The Leaman Family

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Update

Homegrown peppers. Titus thought they were tomatoes and popped one. Ended in drama.

Tara is with us- so everything in life is better!! She went fishing and filled our freezer.

So we had fish for lunch today thanks to grandma!

First day of "futsal"..... So exciting!!! The boys have been so patient, but finally we are letting them play 2 nights a week. They were so happy... And 2 big boys got birthday shoes "to play better of course!"

Masters college girls

Girls Masters college bball team was here and we had a fun time running them around for a day. Then 12 girls came and had dinner and showers at our home. We are so grateful for a home we can use for these things!

We spent the afternoon at a "day time orphanage". 90 percent of these children's lives are impacted directly with drugs.

Afternoon

I know there are several pics of Roman lately.... But come on. Three year olds are the best!!!

Friday, August 2, 2013

Peroba

We had one week before classes and a sweet friend and I took off for a beach in Peroba. It is a peace of "heaven" where our friends have a family beach house. It is the same home we had our church camp at this year. It was such a treat to just be with the boys and focus on them before the routine and rush of school.

Back to school!

Fun with grandma!

Lukas took a pic in school for Grandparents day. And would u believe he got to go see it with his "real grandma" as he calls her. What a special time to have grandma Lucy here.

We spent a little time at the mall and I had to show this pic. Roman drank an espresso under daddy's nose... Quiet and sneaky. He did fine without a nap that day. Lukas and Titus tried unsuccessfully.

A few more

This poor kitty- the boys even force fed it fish they caught.

A real tea party.

Gravata

Doug had a lot of studying to get ready for his trip.... So we left him home and came to Tia's farm house with grandma Lucy!!!

We came so the boys could..... Do exactly what boys do. Climb trees and run all day.

had a little snack-

This little lizard is real. Darius is so brave.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

off to camp

The 3 big boys went to camp this week. Wow, it was hard to let them go. But Palavra da Vida is an hour away and they had cousins going and we decided to give it a try.

We signed the boys in and the boys saw a friend from school who lived in the States and speaks English. You know how it is-everyone looking around for a friend and a little bit of security....well, they wanted of course to be in the same cabin. They asked and the camp said "no". Zayin (who is so sweet, by the way) was upset. He saw the list and knew there was room in the cabin and didn't understand. The next 1/2 hour was a struggle and I gave a big speech on how this is how we live what we believe. God is in control of even these details....we can trust His plan. Zayin continued to reason and struggle. Then the news of "we can, we can"....their friend came running down the trail! So a little while later while we were hauling bags around Zayin said, "Mom, I think this was just a test for my heart. I failed, didn't I?" If you have the patients to read this blog, friend...let this encourage you. Our tests are a sovereign plan to produce perserverance, character, and hope! Rom 5:3-5

I went to visit yesterday. The boys are having a blast. I took a pic by their cabin (little did they know I wanted to show how the clothes were hung to dry....I'm thinking they won't dry, but I don't know). Titus cried when I left ripping my heart out, but he didn't know today was mud obstacles and races, paint ball, and a refilled canteen card. I think everything will be fine after a night's rest.

This is Titus's 2nd cousin...they were in the same cabin. Buddies for sure!!!

And of course, Sollie had a fun special day too...

Maragogi

Last week we went to a "Puritan's Conference" a few hours away. I thought it would be fun for you to all see a little of the "countryside" on the drive. What is amazing to me....well an answer to your prayers is that for years this country felt strange and somehow now it feels like home.

This is a very silly birthday smile. Roman turned 3 while we were away. He started off the morning, while we were all asleep, by leaving the room and walking down to the lobby. What a horrible way to start his 3rd birthday. A reminder these children are a gift from the Lord for sure. Its a good thing a family with 6 boys stands out a little...they knew right where to bring him. We put a chair in front of the door after that... : )