Only in the Dominican

Hey gang!  We are definitely settled in now, Praise the Lord!  Overall things have been going very smoothly minus a few inconveniences, but that's to expect with any house and move.  The hardest part has been figuring out things like when the trash comes (according to our neighbor Jose "they come when they want to", us as Americans are still trying to determine the schedule and we have it down to every 6-7 days or so) and how electricity works (aka who do we pay; there is no company you call to set it up, it's just on and you might have to pay a neighbor or someone- according to Pastor Rivas "they will let you know"), how to keep the dogs out of your trash (J currently has the trash can lid tied to the base and the whole thing tied to the fence), and how to keep the chickens out of your yard or better yet how to get them out of your yard (being a city girl, I have no idea how to scare/get chickens to move in the direction you want them to). 

It is quite the adventure and I often say "only in the Dominican."  On that note, J and Checo (part of the AIM team) had practice and VBS with a group of kids today at Cangrejo.  Throughout their practice, I saw 2 pigs, 2 horses and 1 cow grazing/roaming across the field.  That was definitely an "only in the Dominican" moment.

And here is the part you have all been waiting for, more pictures!! 

 Aubrey munching on some cantaloupe.

 You are standing at our front door looking into the living room.

 The kitchen and dining area.

 The kitchen.

 Obviously, the bathroom.

 A picture of Aubrey's dresser.  I thought it was super cute and the knobs are flowers.  :)

 

 We learned a recipe to make banana smoothies; however, the power was out so only a few electrical outlets work.  Therefore, J was using the only one available and blending on his lap.

Aubrey completely enjoying the banana smoothie.  Not sure if you can tell, but she has a moustache and goatee of smoothie. 



And for all you avocado lovers, they hand them out by the dozens down here.  There are several trees right around us and our neighbors keep us well stocked.  Avocado for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack!  (And yes, the avocado truly is the size of Aubrey's head.)