When you don't hear from us in a while, it's either because something's up or nothing's up. We're glad to report....nothing. :O) We are all doing well and just as busy as can be. Al and Rachel are still both working - each one trades off with the other to be with the kids while the other works. Al is still very busy at seminary, but has had an issue with his health this semester. An upper respiratory infection followed by bronchitis has had his less than 100% for over 2 months now. He is feeling much better, has been on lots of meds, but is still trying to shake the spontaneous coughing fits that make him lose his voice. Rachel has a lot of very busy students and has a studio party coming up next week.

The kids are GREAT! Both have excellent health and are learning and growing so fast. They are our daily blessings and we know that full well! Hava is speaking and counting and learning her colors in both Portuguese and English. She is much more fluent in both now. She has a very sweet demeanor (95% of the time - the other 5% we count as her being a 3-year-old), loves to help, play instruments, play outside and watch movies AND is fully potty trained! Levi is the smiliest, happiest baby either of us has ever known. He is very independent - into EVERYTHING, crawling and pulling himself up to standing. He is our ball of laughter and peace. He is still a bit small for his age, but growing properly. The latest news we have on his kidneys is that the left is still a bit underfunctional, but nothing to worry about and his urachal sinus seems to not be a problem anymore, so for now, no surgeries needed.

Lately, we've had friends come to visit from NY, had a wonderful passover season and are now counting down the days till Shavuot. Al also celebrated another birthday. With the great weather that finally found its way to north Texas, we love to go to the park and play outside.

I tried to upload some pictures here, but to no avail. I will try again later.