Merry Christmas, Tribe!

It’s 3 days before Christmas and I don’t know why, but one of my regrets this year was failing to write and distribute the girls’ birthday newsletters to family and godparents. It’s become a tradition for us to do this each year, updating our family and friends of their milestones, funny quirks, achievements, favorite things, etc. I don’t know exactly why I have this small regret because I’m sure if I really thought hard enough, bigger things would surface, like more important things like relationship mistakes, and not just within the spousal relationship. I mean, with friends, family, kids, etc. I guess it’s because time is a thief and continues to show me its fastidious hold on everything I love. So I try to stretch those moments is such conscious ways. Nevertheless, our family just wanted to say Merry Christmas and if we don’t get to it, Happy New Year! Thank you always for being a part of our lives, no matter how minute the interactions. We are praying for peace for your lives, hope, and love. Taking into account so much of what has happened this year, and what continues to happen in our world, and personal lives, I’m hoping […]

December 6, 2016

School Pictures 2016-2017

2nd grade. She’s shy, but she’s very vocal on things that matter, like speaking for someone being bullied, or if it’s her being bullied, or if someone is inconsiderate with using their class computers, or if you’re eating peanuts and dangerously too close to her, or math equations… ??? 6th grade. Emma is loved by her teachers. They truly believe she has potential, and this year has proved itself as a continuation of last year, fixing and tweaking the problems. First half of the year is pretty much set, and Emma has earned a Student of the Month for November, and worked hard to earn the Gold Honor Roll for 1st marking period. She’s also become such a go-getter for extra activities like her orchestra and chorus. She’s trying out for solos and opportunities she can share her talents. She’s so unlike me when it comes to her bravery!

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.