Pretty in Pink

My sister got me this cute shirt for my birthday and I just got around to wearing it. I had quite the reaction from my fellow teachers who thought it was a bright color for me to be wearing.

I didn't mind the brightness until I looked at one of my Primary students and realized that we were wearing the same color. She had on a head to toe ensemble with a huge head of Cinderella or some similar Disney Princess. Now I'm not quite sure how I feel about wearing Princess Pink...

Watch Out For Lightning

Earlier in the month we had a fire drill. Aside from the first drill these are always a surprise...as you will soon see.

This particular morning I had finished reviewing our class agenda for the day and had begun a simple prayer.

"Dear God..."

Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeech!

"Oh crap!"

Oops...I'm such a great example.

Piano Lessons

Last week I started teaching my first piano students. It was pretty fun...especially since this family holds a special place in my heart. Alonso is in my class now and Eli (in the middle) was a favorite from last year.

Apfelhof

Yesterday I went with friends to an apple farm.

First we learned about and harvested potatoes.

Then we took a tractor ride to the apple orchard.

We picked a bag of apples to take home.

Once back we watched apples being pressed into juice.

We ate our potatoes, drank our juice, cooked some sausages and even had s'mores.

Finally after a visit to the pumpkin patch we headed home.

What was lost has now been found

Thankfully in time for the wet weather and especially since I squished it into my suitcase from the States.

The Solar System according to a Kindergartener

My student reports that the rocket is leaving Earth and will pass the moon, "Upiter," and Saturn. When asked where he learned this he replied from TV. Not bad for a five year old.

"Cross Country" Meet

Last weekend I went to cheer on our cross country team...which consists of two students and two "coaches." Actually Mr. Klein is the coach and I just keep them company. FOr this race we joined a city race. Our only runner of the day did a great job, coming in first in her age group.