These monthly photo dumps may look a little different since we’ve relocated, but hopefully the mix of ministry pictures and family happenings can still give you a good idea of what’s going on – both with the Mitcheners and with our favorite ministry in the DR. Enjoy these 31 January shots!
We took a quick trip to Ohio to visit family. Cal has claimed this kitty as her own and treats him like her dollbaby.A winter wonderland! All 3 kiddos loved the snowy fun this month!Cal got a fancy paint set for Christmas and has enjoyed trying her hand at some canvas painting.Back in the DR, many of our teachers, staff, and admin attended an ACSI conference in townKids were happy to return to school after a 2-week Christmas breakMs. Rosa warmly welcomed her secondary students back to classKrista and I were able to take a trip back to Freedom this month to help with some projects on the ground!We helped deliver a good number of sponsor lettersWe met the newest member of the Freedom ground team!Some afternoon iced coffee and computer work overlooking my favorite school buildingI would never admit to having favorites, but Cristofer has always made me feel like I’m HIS favorite with his big hugs and sweet smilesOur high schoolers are already preparing for their Independence Day celebrationLuis Manuel and Enmanuel asked me to take their picture – Roger enjoyed photo bombingOh.my.word. I couldn’t get enough hugs from these two sweeties! This little family has my heart for sure.Commence the food photos! 🙂 A typical school lunch at Freedom.Gotta catch a “sunrise over Freedom” shot, of courseYuleisy fixed us a huge spread of Dominican deliciousness. Locrio is a fave, and my family was salivating back home when I sent them the pictures.Salami and peppers served over bolloThis is heaven on a plate for me: Dominican avocado and fried plantainsI was able to spy on Scott playing bass Sunday morning from a couple thousand miles awayAnllelo has just 1 1/2 years left before graduation. He was one of my kindergarten babes! He helps the kitchen staff with breakfast jobs each morning before the majority of our students arrive.Jhoan! We miss this guy! Krista and I timed our trip perfectly! Some wonderful friends were also visiting while we were there!Exciting to see some work happening on a new playground area specifically with our pre-schoolers in mindAustin talked to the student body one morning about evaluating what is in your heart – whatever is found there will come out in your words!Ms. Diana working with her group of girls in English tutoringSoaking up those cuddles!Sweet dreams, little man!Headed back to INFor my birthday, my family indulged my board game obsession by getting me some fun new titles. Now, to find the time to play them! 🙂I know this little gal will very soon exchange her Barbies and doll-playing days for more grown-up activities. I’m dragging this season out for as long as I can because little girls don’t keep.
The Mitcheners 