Green Isn't Your Color

The photos and footage below was taken on October 24, 2008. Yes you read correctly, it is almost November and the Darbouze family is taking a swim in the "kamoonity pool" (as David calls it). We thought it would bring a smile to the faces and warm the hearts of our cold family and friends in the North. We hope that this didn't cause anyone to be "green with envy."- It isn't our goal to rub this in your face. ; ) I was only looking to gently massage it in your face. Please enjoy the latest family pics of our October swim session.

Jomar is of course looking beautiful as always. Don't be fooled by my traps (shoulder region), below the water is flab. I am in desperate need of a gym membership. : ) Daniel is making is normal, "Why are you disturbing me" photo face.

The kids are fearless. They can't swim, but you couldn't tell by the way they jump in the water. Michaella (Me-ki-ella) often times tries to push my hands away so she can go roaming around the pool on her own.

Watch out Michael Phelps!

David shows off his mix between a doggy paddle and treading water. He is on track to set a new world record in a competition against a turtle "running" on land.

Michaella on the move...to nowhere.

Michaella attempts to master the art of bravery. She continues to think she can do it by herself. But I have to tell her, "You think you can do these things Nemo but you just can't." You have to see Finding Nemo to appreciate that.

Well that is all from the Darbouze family for a little while. We have some new adventures ahead of us that will keep us engaged for awhile. So we probably won't be able to update the site for some time. But don't worry, we plan on updating the link again as soon as we can.

Until the next blog...May God bless and keep you all.

Training 'em Up (Pt. 2)

We started by showing you a morning with the Darbouze's. Now we would like to share an evening with our family. We have for your viewing a reading of a Bible story and "Lama Lama Red Pajama." We wrap it up with David leading us in our evening prayer, but we will have to post that some other time . For all my fans, this blog will not have the normal narration that you have come to greatly enjoy. : ) But don't worry, I have posted another blog along with this one that should make you laugh. : )

Bible Story

Lama Lama Part 1

Lama Lama Part 2

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Training 'em Up

Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

A morning with the Darbouze family...

We start every day with prayer and a bible story. Then we have the kids recite the books of the bible and answer some questions. Then we give them a daily pep talk of being good listeners and big helpers. We were really impressed with the way David has been picking up the books of the Bible and looking to learn more. It blew us away when we heard Michaella (Me-ki-ella) repeating them along with him. She is a little sponge, when she wants to be. At other times she is a rock. She can be very stubborn (wonder where she got that from). I digress...below are two clips of the kids reciting the books of the Bible.

Micahella (Me-ki-ella) recites the first five books of the Bible. I repeat what she says so you can understand, but she is saying them unprompted. Before the fifth and final book, she does a drum roll. It is really cute.

David recites the books of the Bible from Genesis to Esther. Then he answers a few questions.

After our morning session, we go to the breakfast table. Michaella makes me smile when she prays. She tries to close her eyes and look at the same time. I don't think it ever quite works out completely. David, on the other hand, closes his eyes so tight that I'm amazed he is able to open them again. Just so you are warned, there is a wind storm that can be heard through the camera at the end of the prayer. Really it is me whistling, but I didn't realize I was in the microphone...SORRY.

The family pauses to bless breakfast. David can actually lead the prayer, and Michaella (Me-ki-ella) follows along the best she can. Of course the two were a little camera shy but at least they bowed their heads and prayed along with us.

We are going to try and post a clip of us reading a book called "Lama Lama Red Pajama" with the kids. Talk about funny. David is doing a great job with reading (pictures of course), but he actually memorized the lama book. Stay tuned for that posting in the future, the Lord will.

Love,

The Darbouze Family

Eyes Wide Open

The demand has been high, so here is the supply...

STARTING MIDDLE LINEBACKER FOR DARBOUZE UNIVERSITY

DANIEL MICHAEL DARBOUZE

PHOTO DOCTORED BY ME

...a picture of our little linebacker with his eyes open.

(stats: Length-23 1/4 inch, Weight-12 lb 2 oz)

At this point we need to start preparing to post footage of Daniel taking his first step. He is growing so fast. He has been holding his head up since he came out of the womb. Now he is mastering the art of sitting up. I would tell him to slow down, but most of you know my feelings on the empty nest...BRING IT ON. ; ) And Daniel seems like he is ready to take on the challenge.

Please don't get jealous, but Daniel is basking in the sun by the pool side in late September. He was much lighter than his siblings, so we had to try and bring him up to speed. : )

As you can see in the above picture, the sun bathing worked. I was just joking about putting Daniel in the sun for those who are concerned right now. But his color is starting to come in. He is working on controlling his limbs. Or he is just saying, "Waz up" to you all.