This Week's Entertainment

Yes...I really am that weird.

"Camping"

For Fall Break this past weekend, Liz organized a camping trip just outside of Vienna. While it wasn't roughing it by any stretch of the imagination, it was a lot of fun. It was great to be away from our hectic everyday lives and enjoy good company and fresh air.

The group: Chad, Yvonne, me, RheaAnne, Liz, Sara, Whitney

Our lodging: bungalows

Sunday was a beautiful day and we spend several hours in the Wiener Wald (Vienna Woods)

Once we made it to the top of our last hill after hiking through uncharted territories we opted for a short nap on the grass...it was pretty great.

We also found a friend to bring back with us, Maynard.

Not a bad way to spend a weekend.

Breakfast of Champions

If you're making cookies to take to church how can you resist just a small sample?

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.