Category Archives: Kids
Blue Tape
We have received the same question many times over the past 4 years: Why does Jonah wear blue tape on his forehead? Jonah was born with an eye condition that required patching and eventually surgery. At six months old he … Continue reading
ABC Bible Verses
This video is from the closing ceremony of the Parent Run School for the 2011 school year. Jonah’s class recited a verse for each letter of the alphabet from memory.
Doctor DeAnna!?!
There have been times as a mom that I think I know how to diagnose and treat our children. There have also been times where I felt qualified to diagnose and treat myself. In the States, although I “knew” the … Continue reading
CAM Car Races
Last Saturday were the local CAM Car Races, think pinewood derby invades Cameroon. I volunteered to run the event because the man who ran it in the past was not going to be in town for the week of the … Continue reading
The Anderson’s House a.k.a. Movie Theater
The boys and I are on Spring Break from school. With two boys always full of energy, I need to be creative in how to spend our days. I thought back to the things we really enjoyed in the States. … Continue reading
Kindergarteners
During Social Studies in class last Friday we (DeAnna & Jonah) covered cities. We talked about how cities have buildings, stores, churches and roads. To help them understand, they built their own city using blocks and train track pieces. After … Continue reading
Fire
During reading time I decided to take Jonah to the library to do some CD Rom reading games. We were working on the computer when the lights flashed off and on. Electricity is frequently shut off, so we didn’t think … Continue reading
Bonne Année
We had the opportunity to house sit for a family who went away during New Years. We enjoyed living in a different are of Yaoundé, seeing different things. We were thankful for a quiet New Years Eve, at our home … Continue reading
Christmas Eve Graffiti
It’s amazing what teenagers can do with sidewalk chalk. They have decorated the outer walls of the soccer field. R you noticing something missing from the greeting below, you R not alone. Christ has come for you and me and … Continue reading
Walking Part II
It’s been a little over a year since I last posted questions that the boys have been asking. I thought I would post another list of questions that our inquisitive boys have been asking as we walk to school, church … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 