WHO WE ARE

• Toblerone: That would be me. I’m a stay-at-home mom with a toddler at my skirt hem, and I quite like it that way.
• Kabob: The husband in this clan of ours, and the Love of My Life. I’m glad he picked me.
• Chickpea: Resident mascot, mess-maker, and cutie-patootie. We wouldn’t be the same without her, nor would I really be sleep deprived have that much to write about.

Garbanzo: The little one in utero. He’s male.

We are a family of three four who is learning how to transition from life in the majority to a life as expats. There’s different sights, different sounds, and different smells. And we want to be right where we’re supposed to be, doing just what’s planned for us. Mostly, we’re dependent on our daily bread, and because of that, we have peace.

I like writing, cooking, good books of all kinds, really good coffee made in a French press, quiet mornings, going on walks wearing my Chacos, being with my family, and hanging out with people. I have an abundantly full life, far more than I possibly deserve. I am blessed.

Things I miss:

• My extended family
• Friends
• My local fellowship
• Going to coffee shops and bookstores – alone
• the Food Network
• Central air-conditioning
• Tex-Mex

But you know? The way technology is these days, I can’t say that any of these things can shake a stick at the privilege of getting to live our life. Thanks to Skype, the blogosphere, iSight, and cyberspace in general, the world is pretty darned small. I think we’re a-okay.