Our Highs

We sometimes play the High/Low game at dinner to discuss our day - what was the best part of the day/what was the worst?  We didn't make it to the lows, but here were the reported highs:

Ryan - Playing basketball in the courtyard with his dad and brothers.

Emily - Frozen yogurt with Emma.

Ethan - Playing at the park.

Kylen - Eating yogurt with sprinkles.

Emma - Exploring the Shuk and discovering a new park with the kids.

Scott - Having gelato with me on an afternoon date.

Cathi - Seeing Grannie, 96, discover Skype - she couldn't believe we were getting to see each other.

Scott starts school next Tuesday, 12th.  We are all falling into some comfortable family routines.  Good for us all.  Emma watched the kids today.  Scott and I headed out by ourselves for the day and explored.  Found the bus/rail central station to buy bus passes.  Also found a mall the kids with love - complete with a food court that includes a McD's.  We will be going back with the kids for sure!  Bought a fun long skirt and enjoyed some gelato while sitting on Jaffa street and looking for Israeli twins of friends back home.  So far we have found Esther George, Kelley Ritchie and Lynn Stafford!  Will try to snap picts if we are fast enough.

Tomorrow is Emma's day to go explore.  She's already located some art shops and galleries.  Kids are looking towards the weekend again.  Attempting to make Sabbath a really special day.  Going to see if there is a Reformed Synagogue to visit?

I started reading The Source, by James Michener.  I read it years ago before coming to Israel the first time, but only got about 2/3 through.  It completely changed my thinking about God and faith.  Check it out if you want a great read.  So fascinating to read it here.  It is resonating with me already on another level.  Understanding some of the nuances of relationship between Jew and Christian a little more clearly.  Tricky business.

Loving all the feedback.  Thanks everyone.