TNHF visits SA!!

So our friend Justin Zoradi started an organization called These Numbers Have Faces. Please check out their site. Their mission statement "The mission of These Numbers Have Faces is to move from fatalistic statistics to identifiable persons. We aim to discern a felt need through relationships and create effective partnerships to provide opportunity and hope with networks of caring people." They are currently working with JL Zwane Football Club in Cape Town. A few weeks ago the TNHF crew came to South Africa for a vision trip. Here is a picture of the crew Jered, Kirsten, George, Morgan, Andy, Lisa, Anda, Dominique, Justin, Trish and myself: Lisa and I got to spend a few wonderful days catching up with the old Portland crew and some of the new folks. It was a great group of people and at one point I was begging them all to stay because it just felt good to have some community. We learned more about all that TNHF has been doing and hopes to do in the future. We had a wonderful time with the whole team and just wanted to share a few photos with you.Couldn't help putting this last shot in!! The movie theaters around here come up with some interesting names. The ladies could not get their minds out of the gutter.
It was wonderful spending time with TNHF and we hope to see them out here again soon!!

16 Days in California!

So Lisa and I recently made the trek back to California for 16 days. In total we spent about 60 hours traveling between Cape Town and California and back. I will tell you that I do not care to travel for that many hours anytime soon. The cramped conditions of planes these days is getting ridiculous, especially when you are having to fly so far.
We hit the ground running when we got to LA. My sister Amy picked us up and drove us to the good ole OC. I think Lisa and I went into immediate culture shock when we crossed into Orange County because of the amount of nice cars and strip malls. My parents decided to take us to the new Javier’s’ on Newport Coast for Sunday dinner. Yikes!! What a scene. I have never in my life seen so many fake lips, boobs, cheeks, faces, and people in my life!!! Lisa and I were stunned. If we did not know what culture shock was we knew now. If you are looking for an interesting night out I would suggest Javier’s’ in Newport.
We spent a few days in Modesto hanging with Lisa’s family, mostly with Sam our 7-month-old nephew. He is the cutest thing alive! Here is a picture of him:We also got to see some of our friends while we were in Modo. After a few days back at home in San Clamente we met Lisa’s parents and Jeff, Holly and Sam at Disneyland!! Talk about an all time day! Sam was a charger and went on everything he was allowed to ride. He rode Pirates, Tea-Cups, Jungle Cruise, Finding Nemo and he would have rode It’s A Small World if it was open. He loved every minute of it! We loved every minute of it. Here are some pics from the day:Our 16 days came to a close with my friend Doug’s wedding. It was a gorgeous day filled with love, laughter and tears. Lisa and I got to spend some great time with friends at the wedding. A big shout out has to go to JP for his major lack of Farkle skills!!