Winter has come early

Getting ready to brave the snow.

Carter had to have the biggest snow balls on the block.

Zoey

Hi All,

Meet Zoey puppy. She's a pound pooch from Palm Springs. We think she's all or mostly Australian Shepherd with a broken tail and a full heart! 

Please come visit her.

Macdonald West 

First Day of Kindergarten!

Off the boys went today for their first day of kindergarten. They were very excited to be the biggest kids in the classroom with a new lunch box and clipboard where they will have to check off their lessons completed throughout the week. A friend of mine just called - she saw Ben in his classroom strutting around like a peacock.

Happy early Fall!

Wimax has come to Atenas

Hip hip horrahhhh. We now have high speed internet for the same amount we were paying for dial up. An enterprising gringo set up a system on a hilltop on the other side of Atenas, and I have a microwave link to his transmitter.

Does anyone know the details on how to set up free internet phone service?

Linda's Creation

For those of you interested in the progress on Linda's project for the Charzceks' here are some pictures. The infinity pool perched on the side of the hill is spectacular. This project will cost over one million before it is done and it will be quite an estate.

It's a....

BOY!!!

What can I say? I prepared all weekend for this news so I'm not as devastated as you might think. In fact, in many ways, it makes life a lot easier. Nico, Ben and Sebi really wanted a boy and he'll be their little mascot following them wherever they go, cheering them on at soccer games, etc. Plus, he can occuply the 4th bunk bed and I'll save him one of each of their toys.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, he looks very healthy and everything is on track.

I never imagined my life as one with 4 boys but that's what life is all about, right?!?!

Fred, I hope the photo you sent from your recent trip to Playa Esterillos downloads okay... I thought the other kids would love to see how you look in that speedo I bought you! Happy Birthday!!! You don't look a day over 80!!!

Life of LEX

Update from Lex: A typical weekend day - Swam and I go on bike rides and put little Bonga in the backpack. We take her to Farmers Market, the beach, shopping, - where ever. Bonga goes where we go. She is the baby in our fam.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!! (i'm a day early!!)

I SEE YOU!

FREDDY IS WATCHING YOU ALL - WHERE ARE THE POSTS???!!!

Construction Project

Several of you have asked to see an updated picture of our big construction project in Pica Flora. It is finally beginning to look like a house.

Took the liberty of posting a pic for Ted...due to his lack of communication on the Macdonald-Seed Blog. He's doing great, eating healthy, and living an active life!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY!!

Ted - if you ever check the family blog... you will feel the birthday love coming your way. Please post pictures of your birthday weekend events. We are all anxious to know what happens on Ted Macdonald's birthday!!! 

XOXO - Big Sis # 4 - LEX

Please help Macdonald West!

We launched Fred 4's video business today. Please, please, go to: www.ptavideostore.com or www.bgcavideostore.com and buy just one DVD (or download). This has been 4 years in the making and its success will be defined by users. Please! I'll reimburse you!!! THANK YOU!!

Ted's rental in Cambridge; California entertainers