Feliz Navidad

Here in Peru the birth of Christ is celebrated on Christmas Eve, known here as Noche Buena. We spent the evening in the traditional Peruvian sense of traveling from home to home visiting with relatives and enjoying deliciously prepared hot chocolate and turkey dinner. It was a bit difficult for the kids to stay awake well past midnight but it proved well worth it as they watched a wonderful display of fireworks and then opened a few presents.

Merry Christmas - Feliz Navidad

Wishing you all great tidings of joy as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ this Christmas Day.

We extend are warmest wishes to you and your family and thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season.
It is a blessing and a privilage to serve our Lord here in Peru and we thank you for standing with us in this ministry. 

The Peruvian Aji Amarillo

Aji Amarillo, oh how I have missed thee.

The word aji in Spanish means chili pepper and amarillo means yellow. When fully ripened and ready to incorporate in to your most favorite Peruvian cusine, the aji will be orange in color. It is a staple in kitchens throughout Lima and is used in typical plates such as Aji de Gallina, Papa Huancaina, Locro de Zapallo and Lomo Saltado.

We're Losing it by Paul Washer

Happy 3rd Birthday

 Monday evening we celebrated Josiah's third birthday here in the house. We kept things simple and invited just the immediate family, although Christian would have been invited if he could have made it!



Happy 3rd Birthday Josiah



A little help please?



For the future Architect



Wait a second, it wasn't her birthday too was it?
What a suprise, the kids cousins chipped in and bought them both  bikes!

Lessons from Papa.

Wait until Christian sees this!
 One very excited little boy.

Cousin Katty

Cousin Jacky

Josiah taking notes from his older cousin Osquitar the architect.