Week 35

August 28
Another grocery shopping trip to PriceSmart (like Costco). Sunday's are busy, and the lines are l-o-n-g. But thankfully they move pretty quickly (most of the time).

August 29
My alarm clock finally died. It had been working off-and-on for the last few weeks. It occasionally needed a "break" and would show weird partial numbers instead of the correct time for a few hours, then it would come back. But, this time, it didn't come back. It's been alternating weird partials non-stop. I'm using a temporary alarm clock from the guest bedroom until I find another one I like. And, just so you appreciate the craziness of my alarm clock, I've added a video clip below...it really is crazy!

August 30
Bible Study again! I really enjoy getting a chance to chat with some of my favorite people. Thanks Jen and Abby!

August 31
A package! My mom sent us goodies from Peru. We love getting packages, and when they have candy in them - it's even better! We are already enjoying the delicious treats...thanks, Mom!

September 1
Game night with Jen, Mami, and Abby! I forgot my camera so Abby used her iPad...it was really funny trying to fit us all in. And playing games was super fun!

September 2
We went out to Crepes & Waffles for lunch. I had to try their Peruvian Chicken Crepe. It said it was made "in the style of Aji de Gallina". Sure enough, it was Aji de Gallina in a crepe. It tasted OK and was fun to try. It was very interesting with the different texture from the crepe. We'll have to go back to try their vast selection of crepes and other treats.

September 3
Finally -college football season again! We were really excited to watch the first Oregon Ducks game this year. Unfortunately, our cheering did not help them win. But, we're still hoping for a good season for the Ducks and our other favorite teams!

Week 25

June 19
We went shopping at Pricesmart and we took a couple guys who are new to Panama. It was a good outing - we all bought some good stuff. Then we ate lunch at the food court...tasty fried chicken and pizza!

June 20
Bill gave me a punch bowl for our anniversary. The 3rd anniversary is crystal. I love it and can't wait to use it.

June 21
I recently started playing my computer game. It's not new, I've just been waiting to play it for several years...I'm not sure why I was waiting. It's a fun game, but I've discovered I'm not a very patient person so sometimes I cheat!

June 22
Bill doing his homework with the dog. They were cuddling on the floor and it was really cute!

June 23
I'm sick again! I've been sick more here in the last 1.5 years than in any of the other places I've lived. Thankfully, NyQuil makes me feel better.

June 24
We had delicious kebabs for dinner. Chicken, onions, and peppers grilled to perfection. It really was a wonderful meal.

June 25
This is the "spare change" can that I've filled up for church. The youth group collects the cans to raise money for their missions trip. Time to turn my can in.

Week 12

March 20
We went to Taco Bell because we like it. They always ask for your name before they take your order. Bill and I get tired of spelling out our names for them in Spanish (because they are so difficult), so we use "easier" names. Bill uses "Aaron" because we thought it was easier for Spanish speakers - and it's his middle name. Apparently, it's not that easy either! They have NEVER spelled it right at Taco Bell...don't they watch Food Network and see Aaron Sanchez obsess about his name? I guess not. We have since decided Bill should use "Jose" or "Pablo" because it would be impossible for them to get those names wrong...right?

March 21
I made dinner and it was super scrumptious. We had fried rice with diced ham and stir-fried teriyaki vegetables. It was almost a healthy meal...and really, really tasty!March 22
We got a surprise day off of work because a former vice-president of Panama died and it was declared a national day of mourning. I spent the day sleeping in and playing games with my friends. It was so much fun! And - I actually one the game for once...that makes it even more fun! Yay! March 23
I got a cookbook for Christmas from my brother and sister-in-law: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2. It has all kinds of famous restaurant recipes and I finally used it to make Cheddar Bay Biscuits, like the ones from Red Lobster. I was happy because the recipe wasn't too difficult and the biscuits were really good. I think I made them too big, so next time I'll use a smaller scoop, but they were very tasty. I LOVE this cookbook and look forward to using it a LOT! March 24
BEFORE: I'm planning to get my hair cut so I took a picture to show how long it was. Not the longest it's been, but long enough to be annoying. I was ready for something different.March 25
AFTER: here is my short haircut. This is the shortest my hair has been in over 10 years. I'm still getting used to it. It's kind of funny, but I think I like it. At least I don't hate it!March 26
Dry season is officially over...I think. It started pouring today...raining so hard you couldn't see across the street. It's hard to take a picture that captures just how hard it was raining, but I tried. After about an hour, the rain suddenly stopped.

Week 4

My first full week with braces is over...and I survived it. I'm still adjusting and figuring out how to live with metal in my mouth. The pain has lessened and I've been able to eat more and more each day (which isn't good for my diet). But, I still fall back on ice cream and pudding occasionally because it's comforting and delicious. Enjoy the pictures from my past week.

January 23
As a Christmas gift, I received The Game of Life. I love games and Life is no exception. It was fun to get a chance to play with Abby and Erica...and also fun because I won.

January 24
Bill and I spent the evening watching our Netflix movie (Stargate: The Ark of Truth). We can't watch the Netflix streaming movies here so we rely on the ones in the mail. We love Netflix!
January 25
Since we watched movies last night, Bill had to work extra hard on his homework tonight.

January 26
Pampered Chef party!! I had lots of fun and bought more than I expected. Maggie and I are dangerous when we "shop" together!

January 27
I'm so excited!! My shoes arrived today. I've had the same pair of Adidas sandals for over 10 years...and they broke last month. I finally have a replacement pair and I'm thrilled!

January 28
OK, so this one is boring. I realized at 10:00 PM that I hadn't taken any pictures yet. I tried to think of something more interesting but couldn't. I'll try to keep these boring pictures to a minimum.

January 29
Bill made pancakes for breakfast. They were delicious...especially with my sister's homemade Marionberry Syrup! What am I going to do when the syrup runs out?

More Pizza

Last Saturday, we had pizza again (imagine that). But, more exciting than the pizza was the company! We had tons of fun. Rachael, Sarah, Alex, and Mike all came for SNP. While we ate, we watched the finale of The Amazing Race (which I love and I made everyone love it with me). After the show, we played games. I really like playing games and we had a lot of fun. First we played Pictionary, which Sarah and I totally dominated. Next, we played Outburst, which is a lot of fun. And then, we played Apples to Apples. We also enjoyed cupcakes that Rachael made...super yummy. It was so much fun...I want to do it again. We stayed up really late but I didn't mind at all because we were having so much fun. I didn't take any pictures, but Rachael did (thanks Ray-Ray). Here is proof that we had a great Saturday night!