And we're ...............

OFF!

We will post on the travel blog to the right-

" O Sister Where Art Thou?"

Please pray for us, Rebekah, our children at home, & their caregivers........
and not necessarily in that order.

Thank you.

2 days!

Well...actually one and a half!

Days until we leave.

The kids are starting to cry...right before they tell me what to bring them back.....
Today we get drugs, groceries, horse feed, and money to wire.

Our Visas from last trip were still good! Awesome!
Now I am getting excited............

4 days and counting.

My suitcases are calling my name and all i can think of is
"should I pack my Cowboy Boots or wear them".

My youngest have already started to cry every time they ask
" how many days til you leave".

I am happy that we are leaving, but I will be even happier when we are home.

5 days til we leave.

A few of my favorite pics

from Dress Rehearsal #2.



Mr. Salt trying to BRIBE W.W.



oompas bringing in FIZZY LIFTING DRINK.




The boat in the Choco-River...cool, huh?
Caleb singing"There's No Knowing".



Willy and the Gang



"Welcome to My Factory"

4 of Caleb's Best Friends shakin' their money-makers.

Did I happen to mention that all of the croonies that Caleb hangs with are in this play.

They are having a great time!

This was my favorite picture of the day.....The Golden Ticket.

Charlie and his dad singing"Think Positive".

They practice today fro 1pm to 7 pm.

First show is at 9am. in the morning.

I wish all you guys could see it.

It really is amazing what these little boogers can do.

Here's Willy...Wonka - that Is!

I love this kid!



He IS Willy Wonka.....



has been since he saw it for the first time.



This is the little guy who plays CHARLIE.
He is AWESOME.
He is normally quiet and shy...but put a spotlight on him
and LOOK OUT!


Caleb goofing off in the clown nose being used as a GOBBSTOPPER.



The "OLD" men....
at least that's what the 6 year olds call them.



Poor Little Mike TeeVee......
He's just so darned tiny...



And.............the
first dress rehearsal is OVER!

Full Dress Rehearsal tomorrow and then 24 shows next week!!!
The count-down starts Monday morning at 8 a.m.

We are The Music Makers-
We are The Dreamers of Dreams..................

Just in case........

You missed the video of our little monkey.

http://vimeo.com/8091048

Case Sensitive PW= Nanchang

Of course, you know that this is all on the "down low".

Consulate Appointment!

Time to start packing!

CA is February the 3rd.
We have to be in China on the 23rd.

We will probably hit Hong Kong or Beijing for a day or 2 first-
so we'll leave on the 2oth or 21st.

We will post our trip on Rebekah's travel blog(to the right).

But......
before we can do all of that-
Caleb's play starts in 3 days.
He will play the part of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
for 24 shows- in 1 week!

yep! 1 week.

4 shows a day-Monday thru Friday
2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday!

Dress rehearsal is tomorrow and I will try to get some pictures.

On Friday, I am the person in charge of the cast party for 157 children and adults.
Complete with "Chocolate Waterfall" and Music from the Original"Willy Wonka" soundtrack...It should be pretty cool.

Follow along with us and pray for us when you can.

It is going to be a busy, busy, BUSY ,2 weeks.

ON ITS WAY!

We will be in China the end of the month!

WoooHooo!