The kids received a journal and two bears in the mail, something we’ll keep for the next month and then return:

They are taking turns writing about adventures (with the bears, if they want) and about what life is like here in Texas. We’ll then send the journals and bears back so they can continue the adventure with our pen pal friends living abroad. They include some money from the country they live in, tickets, photos, and information about what their life is like abroad. I’m really excited, as are the kids! What a fun idea our friends came up with, and something you may want to try with friends as well! (Let us know if you want some penpals in Texas. 🙂 )