basket of puppies

as i was reflecting on my weekend, a basket of puppies is what most adequately describes it, i think.

we hosted 4 ADRA volunteers this weekend. they are a group of young people (19-25) that volunteer at the orphanage that we have been helping recently. they are a spirited bunch, willing to try almost anything. it makes sense though, these young people all come from germany and are working in mexico. that means at least 3 languages, german, spanish and english. wow! i envy them.

after i picked them up at 10 a.m. on friday and fed them, i asked them what they wanted to do while they were here. SHOPPING! was the answer. no problem. we dropped their stuff off at the house and i took them to the chandler mall. i told them i'd pick them up after they called me.

saturday we went to church where they sang a beautiful song for the congregation. saturday night it was back shopping at the mall.

sunday w took them down to the end of the block and got them each on my dirtbike. not a single one of them fell and two of them were quite good! here's a link to some of the pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ywr969/OnAnySunday?authkey=93RjyeowUeA

anne has some natural talent. now remember, she's only ridden a scooter that did not have any gears. the other one riding the wheelies is w:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1wgCn9dpm0


trying to get them rounded up and all going in one direction was like a basket of puppies. always one, or two of them going off in a different direction when everyone was ready to do something.

when i dropped them off at the bus terminal, i said they were welcome back, i meant it.

ah, a lovable bunch and the house is too quiet without them.