The Fun Run

 We had a busy weekend at ISB! On Friday after school, was the Job and Maria Charity Fun Run. This is an awesome effort organized by the school and parents in memory of a 2 ISB 1st grade students, brother and sister, who perished in the 2004 tsunami. The kids and I ran with lots of others to raise money for the educational needs of several Thai students. C ran the 200 meter, D and I ran the Mother/Daughter 400 meter, and then I ran the mile. It was terribly hot, but free ice water and cookies made it all better!

C, getting in zone, focused on the track.

Go! Go! Go!!!

Green ribbon winner!

What a team. Hopefully Daddy will be here to join us for the next one! We love you T!

Good Stuff

We are home now from another wild and crazy International Food Fair. We are tired, and STUFFED, and happy! Who had the falafel pitas at the Israel booth? Curry at the India booth? Sausages and onions at the Aussie booth? Pie and pulled pork sandwiches at the American booth? Yum!

D, Tess, and I worked all day on our apple tarts. So proud of my girl. She's got great technique!

 We love the food fair, the chance to bake together, and all the excitement! Our other project was helping out in the games area with our Girl Scouts Daisy Troop. We helped run the treasure game. 10 baht- win a prize every time! My Daisy Scouts were great little money earners!

Happy little American girl.

Fabulous First Day

It was hard getting out of bed this morning, and her new shoes felt a little stiff, but D has begun first grade!

En route.

Beside the bulletin board.

With Mrs. Hardman.

 And, who's hot stuff this year getting to hang the big playground before the bell rings? First graders!

The report from D this afternoon- She could tell me the names of all the kids who sit at her table. The best thing was seeing a familiar friend when she went to Spanish class and the worst thing was that her new Spanish teacher isn't as funny as her old Spanish teacher. Not too bad! She did come out of the classroom this afternoon frowning and declaring, "MOM! I have HOMEWORK!" (This was her biggest concern with starting 1st grade.) She is thoroughly enjoying her "homework," searching the house for 5 things that tell about her.

It's going to be another great year!