Settling in

Here are some pictures of us settling in our first week (many of them taken by Jon). Everyone is healthy, over the jet lag, and doing really well. Its even hot out today, yeah!!!

Joel and Jon on top of a termite hill

"Auntie" Laura showing Joel around. Laura heads up the KCF office and child sponsorship program.

Finny going for a walk, not looking like he wants to move out of the way!!

Jeff meeting the carpentry teacher in the woodshop

Finny waiting for Dad to finish meeting in the woodshop

Finny and Avin just getting out of the car when we first arrived to Kibaale, running to meet the new kids!

Looks like they found friends already!!

The kids checking out the new yard!

Avin and Finn at our new table, helping us unpack everyone's groceries

A lot of bags in our living room!

The road towards Kibaale town

Family picture in London

A different start

So far things have been a little bit different than our first few days in Mpigi....

1. I (Jeff) have been sick, nothing serious, probably a flu I brought with me!
2. Avin is covered in some itchy rash, she must have played in the wrong bush!
3. The weather has been cold, for Uganda, but when we first arrived in Mpigi it was soooo Hot!
4. Shannon saw a Black Mamba, just a baby one, but they figure the Big Mama is close by!!!!

Back in Uganda

We just wanted to let you all know that we have safely arrived to our new home in Kibaale, Uganda. The flights were both good, the kids slept thru most of them and loved getting outside in London!!

We're looking forward to an exciting couple of weeks, meeting everyone, getting acquainted with the property, and settling into our new home. We'll post some pictures soon!!

Thank you for all your prayers!!!

Looking Ahead

This week is bittersweet for our family, its Joel’s last week of school, his last soccer game on Saturday, Jeff’s last day of work is today, and we are having to saying goodbye to all of our family and friends! We are going to miss everyone so much, we feel so supported as we leave though, and truly blessed to have people at home caring, loving and praying for us!!!

There are a few things we are excited about now as we look ahead too!! The kids are pretty excited about the 2 long plane rides, as well a run through London during our layover! They are very excited to see all their friends in Mpigi next week, they have really missed them! We’re also looking forward to showing them Kibaale, settling into our new home, as well meeting everyone at the school who we will be working and living alongside!!!!

This is a view of the Kibaale property

Our new house

The kitchen, we have hot water, a fridge, freezer and even an oven this time!!

Dining Room



Living room