Saturday, November 5, 2011

~It's a Girl...

...That's the news that my parents received on the day that I was born. (Sorry, couldn't resist. ;-) 
It's my birthday (tomorrow), so we had fun taking some pics around our neighborhood, to show you some more of the culture here in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
(Thank you, Sweetheart, for my fun dressy coat that you bought me in Colombia!=)
~In the area where we live there seems to be one of these neat restaurants on every other corner.  They put out tables, chairs, table clothes, and make everything look so neat.  We haven't eaten here yet (we had planned to have something hot to drink but it was sprinkling so they were taking the tables in), but they let me take some pictures.~
  ~There are some really neat bicycles here. (On the day we were moving in, this one was outside the apt. below us.  I got permission to take my picture with it...and placed some crusty bread in the basket. =)~
~We saw this fun car. It has the name of the restaurant [behind me] painted on it.~
~(These pics are for Dad D....we thought you'd like the car.=)~
~Most people take "train pictures" in the country...but God hasn't called us to live / minister in the country...so I took some with the city in the background. =)~
~I'll never forget when Phillip told me (while we were still courting) that he felt called to work in BIG cities.  Sure enough...We started out in Cincinnati, Ohio, then to Phoenix, AZ, then to Bogota, Colombia, and now in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  [Every city keeps getting bigger!=]
~Now, we had to take these pictures fast...for as you can see to your LEFT...while we were taking them a train came!  These are passenger trains that are used similar to subways here...and they come by every 10 mins. or so!!!  Elijah and, Sarah, and Noah L.O.V.E. to watch the trains and CANNOT WAIT to ride one!!~

~There are lots of NEAT old buildings here, lots of vines growing up the sides, lots of neat doors, etc.~
~This is an ADORABLE Victorian shop near us called "Milagros" (Miracles).  There is a very good artist there that paints neat roses on lots of things!  She painted the big ole gates going into their property and that Volkswagon car behind me too.~
~Me....with A Certain, Amazing, Handsome Man that "happened to walk by" while I was taking my pictures.  ;-)
[Actually, he was the man TAKING my pics...except Sarah took these last 2, and I thought she did great! =] ~

I'm so GLAD that this is just the Beginning of my "BIRTHDAY MONTH!"  =)

24 comments:

~Regina~ said...

Happy Birthday, Heather! Hope you have a wonderful day! I just love the pictures that someone took of you around the city. Very creative pictures!:)

Daryl Hausman said...

A. Heather,
Oh, I absolutely LOVE your pictures!!!! My favorites were the one with the red car, and the first train track picture, and the last one with you and U. Phillip!!!
Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you have a great day!!!
nh~

Daryl Hausman said...

A. Heather,
I forgot to say that I LOVE your coat too!!!!
nh~

Daryl Hausman said...

Aunt Heather, these pictures are so perfect! I loved the pictures when you color-coordinated the reds.(The red of your coat with the reds in the background)That coat is so adorable, especially with the little bow on the back! My absolute fav was the last one with you and U.Phillip. Thanks for doing this fun,fun post!Now you have me all inspired to take lots of pictures around Cincinnati!:)[mommy will be thrilled, i'm sure:)]
Love ya,
Brittany

lila said...

Happy Birthday Dear Heather, Love this post. Your coat is adorable. Your honey did a good job taking the pics. Sarah did a good job also. I cracked up when you said it is just the beginning of your birthday month. I told Jim, she is too much like her Mother.. Of course that is a very good thing!! love you all tons

Jeanne said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The pictures were beautiful!

Daryl Hausman said...

Loved your Birthday Pics! My favorite of you is the last train track one... and then the last of you and your handsome Missionary!
Love ya lots,
Laura

Lady Theophilus said...

Happy Birthday Heather! We already had your birthday on our birthday calendar--and hope you have a wonderful day (and week) celebrating!
- Albertsons

Karen Walden said...

Happy Birthday Heather! Loved your pictures and your pretty, red coat! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Gayle said...

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a great day!!! Beautiful pictures!! Love the bug!!:)

Dorcas said...

Heather,
I hope you have a very special day today on your birthday!! May God richly bless you as you and your family labor there in Argentina for Him. And I, too, love your red coat! Happy Birthday from Grand Cayman Island!!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY _____? BIRTHDAY Heather!!! Others may not know just how "senior" we are becoming...but I know! Welcome to my age (even if for just a few days). Soooo glad to see you adjusting well in Argentina and the beautiful places for you to enjoy. The reds in your pictures are lovely, it's my favorite color. Thanks for keeping everyone posted on your happenings. I've been thinking of you a lot this week knowing your birthday was coming up. Trust today will be a very special one because God blesses it with His presence and a real sense of His peace.

