a few words about Jacob and Kate

no news today, same old hang up in Durban. Nice cool morning here in Gabs. Sunny and about 55. Give it about 2 hours and it will be around 90. Here are some random pics for your viewing pleasure. If it is is an outdoor picture, hit Shift, Ctrl +Alt + del and you'll be able to smell the burning garbage. The tree in the pic is called a jacaranda . They line many of the streets here.

With all the postings and pics that revolve mostly about the twins and Maura, I've really forgotten to mention how proud we have been of Jacob and Kate and the way they have handled this whole move. Jacob has never complained...He misses his friends for sure, but has really been taking everything well and adjusting every day. He is getting more independent with school and doing well. I can't imagine what it has been like for him to be thrown into a new school, but I am proud of the way he handled everything here.

Kate.. is Kate. She walks around the school grounds saying hi to all her teachers, wearing her baseball cap and jumper... I know she misses her family and friends at home, but is doing great as well.

Their schooling seems very different, but just as challenging as home. Jacob just completed a speech about Native American Indians and their religious habits(funny we travel 8000 miles to learn about American Indians), and is currently doing some research about the Masai tribe of Kenya. I think he enjoys it. He is very excited about next year because in Standard 7 they complete a walk across the Makgadikgadi Pans http://www.botswana-tourism.gov.bw/attractions/makgadikgadi.html .

All for now, babies are ready for a nap. And a diaper change.