Book Sorting

We have books ... LOTS of books.  In preparation for our return Stateside, the girls are busy sorting which to sell, give away or keep - not an easy task.

As a sidenote, Lia and Val are lookin' good as they wear our family's Big Ten colors.

Sweet Ride

We saw this beauty near our place.  Meg immediately called it the "roly-poly car."  Perfect.

The owner says it seats three people.  Must be of the smaller-framed variety.

Note on the past five months

If you’ve looked at or followed our blog, we appreciate your visits.  It’s been quite some time since we’ve posted anything – our move from East Asia to the U.S. has been a whirlwind … to put it mildly.  We’ve had a ton a lot of travel and have finally settled here in Orlando.  (It’s mid-September as I type.)

Our transition back to the States has been challenging on multiple fronts, but God has sustained us, provided for us, and given us strength when we most needed it.  To Him we’re most grateful.  While we’re a bit battered and bruised, we’re trusting Him for healing and restoration – physically, emotionally and spiritually.  We know He is able so our eyes and hearts are determinedly fixed upon Him.  Who else is worthy of our gaze?

To catch up, we’d like to hit some of the high points of our last days in Asia and then fill in with our summer moments – many wonderful memories with family and friends.  We won’t be able to catch them all, but we’ll see what turns up as we load the pictures from our camera. :) 

Since it’s now mid-September, we’ll go back in time a bit to get a glimpse of a few of our Bockman happenings.  Thanks for your interest and for journeying with us!

Egg Hunt 2013

This year, over 30 expat and local kids participated in our Easter egg hunt.  In addition, a few of the kids' parents and grandparents.  The kids were very cute ... but watching a handful of grandmas giggle and run around was just plain hilarious.

Here's our first group of seekers.

An egg was spotted on a window sill ... and the boys versus girls race was on.

Meg blocks while Val and Nana begin their effort to retrieve it.

Uh-oh.  A boy comes in from the side like Spiderman.

And nabs it!

Putting them back in the boxes to be counted and for the next round of fun.

 

Looking Like Spring

Our kitchen "art board" is looking like spring!  Good job, girls!
[Made with chalk and paint]

 

Easter Preparations

Our family and some friends spent an afternoon decorating over 180 eggs.  Last year, we had 90 eggs for our apartment complex egg hunt.  This year we figured we'd double it.

 
Meg's "Patriotic Chicken" and its corresponding egg.  I like it.

Our lenten 'tree' is complete as well.  This was a great way to prepare our hearts to celebrate our risen Savior.

  

Dad's Birthday

A local friend MADE this lamp for me for my birthday.  Is it awesome, or what?!  Very impressive.

In the morning, a bunch of cards were waiting for me.

A favorite gift was a box of Cheerios - no joke.  Our local import store recently got the real deal Cheerios.  Not cheap.

Lori made some fabulous cream cheese frosted cinnamon rolls.

The cards.

Lia's excellent and sweet poem.

We went to the international fellowship in the afternoon, and then we had dinner with a host of friends.  I had a nice birthday!