haircuts and surprises

Until this recent Tuesday, our boys latest haircut was last October!  When we left Uganda in early December Toby promised his friend Abraham that he wouldn't cut his hair until Abraham saw him again in May. 

Toby and Abraham hauling water, circa 2010

Sorry Abraham, but these manes were becoming unmanageable!  So, off to "Sport Clips" to see what could be done. . .

Kevin and his "dog on head" as we affectionately termed it before it was chopped down to a decent length.

Toby, so serious. I post this one only and not the pics of the process because he whined that he  didn't want to be "blog fodder" !!

"My HAIR is GONE!"

My handsome men!

 After the hair cuts we went out to a late Mother's Day lunch at the Macaroni Grill.

Little Miss A drawing pictures of the chicken crossing the road on the paper table cloth. "Why did the chicken cross the road? To do the chicken dance!"

Our house in Long Beach is a tremendous blessing to us! It is so peaceful and bright! We are deeply thankful for this lovely, temporary place while we stay in the U.S. a few more months.

 Yesterday, one of our new neighbors brought us some cupcakes and left us her phone number in case we need anything. Other neighbors have also been friendly with their greetings and warm welcomes. God is continually reminding us of His goodness in His people!

Tonight the kids are out with Grammie for a surprise ice cream treat! To be able to do something fun with Grammie on the spur of the moment is a sweet gift that we haven't been able to experience since living in Uganda. God keeps reminding us of the good things that are a part of this extra time stateside!