Martyns in Africa

• Shopping for avery’s motorcycle

  Posted: January 29, 2011, 10:00 am by Taylor

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• New name for Southern Sudan?

  Posted: January 25, 2011, 7:00 pm by Taylor

  With reports coming in that almost 100% voted for succession the Southern Sudanese now have the task ahead of what to call this new State. Here is a video from al jazeera that highlights this.
  

• Proud parents

  Posted: January 19, 2011, 8:40 pm by Taylor

  Couldn’t help but share a picture of our cuties! Avery has really taken well to her role as big sister.

• Avery is 3!

  Posted: January 18, 2011, 7:06 pm by Taylor

  We had a great time celebrating Avery’s third birthday last Sunday afternoon. Avery brings such joy to our lives and we have enjoyed watching her grow into her own little person.

• Long distance baby shower!!!

  Posted: January 17, 2011, 3:54 pm by Taylor

  A big THANK YOU to the One in the Spirit Sunday school class! They sent a very generous care package with my parents which included many items for fabulous baby shower for Larson! Thank you OITS for such a great treat, we really appreciate it!

• Another Update on the Referendum in Sudan

  Posted: January 16, 2011, 4:33 pm by Taylor

  Usatoday.com reports that :

  An AP review of results at 10 sites in the south’s capital of Juba found that almost 96% of the almost 30,000 ballots cast were for secession. About 3% were for unity and the rest were invalid.

  Please continue prayers for the country as votes are being counted with a final result said to be given February 14. The voting process has been mostly peaceful but for tensions in the contested Abyei region due to the oil fields and its decision to join the North or the South. To view some great pictures that tell more of the story click below on the picture of South Sudanese celebrating their vote here in Nairobi.

• Visit from Allison’s parents, aka Grandmum and Grandpa Rounds

  Posted: January 16, 2011, 3:50 pm by Taylor

  Allison’s parents were able to come spend some time with us here in Nairobi! They arrived mid-December and were able be here for Larson’s birth which was a HUGE help! Avery was able to get plenty of love and attention as our family grew. It was fun to plan for their visit and go tour a tea plantation and visit a train museum as well as other things like the in town safari! We loved spending the holidays with them and really appreciate the time we had together!

• Update on referendum

  Posted: January 14, 2011, 11:09 am by Taylor

  According to sudantribune.com…
  A senior official from the south’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has said the 60% voter-turnout required by law for the self-determination referendum to be considered valid has already been achieved, after just three days into the one week exercise.
  Please keep praying!

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