Gonzi is back

Gonzalo, our son from Spain, is back to stay the month of August. He has grown a lot taller and his English is excellent, but he is overall the same sweet obedient kid he was two years ago. In fact, Shane keeps pointing out to our boys how when I speak Gonzi gets right up and says ok!  He is a great kid and we like having him around. The first couple of days that these pics are of were just settling in, playing together. Jumping on the tramp in the pouring rain, playing monopoly, kicking the soccer ball around (finally outside--I almost lost a fireplace from the kicking in the house), going to see the animals at the fair, and his first meal he cooked for us. The dinner was delicious.  It was called "arroz a la Cubana'. Rice, tomato soup, with fried eggs on top. Shane added the fried bananas on the side because that is what the recipe online said it went with, however Gonzi said he does not do that at home. Gonzi has really enjoyed cooking for us this time and has been eating more variety of foods, I can tell he is growing up. He is quite political and told us he is not sure what he thinks about hunting. It was a pretty funny conversation seeing as we have 3 dead animals hanging on our walls. He loves history and likes having conversation about Presidents and Kings. He is also a lot more interested in religion than last time, asking more questions about why we do things the way we do.  It is a good growing opportunity for all of us.