It was a long day of teaching, but fun. Dan stopped by to teach my class how to say "Merry Christmas" in Greek. Reception 2 is responsible for learning "Merry Christmas" in both German and Greek. This is for our Christmas Program which is coming up at the end of next week. Anyways, the kids always love it when Mr. Robbins comes down to see them. Of course, Dan is so great with the kids! Here he is leading them in a little song to help them remember how to say "Kala Christouyena".
Earlier that day, I had finally gotten a hold of some Christmas music, so that was the day we would decorate our Christmas tree which I had just put up in my room. As you can imagine, the kids were very excited about decorating the tree, so I was glad we were finally able to do it! We cut out ornaments from our craft book and glittered them all up. By the end, we all had glitter everywhere, and the girls especially liked it:) It was a tiring project for me, but it always seems to go that way. The things that the kids love the most are the things that wear me out the most!
So, here is our tree being decorated by Nathan, Wongani, Malaika and Louisa. Each kid had 3 ornaments to put on the tree. I began taking off the ornaments from the lower level of the tree, and putting them up on the top. That way, each kid could have the full decoration experience!
Here is our tree, beautifully decorated by the students in Reception 2. Look how proud they are!
Now, the second part of the day consisted of driving to the airport, seeing dad, meeting the other 6 men on the team and following them back to Lilongwe. We stopped by the Shoprite center to pick up water and exchange money. Finally, we got to their hotel and had Christmas in dad's hotel room. It was a very merry time!!! We "opened" our presents and had a great time. Some of the items were clothes that I had purchased online. Basically, big shirts and maternity pants. My regular clothes are getting a little uncomfortable, and it won't be long before I grow completely out of them. Besides the clothes, we got slippers, Christmas candles and other decorations (thanks mom!), movies, magazines (thanks Sally!), and more Mac&Cheese!!!! (well, just the cheese packets). Mom also sent me a great pregnancy book about nutrition, and many other herbal supplements, teas and Belly Bars. Needless to say, we feel very blessed this Christmas, that my dad could come and also that he could bring so many gifts. With his white little beard, he sure did resemble Santa! We called him Kenny Clause. I hope you enjoy the below pictures.
One of my cute/big shirts from target.com. I can't wait for my belly to grow into it. Won't be long!
Dan is here holding his "new" bike shoes (thanks Brendan!!!!!!)! Don't they look like they are from outer space? Dan has been counting down the minutes until he got these shoes, and now they are here!
Here we are after all the present opening. We were so excited and somewhat overwhelmed!
Here I am with my 12 packs of Mac&Cheese packets!!!! You know me, I couldn't have been happier! It is seriously the only thing I am craving right now!
Here we are with our stockings, filled with toiletries, chocolate and other goodies (Thanks mom!!!).
Our three new movies, along with some music Abby got for me (THANKS!!!!!) Oh, and this must have been before I got my b-day presents from the Partains, because we also got the movie ELF!!! Just in time for the Christmas season!
Dad and I, just waiting forever for Dan to take the picture. That is why we are cracking up so much. It was so good to be with my dad that night. Thank you to everyone who was praying for my dad's travels, as well as the whole team. We all really appreciate it.
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They look like they're from outer space because they are from outer space.
The Martian I nicked them off was pissed.
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