Lately...

So I decided to share my last post on my Facebook page, because it was a message from my heart to the masses, and FB is an excellent public platform.

It was "shared" a number of times, and I'm so, so grateful it was received with open hearts and equal desire to spread the word about the important difference between *Muslim* and *Radicalism*.

Because it was shared several times, I'm thinking there may be some new folks reading today.

Hi. 

You are more than welcome here.

But, I just want to let you know that while my last post was passionate and thoughtful, most the time I just write about my family's daily life here in the Middle East.

Most the time I just post pictures of our (super cute) kids and write about the latest way in which I've managed to injure myself.

Occasionally, something stirs about within my heart and my mind, and I let it churn for a bit, and then suddenly it flows out my fingertips onto a page like word vomit...like my last post.

I'm incredibly passionate about my Jesus and my people.

I'm passionate about children's rights and giving all kids a voice.

Those are hills I will always die on.

But I'm also pretty passionate about sleeping in and really delicious macaroni and cheese.

I only go so deep here, ya'll.

So.

If you're looking for something insightful to read on a regular basis, please follow Glennon, or Jen, or Stephanie.

Those blogs never fail to leave me laughing, crying, and thinking.

If you're looking for elevator selfies with the world's cutest twins...

 ...and random tales about an incredibly pale woman in her mid-thirties stumbling her way around her new life in Kuwait, with the only occasional insightful post, feel free to stick around =).

Life lately...

It's Ramadan (many things are closed during the day) and it's HOT out, so we've been spending a lot of time indoors lately.

Luckily, we're well versed in entertaining ourselves within the walls of our apartment...

The cats we are hosting for the summer are feeling comfortable around here...

We're all pretty happy about that, especially this girl...

We've been hanging out with friends...

...and LOTS of swimming...

... some exercising...

...and grocery shopping...

We went to a friend's house for our weekly Crafty day, where we did a knitting craft!

The boy declared his a Ninja Star...

Sister had such a great time creating several different things! Knowing how to knit already (Thanks Gaga!) made her right at home with this activity...

We had David's birthday to celebrate...

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The kids decorated the living room for him =)

We're pretty big fans of this guy!!!

Lots of hanging around the house, drawing...

...and being goofy...

...and more drawing...

...playing games...

...and reading books...

...and learning new skills...like how to play Poker ;).

David taught the twins how to play the game, including all the important parts like keeping a Poker Face. 

They are very serious about this...

He's also taught them about "trash talking" when playing. They're pretty hilarious with their attempts, especially since they almost always accidentally refer to the game as "Pokey". 

There are few things cuter than your six year old mustering up their toughest face and saying "Momma, I'm gonna kick your booty at Pokey!"

And that's life lately around here =).