Violin during Summers

During the summer, the girls take about a month off from violin lessons. But they still diligently practice everyday their lessons given before summer starts. This is the song Emma has been working on. She has some rough spots with timing, but I’m very proud of her persistence to get the song done. “Gavotte for Mignon” Emma 10yrs

July 24, 2015

Re Reading. :)

I’ve been trying to read novels every day this summer, to bolster my resolve to having read at least 5 novels this year. So far, I’ve read or currently reading: Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr I’ve also downloaded “She Reads Truth” app on my iphone and tackling to reread the entire Bible again in a year. The last time, I read it to its entirety was in college, so stories have definitely become elusive in my memory. The app has a good tracker to keep me accountable. This will serve as my new source for daily devotions. GO GET IT!

July 7, 2015

Elaine & Zara

Elaine was born April26 (Kris+Mike). Zara was born June29 (Kuya Fred+Ate LJ). My nieces were born only months from each other. I cried both times when they were born. Aren’t they beautiful?

July 1, 2015

Emma Turns 10

My little Emmanuelle turns 10 today. 10 seems so young but you should see what her 10 year old heart looks like. She is one of the most loving, nurturing, forgiving people I know, who keeps a smile hidden in her back pocket in case of storms. She works hard for the chase of what calls to her personality and even harder to which doesn’t come so naturally. Her courage is greater than her fears. Her forgiveness, stronger than her hurt. Her laughter, louder than her sorrows. We are proud, not just of her accomplishments, but who she is, & who she is becoming. Happy birthday, monkey. We love you to the farthest moon. [We had a mini photoshoot for the picture above. I love styling the girls the day before their birthday and taking tons of pictures for their bday announcements.] (stay tuned for an update on how we celebrated the big one-zero!)

New Year 2018

What tremendous blessings and milestones in the Ababa family! We praise God for His grace in provision and favor. May our family continue to be a vessel for His glory.

We bought a new house! We praise God for giving us hope and peace as we had to simultaneously sell our previous home. It was a nail biting experience, but God’s provision and timing were perfect. Perze’s enjoying the gadgets and toys that come with owning a single family home like going green with solar panels + rechargeable electric equipment.

Elle is in her 1st year of school! She knows all her classmates’ names, is now reading, + 2 out of 5 days falls asleep on the bus ride home. She has recently been chosen to participate for a peer modeling group. One of her favorite hobbies is reading, + one of her favorite series is the "Little People, Big Dreams".

Emma is taking her 1st year of French, joined the chess club, is taking performance art, and is part of her school choir, 7/8th grade orchestra, + chamber ensemble. She is incredibly outgoing when it comes to auditioning, joining different musical ensembles, and has such a strong interest in performing. She helps her dad sing during his praise sets.

Changing schools for Zienne has been an positive experience, as she has found her social niche + is one of the top readers and math students of her class. Zi's hobbies include anything creative, making crafts, arts.