School today was a very easy going day. It was a fun day, that didn't include much school work. We just got to hang out with our class. We had a nice Easter lunch today with turkey and ham and all the fixings. The students were then given Easter treat bags. The community was also invited to eat and we had quite the turn out. Before we ate, one of the Christian teachers was asked to share some words about Easter and pray before we ate. It is so nice and refreshing to have this happen in our school. Our community seems fairly open to the Christian faith.
On another note, Julia (the principal) and about 9 teachers/T.A's have left for the week on a trip to Arizona to see how the Navajo people have preserved their culture. This is quite an amazing and once in a life time trip for many of the teachers. While Julia is away, Greg was asked to be acting principal. This is an awesome opportunity for him. He is only in charge of grades 6-9 and another teacher is in charge of the younger kids. This works well especially since Greg doesn't know the younger kids and the other teacher doesn't know the older kids. It will definitely be an interesting week for Greg as he juggles a classroom and the duties of a principal. I am so proud of him though and know he will do an amazing job.
After work today we were both exhausted from the weeks work. I fell asleep almost immediately and slept for about 2 hours. It felt so nice. We then went for a nice walk before dinner. Enjoy some of our pictures from this afternoon's walk.
A lot of dogs around are having puppies right now. We stopped by to see some and play with them for a while. Although Greg and I are both dog lovers, Amanda is a HUGE dog lover. We stopped to talk, pet and play with almost all the dogs. With Dexter around A LOT of dogs come out to smell him and play with him, so we have gotten to know a lot of dogs and their names.
Last week I got a letter from my cousin Olivia. She sent me this little brown bear and asked me to take him on adventures around Deer Lake, then mail them back to her at the school. Today Greg and I took him to the lake. Although the lake is frozen it is a beautiful place in Deer Lake.
Greg on the ice. There is a top slush layer and I am sure we will be seeing water very shortly!
Amanda and Dexter!
Me stopping to play with one of the dogs. I really like this one he was so cute and nice.
We go for a walk almost every day, and boys are always outside playing hockey at his house. Almost every day they ask Greg to play with them. Today he stopped and took a few shots on net.
Amanda and one of the puppies at another house.
While the winter road was open a lot of new trailer homes came in. They are now starting to clear the land so that the homes have a place to go.
Congratulations Greg. That is awesome. And it will look great on your resume.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you guys fit right into that community. Thanks for sharing your life with us.