A few good women.

Blessed by these two ladies...enormously.  It was so fun to have mom and Hannah come visit and hang out with me in my world over here in southeast Asia.  My mom has been here once before but it was really cool for my sister to be able to come out.  She was affectionately called "the clone" at Faith Academy.  Many people had to take a second look when she was walking by.

*notice my mom's "crazy socks" (they got be apart of our crazy sock day)

At the American Cemetery

Even a little relaxing by the pool!

High Tea at the Peninsula Hotel

Then I forced my mom to hike the smallest active volcano in the world. Though it doesn't seem small when your hiking in 90+ heat with 80% humidity.  They were troopers...notice the sweat marks mmmm

Taal is a small volcano within a larger volcano.

Looking back at what we accomplished. Not only is the trail dusty but its hot a littered with horse poo.

So blessed to have them here.  I think I wore them out by the time they left, at least I know I was exhausted.  Things have gotten back to normal, but it is always hard when family comes and leaves.  Looking forward to seeing them again in 7 months.  Praying that the holidays are warm and joyful instead of feelings of homesickness.  Can't wait to celebrate thanksgiving and christmas in the cold again.

Happy Halloween!

It was a fun Halloween in 4th grade this year.  I think the longer I am away from the states the more I miss the fun of dressing up and being silly for Halloween.  And this year we were blessed with a couple of very special guests :)

the most attractive 4th grade teacher...not boasting or anything

The kids came into class with some "spooky" music and a "creepy" teacher welcoming them into the classroom.

After reading "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon" we started right away on our little craft project that I had my mom and sister lead them in.

Jack-o-Lanterns are hard to come by in the PI so we made due with some cute little satsumas.  Not only were they totally cute, but my room smelled like citrus ;)

the end product

A fun day with Miss Cosper, Miss Cosper and Mrs. Cosper :)