Kitties and cuties

Friends of ours just had kittens. The kids were so insane about them, Gavin says it's hardened his resolve NOT to get a pet anytime soon! (Our old dog died a few months ago.) David and Seth:

David doing two of his favorite things: "helping" Daddy with the car and riding his buddy's scooter

My friend Esi made these yarn bags, known as "bilums," for the girls. She lives way back in the bush and walks four hours each way once a month to come visit us and trade garden produce for store-bought food such as rice and oil. Her son Matuvi  usually accompanies her. Our lives are so incredibly easy compared to theirs!