Alex goes to camp this week! I dropped her off this morning at school a half hour early so they could check in her meds and get everyone loaded on time. She'll be back Friday afternoon. This is the first time we haven't had her this long-excepting time at Grandma and Baba's house! She was ready to pack last week, but I managed to convince her that she will have to wear most of what she was wanting to pack before departure. She has managed to convince Annika that her stuffed animals have cameras in them to keep her out of her bedroom this week. That may last until Wednesday or so.
Since we had to be on campus early, I took Ian to the uniform shop and have him outfitted for Prep! He is pretty excited to have his official school clothes. Just like the girls-2 formal sets and 1 set for Sport day. And a big, blue hat! He thinks this is going to be "so cool!" He also knows he is 2 shots away from starting school-both he and Annika will be getting 1 more Hep B booster and a menengitis vaccine in the next couple of months. Alex will catch up when she goes to grade 8 when the country pays for the next round of immunizations.
Any other exciting news-not really. We did go to Movie World this weekend-Ian is DYING to be Batman for Halloween and do you think I could find a costume anywhere? NO. He has the masks from the kids meals in the theme park and we bought him a cape. He is excited! Now to find out just how serious this part of Australia is about Halloween! I'm hoping not much. . .
Alex did a super job at her club swim meet on Friday! It looks like she will advance to the 50m for her backstroke and possibly the freestyle-I have an email into the nominations organizer to make sure. She was sure plowing through the water and I think she is starting to enjoy it a bit more. I took some video of her first meet, and will try to get some photos this week. We are so proud of her!
Annika's birthday is coming up fast! We got invitations out to her class last week, and getting ready to have lots of kids around. Her party will be on her birthday at the park just down the hill from us. Figured keep it close in case anyone has to go to the bathroom! She will have mini chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting, cookies, and assorted chips, dips, and spreads, drinks and lots of games to play outside. Please, please, please don't let it rain as it is an outside party!
Lyle spent a week in Tasmania for a conference last week. He said it is absolutely beautiful there and the weather was perfect spring weather. It's on our list of places to visit, for sure! He'll be in Newcastle for a few days this week, more next week, and most of the following week as well. October is a busy month!
I have started volunteering in Annika's class at least 1 hour a week for math groups on Friday. I really miss teaching and can hardly wait for my paperwork to all get here so I can forward it to the authorities to get started here. Ian comes with me, and has done pretty well with it so far. I also signed up for an American History class through Independent Study at the University of Idaho. Love that program-this is my 3rd course with them-can do all online and submit the credits for my teacher certificate renewals in the various states. I'm just 1 credit short for the next round!
Miss you all and love you more. Glad you enjoy our adventures!
Since we had to be on campus early, I took Ian to the uniform shop and have him outfitted for Prep! He is pretty excited to have his official school clothes. Just like the girls-2 formal sets and 1 set for Sport day. And a big, blue hat! He thinks this is going to be "so cool!" He also knows he is 2 shots away from starting school-both he and Annika will be getting 1 more Hep B booster and a menengitis vaccine in the next couple of months. Alex will catch up when she goes to grade 8 when the country pays for the next round of immunizations.
Any other exciting news-not really. We did go to Movie World this weekend-Ian is DYING to be Batman for Halloween and do you think I could find a costume anywhere? NO. He has the masks from the kids meals in the theme park and we bought him a cape. He is excited! Now to find out just how serious this part of Australia is about Halloween! I'm hoping not much. . .
Alex did a super job at her club swim meet on Friday! It looks like she will advance to the 50m for her backstroke and possibly the freestyle-I have an email into the nominations organizer to make sure. She was sure plowing through the water and I think she is starting to enjoy it a bit more. I took some video of her first meet, and will try to get some photos this week. We are so proud of her!
Annika's birthday is coming up fast! We got invitations out to her class last week, and getting ready to have lots of kids around. Her party will be on her birthday at the park just down the hill from us. Figured keep it close in case anyone has to go to the bathroom! She will have mini chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting, cookies, and assorted chips, dips, and spreads, drinks and lots of games to play outside. Please, please, please don't let it rain as it is an outside party!
Lyle spent a week in Tasmania for a conference last week. He said it is absolutely beautiful there and the weather was perfect spring weather. It's on our list of places to visit, for sure! He'll be in Newcastle for a few days this week, more next week, and most of the following week as well. October is a busy month!
I have started volunteering in Annika's class at least 1 hour a week for math groups on Friday. I really miss teaching and can hardly wait for my paperwork to all get here so I can forward it to the authorities to get started here. Ian comes with me, and has done pretty well with it so far. I also signed up for an American History class through Independent Study at the University of Idaho. Love that program-this is my 3rd course with them-can do all online and submit the credits for my teacher certificate renewals in the various states. I'm just 1 credit short for the next round!
Miss you all and love you more. Glad you enjoy our adventures!
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