Jordon had a wonderful 26th birthday. He relaxed and did whatever he wanted all day long.
Some Highlights Include:
Gaming
Breakfast for Lunch
Reading in the Bathtub
Japanese Dinner
Homemade Apple Pie
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving in the Philippines
We have so much to give thanks for. We are truly blessed.
As many of you know, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Hands down. So, needless to say, I was very apprehensive and homesick just thinking about celebrating the holiday away from my wonderful family, especially with everything that has happened.
Fortunately, we have really been accepted into the community here with open arms. While this didn't completely make up for the lack of family, it ended up being a pretty great day...and one to remember forever.
After eating dinner there and conversing with the families we decided to go over to the 'singles' Thanksgiving to hang out. Well, we got there and they hadn't even begun eating yet. We felt a little bad for barely RSVPing and then showing up but they were so inviting and kind. The food was cooked by the school's chef and it was phenomenal (not as good as Aunt Barbara's, but still tasty.) Then we chatted and went around the table saying what we were thankful for. I was so impressed by how honest and vulnerable everyone was. They didn't just give the basic answers. They truly dug deep inside and gave moving, heartfelt responses.
After eating dinner there and conversing with the families we decided to go over to the 'singles' Thanksgiving to hang out. Well, we got there and they hadn't even begun eating yet. We felt a little bad for barely RSVPing and then showing up but they were so inviting and kind. The food was cooked by the school's chef and it was phenomenal (not as good as Aunt Barbara's, but still tasty.) Then we chatted and went around the table saying what we were thankful for. I was so impressed by how honest and vulnerable everyone was. They didn't just give the basic answers. They truly dug deep inside and gave moving, heartfelt responses.
It was amazing. It felt like a Felicity Thanksgiving :)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Book week
Book week is actually a week and a half school-wide event. 
One of the first things we have is a house spelling bee. Gold vs. Azure. Each grade level has 2 students from each house go up there and they spell words for 2 minutes and are awarded points for each correct word. The young kids were fantastic. The upper school kids couldn't spell anything...it was embarrassing.
We also had buddy reading twice over the course of the week. This is where older kids come and read with younger kids...and then vice versa. 
The Little Prince.
The kid in yellow is Steven Spielberg...clever right?
One of the first things we have is a house spelling bee. Gold vs. Azure. Each grade level has 2 students from each house go up there and they spell words for 2 minutes and are awarded points for each correct word. The young kids were fantastic. The upper school kids couldn't spell anything...it was embarrassing.
We also had buddy reading twice over the course of the week. This is where older kids come and read with younger kids...and then vice versa. Jordon's boys. Note Darth over to the side...
Jordon's girls.
Thomas Edison.
Melissa's kids minus 2.
The Little Prince.
The kid in yellow is Steven Spielberg...clever right?The day of the book parade was quite probably the longest half-day ever. And now we're on a five day holiday.
Yesterday we went to the beach and read. It was lovely. Jordon thought I was going to get pulled out to sea.
The sunsets are lovely here with the ocean, mountains and foliage. We probably should have pulled over to take a better shot of it...but just wanted to get home.
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