Back to School Again!

The smell of paint was in the air and the classroom was warm when the kids arrived for the first day of school! I've chosen to stay teaching Grade One so that means this is a new class full of kids for me. I've been getting to know them and they're super cute and eager to learn! I have a language assistant this year which I'm REALLY grateful for!




The kids line up in their classes and wait for until it's 9am to go into their class with their teacher! There are 220 kids attending school now!

Blossoms and a Bee Hive

It's good to be back. I felt a LOT of grace as I arrived and stayed awake to wait for my next plane. Thanks so much for your prayers!


Almond blossoms are already blooming! It's wonderful to see a little bit of color come back. Spring is my favorite time of year here!



This bee hive was in a tree along the wall of our house. I don't know what kind of bees were in it or how our land lord's got it down.

My Wonderful Granny

My granny and I! She is still so witty and spunky. I just LOVE that about her!

My mom and my granny!

Three generations!

Sunday Lunch

Mom's infamous Berry Cheesecake!! You think it looks good..... it tastes really, REALLY good!

Granny's glass/silver tea cup against the Asian table cloth.

Granny's glass/silver tea cup one a hand carved plate!


Feeling dainty drinking tea from the glass and silver cup!

My beautiful mother! Looking fabulous mom!

Happier than a pig in mud!

The chick driving the HOT truck!




Mark letting the mud fly!


Mud on the tire...


..... and an awesome display of mud on the mirror! Had a fabulous time!

I have a thing for water droplets!

It finally stopped raining around here, so I went romping around and had a delightful time!

New Years on Vancouver Island

Hanging out behind the lighthouse!


I just LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Awesome scenery!


My girlfriend took me on a float plane ride! It marvelous!


The sunset coming home on the ferry!