an attractive picture of ragnhild and i putting pretzels in our mouths. don't ask why.

the back yard of our base. we're putting on a new roof and it's a bit messy.

a polish and lithuanian guy are helping with the roof. if you look closely at the man in the back, i think you'll agree that if sufjan stevens was polish, he would look just like him. sufjan is on my mind no matter what i'm doing.

einar and linn had birthdays this week, so i threw them a surprise party at our apartment. fun for all.

the chai latte comes to skien! a sure sign that fall is on the way.

i get my computer back next week. glory to God. i've missed my old friend. he makes life easier. he comes back when i meet my sister and caleb in oslo! they are on their way to ålesund for their dts.
i've been working on several things for this coming year. erika and i are beginning something called "the room" where people are invited to a asthetically pleasing place to worship and spend time with God. planning is also on the way for not 1, but 2, prayer rooms. it's so nice to be able to use a little creativity in this job. i'm also working with the kitchen (not near as exciting) and beginning to plan bible study. dts begins in less than 2 weeks, so i have a lot to prepare.
the other day i was answering phones in the office and a man called. i spoke in norwegian and he became so frustrated that he just yelled "heh?!" and hung up the phone. crap. i did manage to rent a movie and explain to the girl (in norwegian) working that i forgot my rental card and had a free film coupon yesterday. she didn't even ask me to repeat. a pat on the back to me.