Hello! We're the Finchers from Nashville, TN. Check back here often to read about our adventures in our new life at the City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico.
© Jeff & Natasha Fincher
Mar
28
Here are the pictures from the Spring Play that took place last week. Our kids looked SO cute! They did a little dance on stage and then enjoyed treats from the concession stand. At the concession stand, they had nachos, ceviche (seafood), and ice cream. You’ve got to love Mexico!
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Mar
28
We had a great time with the Freed group last week here at the home. It was their first trip and they really did a great job! We were so impressed with their leadership, both student leaders and staff that came. Nothing could have prepared us for the one of a kind “Concierto Loco” on [...]
Mar
21
One of our favorite things about the Lipscomb visit this week was getting to hang our with our good friend Paloma Hassell. We first met Paloma on a small Dutch island in the Caribbean called Saba 8 years ago. We used to take Lipscomb spring break mission teams there.
When she graduated high school, she decided [...]
Mar
21
Maybe it was the spring heat, but two of the Lipscomb Team Members decided to visit the barberia last week and have their long winter locks removed. Ryan was first, deciding to go with a really nice rat-tail / mullet.
Brad followed with a sweet reverse rat-tail / mullet. It’s not quite as popular as the [...]
Mar
21
We had so much fun with the Lipscomb Mission Team this last week! They cut down a tree and began to build a community garden:
All in front of the watchful eye of a captive audience:
The group rebuilt and planted a new cross up on the hill behind the home. Fifteen years ago, one of the [...]
Mar
21
I am happy to announce that the City of Children cross country running track is back and ready for action. One of the good things about spring is that we get to run on green grass, between green weeds, and through wild flowers. We love spring!!
Mar
7
Eating in Mexico never gets old! Today after church, the dorm parents fixed an amazing family meal! It consisted of a beef stew (pictured below) that had big chunks of meat, potatoes, and green California peppers in a rich tomato based broth. That was accompanied by the always good Mexican rice and beans (not refried [...]
Mar
7
It rained buckets today. In fact, it rained all day long. Rain is a mixed blessing/curse in this part of the world and I find myself full of mixed emotions on days like today. It’s a curse because there are lots of people who live in this area in houses made out of scrap wood [...]
