Family Visit

John and Gayelene have arrived in Chicago! It feels like we have been waiting so long for them to arrive, and now they are here. We took them out to a celebratory dinner at our favourite with-the-kids-restaurant. The kids have been so excited to see them, and have lots of cuddles and chats.

Soccer

With the immanent arrival of Fall, the soccer season has started. Dante had his first practise last Wednesday, and played his first game on Sunday. He did really well, and really enjoyed it. Of course, his father is pretty stoked to finally see his son on the soccer field!

Gardening

The children each spent a week at the Botanic Gardens over summer. Each day they brought back a plant they had potted. We had already created a samll garden under the pine tree, so we dug some extra holes for the new plants. The kids really enjoyed gardening, and watching some of the flowers come out.

Dante decided that he could be a plant too, and hopped into the hole. Of course, the gtreatest interest was all the worms.

Scott's studies

Scott's friend Jake has been studying German with him. He came over from New York, while his wife, Heather, packed up their apartment and finished up at her work. We introduced Jake to Chicago style pizza. It has a very deep, think pastry, and an almost soupy topping. Very filling. Jake and Heather are now living in an apartment very close to where we are.

Scott has his final exam in German tomorrow. It has been a long and intense course over summer, and we will be very thankful when it is finished. Scott has been getting good marks so far, so hopefully he will do well enough in the exam. Next week he has a break, then semester will start again.

Scott has also started work with D A Carson. He is excited about his first project, and working together with Andy, who works full time for Carson.

We are watching a bit of the Olympics - but of course they only really show the USA team, so it is hard to see what the Aussies are doing. Fortunately for the internet, we can keep up with some of the Aussie news.

Opps! I uploaded the wrong bit. But it is my bedtime now, so I will try again tomorrow. At least the music is still worth listening to :)

This video was produced by Caitlin. She is a uni student from our church who looks after the girls two mornings a week. It goes for 9 mins. I especially love the music. We are very grateful to have Caitlin!