Phil & Rachel's Shenanigans: Harvest Party & Other Things

Every year, the school where we work does a Harvest Party. The kids talk about nothing else for weeks leading up to it. Everyone dresses up and there are prizes given for the best costumes. Each family also sets up a game station and gives small prizes (candy or school supplies) to each child that plays. We did the ring toss game with another family in the school. John dressed up as iron man, Kate was a bird, and Anna was a banana. We brought that from home. One of the teacher's mom is here for the year and she was so kind to make Kate a beak mask. She sewed it and it was so genius! Kate won a prize for her age level for the most creative! John didn't play any games, but the one we did, but he seemed to have a great time! We barely saw Anna throughout the afternoon. The party was right after school. All the families also brought food to share and after the games, we all sat down to eat together. It was pretty chilly, but the kids all seemed to love it! After the party, it was youth night. We had a sitter that a friend recommended come take the kids home and watch them while Phil and I stayed to help with the youth. I co-lead the 9th grade girls and Phil co-leads the 11th/12th grade boys. There is a youth night every other Friday night.

Today, the fellowship we go to had a get together at a park to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They rented courts to play basketball, soccer, and volleyball and everyone brought food for a picnic. There was also a really nice playground for the kids!

Also, we hung our first picture in our apartment. I guess that makes it home! :) It was my favorite picture that Phil took and had printed and framed. We brought it in our suitcase when we came because I liked it so much.