"Phil-ling" In

Phil hurt his back and has been on the couch all week. I have been filling in for his 7th and 8th grade World Civilizations and World Geography classes. The kids have been fantastic! Phil has done a great job and the kisd are well behaved and respectful. It has been a tough time for Phil to be out as the kids are preparing for exams next week, but he has done a great job of facilitating from home and answering questions when necessary. I'm thankful I can step in while he is out. 

Advent

We have been doing the same Advent since Anna was a baby. It was a calendar/story that Noel Piper created. The kids are bigger, but love the tradition and playing with the animals. We also read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and laugh throughout the whole book. We don't have a lot of traditions, but this is something that has traveled with us all over the world. 

John's Christmas Program

The elementary put on a Christmas Program entitled "We're On the Air." The kids all did such a wonderful job and it was such a sweet program. The music teacher came to the school last semester and has been a wonderful addition to the school. 

Kate's Play

Kate was in a play put on by members of the community here in Chiang Mai. The actors were from all over the world from America to New Zealand and everywhere in between. They rehearsed three times a week and put on five performaces over four days. I, Rachel, attended four of the five performances. Our whole family went on Thursday and Phil and I were supposed to switch on and off for the next three. Because he hurt his back, I was the one to attend all of the performances. While it was a fun event, we were all glad for it to be over. Great job, Kate! 

Christmas Market

Kate and I participated in the Christmas Market that was held at our school. Kate sold all of her crochet creations within the first hour. She is now motivated to make a lot more for next year. Rachel did a good job as well selling her cookie mixes and homemade cookies. It was a busy, fun-filled day.