After School Activities

At the kids' school, they get to participate in after school activities.  Paisley chose to do "Fun with Italian," an activity that Truett was in last semester, and "Kids' Drawing."  Truett chose to only do one activity, "Kids' Drawing."  The last week of school, parents were invited to attend the class.

Fun with Italian

Some friends in the class

 

The kids did a dance . . .

 

. . . and then the parents joined.

 

Tru was not all that thrilled about watching.

 Some fun Italian crafts

 

 Kids Drawing

 Truett found a friend's little brother and was so helpful and patient with him!

 

This is what I looked like after watching the kids draw and color fruit for an hour.

 But the kids had fun with their friends.

 

 

Paisley's good friend and her mom, my good friend.

End of School Parties

After school parties are no small thing here.  Because this is Ramadan, most of the families here are fasting from sun up to sun down.  In the evenings, they have a big meal.  So, for Truett's class party, we all broke the fast together at a hotel in town.

This was my view for much of my evening . . . alone

Second grade teachers

Paisley's party was in a hotel ballroom.  There were presents, songs, dances, games, and food.  It was great!

First grade teachers

Paisley's class

There was a gift exchange at her party.  She got Elmo slippers!

Her best friend, Sofia

The classes sang and danced.

My girl!

Paisley's good friend in her class, Jocelyn.

The teachers even danced!

A friend in Paisley's class is moving, so they had a farewell party for her.  They were very nice and included Paisley since she is changing schools.

 

All the kids

 And the mommies

 And then all the mommies wanted pictures.  I am not including all of them!

  

And then the mommies again!

This mom right here has taught me how to be a good friend.  It is often hard for me at gatherings.  Other moms are often intimidated to talk to me and I am often shy to talk to them.  But this mom always talks to me and always makes sure I am included.  I am so thankful for her!