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House hunting was stressful. Turns it is hard to have three little kids, whether in the U.S. or Ecuador. And turns out it’s hard to schlepp them around town via bus, taxi, and walking. Jade’s 2 year old legs didn’t last too long before she asked for “uppie”. So we found it hard to make… Read more

The first day after we arrived in Cuenca my neck and shoulder were really hurting, and I didn’t leave the house. I felt really far away from family and friends and realized the magnitude of what it means to move to Ecuador. The next day was my birthday and I felt better mentally, emotionally, and… Read more

was long and crazy, as to be expected when you begin it with a red-eye with 3 kids under 5 years old. We said goodbye to our dear friends Joy, Lucas, Shel, & Mo at Mo’s house after a dinner of takeout Thai food, and left for the airport. Goofballs Shel & Tomu We planned… Read more

When we found out I was pregnant last August (surprise!), I knew I couldn’t go back to work at Lincoln High School full-time with 3 kids under 5 years old. Too hard. We were already planning on moving to Latin America; I was looking for work at international schools.  As time went on, and there… Read more