in on Kamryn with a flower and a kiss



Friends playing with pigeons and our experience in downtown San Jose








Kamryn and Taylor feeding themselves




Biker Chick with a goatee



new bathtub (They think it's a pool)



Can you believe the girls are over 13 months old now. They are all over the place and pulling up on everything. Taylor's two teeth are getting longer, while Kamryn still isn't showing signs of any. Speaking of teeth, I (Ted)got to experience a root canal in another country. I think it was all fine, except the dentist used too much of the numbing stuff, 'cause even my nostrils were so numb and relaxed, I couldn't breathe through them.
We got to take a trip downtown over the weekend with some friends. That was a new cultural experience, but was a little like New Orleans with street performers and venders and old architectural buildings. There was a big indoor market there where you can buy all kinds of things. We got some new coffee to try, which was pretty good, and the girls got some hand-made Costa Rican sandals. We also bought a painting from a street artist that we thought was pretty cool.
While I haven't really found my place in ministry here, Kerri has a neat opportunity that she is enjoying. She is working with some other ladies ministering to young girls, most of whom are pregnant, teaching them cooking skills and doing a Bible study. The good part is that I get to be the test dummy and get fat(ter) trying new recipes. Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support.