Gotta tell you something else. I have found it humorous at our circumstances. You are a missionary in another country...and here I am in the USA and having "missionary" stories! Since living in our new home, we've had bear, fox, snakes, and such varmits to deal with in our yard.... and not far from our HOUSE! Well, since it's gotten cooler here, we've had mice that think our house is warmer than their outside homes. So the poisen and traps have put into place. That's ALL the "wildlife" I ever want to deal with in my home. WELL, a week ago last Thursday night I had gotten a snack out of my kitchen and within 5-7 minutes walked back into my kitchen and returned to the stove to check on some granola I had put into a Tupperware container. I was about to open it when JUST BEYOND it I saw something pointing it's head at me and thought "that doesn't belong here". Then jumped back and ran to tell a sleeping Jeff "THERE'S A SNAKE IN THE KITCHEN!!!!!!!!!!!" Sure enough a RAT SNAKE had found a way to get inside and had got onto my stove. The snake is history but I still am wary of what might be lurking somewhere. We have killed Copperheads and sure don't want them inside! HELP!!!! Apparently the rat snake was a little hungry but I believe I prefer a mouse trap anyday!!!! Lots of love from me to you, SUSAN

Anonymous said...

Love your beautiful red coat! Your pics are also beautiful and I hope you have a wonderful happy birthday!
~liz Flowers

Anonymous said...

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y

LITTLE GIRL OF MINE,

NOW A HAPPY WIFE

AND (IMAGINE THIS)

A MOTHER OF 5.

HOPE YOUR DAY IS GREAT

AND BLESSED OF THE SPIRIT.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

MY LOVE TO YOU AND ALL OF YOURS

PRAY FOR YOU EVERY DAY!

DAD

Anonymous said...

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y

LITTLE GIRL OF MINE,

NOW A HAPPY WIFE

AND (IMAGINE THIS)

A MOTHER OF 5.

HOPE YOUR DAY IS GREAT

AND BLESSED OF THE SPIRIT.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

MY LOVE TO YOU AND ALL OF YOURS

PRAY FOR YOU EVERY DAY!

DAD

Anonymous said...

Sorry for the double post - but I love you that much too! :) Dad

Brenda said...

Would LOVE to have such pretty places like that to use for photography sessions! Happy Birthday!

Denise said...

Hope your birthday was just perfect, Heather! I love the comments from your daddy! I thought, "I wish he could be there to help her pack for her move to Argentina... she would be able to take lots!" Never forget him re-packing a suitcase or two at the airport and getting tons more stuff in that you wanted to take to Costa Rica, I think it was! Can't wait to see the rest of your birthday month pictures! Love, Aunt Nesi

Janie said...

Happy Birthday, Heather! Wishing you a wonderful birthday month :) I love your red coat and the beautiful pictures of the city and of course beautiful you!

mmsbryan said...

Sorry Heather to be so slow. This busy Moma got on-line yesterday just to see your birthday blog and send a comment. I wrote one "WITH SOME RHYME" and it would not send. Perhaps you were praying that your poetic Moma's talent not be exposed for the whole world to see, and that is why it did not go through! :-) For some reason all the pictures were my favorites, I loved the red coat and its feminine design. I am sure that I could also enjoy Argentina. Was the floor in the little restarant with the pretty red tables gravel? I was praying your day was special. Love you and all those that love has brought into your life, most of all the Giver of all those blessings, Jesus. Moma

Brittany said...

Beautiful pictures! And I'm loving your red coat - it is just perfect, and looks so good on you. Hope you have a super Birthday!!

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a WONDERFUL Birthday!! Enjoyed your pictures!!! Love your red coat!!! Praying for you!

-Sis. Jowers

The Dickinsons said...

Thank you, to each of you, for your sweet comments! The Lord helped us and we had fun taking my birthday pics! =)

Moma, I was actually sitting outside of that restaurant.

~Heather~

Anonymous said...

Dearest Heather,
Happy Birthday!!!!!!! Your pics turner out great!!!! I love how your hair turned out and your fun sweater/jacket is very cute on you! Oh, and I LOVE your cute boots they are perfect! Hope you have a wonderful year! Love n Prayers, Hannah

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