Fort hiking and 9 years ago

This morning we went with our friends (David, Laura, Jude and Silas) to Golkonda Fort, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golkonda. 

Sweet boys eating snacks after climbing tons of stairs! Harrison did a wonderful job climbing instead of having Bill or I carry him the whole time! 

Jude and Harrison = two boys who LOVE apple juice! 

We have decided to give our driver the day off (thanks to Laura and David driving!) so we will spend the afternoon hanging out at the hotel. 

This evening 9 years ago Bill proposed to me outside Unity Presbyterian Church (where we met 11 months before) In Terre Haute, Indiana. Certainly caught this 22 year old girl off guard as I was just starting my senior year of college and working two jobs. I love reflecting on that evening and I thank God everyday for bringing Bill into my life! 

Daddy's surprise

Harrison LOVES playing with his Legos pretty much every day. Tonight before Bill came home from work Harrison made this and extremely excitedly said "Daddy's surprise! It's his new telescope!!!!" I truly love his imagination! 

Planes

Harrison's first chapter book! I loved listening to Bill read this evening, the plan is to read Harrison two chapters a night. 

Great weekend!

Saturday started off with breakfast at the Westin and then to the mall in search of a baseball bat at HyperCity. No baseball bat was found but a cricket set was bought. Harrison and Bill played outside on the playground for a little while- love watching them play! We will have to research the proper way to play. 

On Saturday afternoon we took Harrison to see his first movie! In India the movies tend to only last a weekend or two and if the movie is in 3D then they will only show the 3D version. So not only did Harrison see his first movie but it was also in 3D. The movie was Disney Planes, he was so excited (and popcorn was a huge hit)! Also the movie theater had intermission, so weird for a 1.5 hours movie. The 3D glasses were all one size but the engineer in Bill was able to use two of my hair ties to make them fit Harrison's head better. 

 

Saturday night we went to the Bailes house (Kate made us dinner) where Harrison was introduced to Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. It was a great Saturday! 

Sunday Harrison (Bill and I stayed with him) went to Sunday School for the first time. The church service is 2 hours long so they need a lot to fill the time. All the kids are gathered together before breaking into smaller age group classes. We sang songs, heard a Bible story and prayed before watching a movie (not the normal routine- we think the Sunday School teacher was absent). Looking forward to next Sunday. 

A kitchen visitor looking for a snack.

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Had to do it...

Well friends and family I have done the unthinkable..... 

I bought instant coffee...the hotel coffee is AWFUL and not having access to a coffee shop I broke down and bought the instant...I have to admit it is better then the gross stuff at breakfast but FAR FROM Stumptown and Tony's...

Train ride at the zoo

Today was a great day spent at the zoo with Stella and Ethan before going to Beyond Coffee...much needed coffee for the mommas! 

Harrison and Ethan waiting for the zoo train to start! 

Seriously the largest turtle I have ever seen 

Baboon!!!