Lifestyle

Archives of writings while finding Home Along the Way

The question I dread

Since we try to engage with the people and culture around us we often face the same questions. We often get asked where we are from, this is an easy question to answer. But the funny part is they'll follow up with 'what state?' When we say Michigan they kinda look at...
Pearl Farm Birthdays

Pearl Farm Birthdays

We want to celebrate birthdays with less physical 'stuff' and more experiences so Paul wanted to go to Pearl Farm Beach Resort for his birthday.  Pearl Farm is on Samal Island a 1 hour motor boat ride from Davao City. The kids were super excited for the boat ride!...
Snapshots of Life

Snapshots of Life

Here are some quick glimpses into life in the Kortman tribe right now. The kids had picked out some water balloons in Chinatown.  This photo was taken right after our whole family water fight!   Here is a tent the kids built using couch cushions and the...
Factors in Finding a Home

Factors in Finding a Home

We set out on this adventure to learn a lot, and this post is another reflection on what we’ve learned. Along the Way we’re hoping to find a home and also few of the best general contractors to make some changes to our liking. Perhaps it could be better stated that...
Loving Laundry

Loving Laundry

I love my laundry room!  It makes me happy.  Sound crazy?  Well, maybe it is.  It is an outdoor hallway next to the house with two outdoor tiled sinks, countertop, washing machine (Pinoy style), that I installed with the help of plumber bellingham wa that are...

Thoughts From Becky

Mosquitoes I think I have actually seen 7 mosquitoes since arriving 6 days ago.  Now, I am withholding judgement until we get into a house with a yard and the kids play outside more often, but seriously, they aren’t as bad as we anticipated.  Maybe its the time of...