Cat Murderer

This morning while we were playing with play dough the kids asked me to make them cats. So.... I made them cats. Seconds after making one for my girlie, she picks up her big brother's gun and shoots the cat. Then she held it up to show me and proudly announced that the cat was dead :)

Just in case you were wondering.....
Yes, she's in a princess dress
while holding a pistol
and shooting a cat.
Total discrepancy, I know.

Ramadanin'

Friday was the first day of Ramadan. In short, it is a month of fasting from food and drink from sunup 'til sunset (click here to read more about it). At sunset EVERYONE stops to eat. Most often, the men eat outside in the streets with neighbors and the women eat inside. If you are on the street during fatuur, you will be offered food continuously until you accept or leave! And if you happen to be the lone car driving down the street you just might get flagged down to come eat!
For us, Ramadan is a great time to meet with friends and neighbors. This month people are seeking to draw closer to God.  It is our prayer that they will see the Truth and that God will use us as His instruments.

Abeer, my language helper.
It amazes me how patient she is with me!

The kids with some of Abeer's nieces and nephews

Small Julia! 10 months old and soon to be a big sister!

Beautiful girls!