Birthday girl again

Last Friday they celebrated all the birthdays of the kids who's birthday is in the summer. Of course Bill was super busy this last week and I attempted to read the note home from school on my own, so I didn't understand it fully. The teacher said "you don't read these notes!!" I quickly called Bill who was on his way to school for Zaky's parent day, rushed out bought a small cake and plates, snatched Anna Lena from class and changed her clothes. Poor little lady was so confused, I left her crying and waveing goodbye for these cons time that day. But I picked her up super happy and loaded up on sugar.

Cold weather cuitness

Tuesday venture

The kids had off Tuesday for yet another parade and road closures in town. Hopefully the last of the season. Bill was responsible for a team of people in Beirut so the kids came with me to the Syrian school. They were Slightly disruptive but on the whole ok. I think my expectation was pretty high considering they had to sit through the same hand washing lesson in Arabic twice. They got chocolate afterwards and a laminated sheet to remind them when to wash their hands.

School uniforms

Americans will say what they want about school uniforms and self-expression. But with a strong willed daughter and her own since of fashion, I am greatful for one area in our lives that is simplified. Especially given Anna Lena's new fondness to accessories.

Happy Jo

I'm trying to take a picture of the crazy orange monkey pirate shirt. He's not letting me.

Bowers ball

A somewhat version of Vollyball, including line judge

Warning some photos may not be appropriate for Grandparent viewing

I have concluded Bill and I must be 1/4 monkey. This is my only explanation for how our kids are 1/2 monkey.