Aliya’s “Spirit of Giving” Ceremony!

Aliya’s “Spirit of Giving” Ceremony!

The “Spirit of Giving” ceremony at St. Margarets school was a beautiful and loving end to a spectacular five and half months of fun, friendship, learning, singing, dancing and nurturing support from Aliya’s friends, prefect (Chiche), and teacher (Miss Valentina) in 4B. The ceremony started 

Ketchup on Pizza?!?!

Ketchup on Pizza?!?!

We were at the Family Day (“Kermesse”) for Asher’s school (Mackay) and when we were ordering some pizza, Asher said to make sure we asked for it “sin ketchup” (without ketchup)! So it turns out that most kids put not just a little but a 

Earthquake Through Asher’s Eyes

Earthquake Through Asher’s Eyes

Here is Asher’s view of the big Temblor that we experienced our first month in Chile: This is what it says: “THERE WAS AN EARTHQUAKE!  Hear the story? On the ipad, we were watching YouTube Matty B.  The earth started making sounds.  We turned up 

More Easy 2d Grade Words!

More Easy 2d Grade Words!

So, if you had some problems with Asher’s last spelling list of “Crustaceans” and “Invertebrates”, try spelling some of these easy second grade words. Keep in mind, that most of the kids in Asher’s class are learning to spell these English words as a second 

Invertebrates, Crustaceans, & More Easy 2nd Grade Spelling Words!

Invertebrates, Crustaceans, & More Easy 2nd Grade Spelling Words!

Have you ever wondered what would be on a Second Grade spelling test if you had to learn English as a second language?  I’m not sure if “miscellaneous”,”molluscs”, or “vertebrates” would have been at the top of your list. But all those words and some 

Feliz Fiestas Patrias!

Feliz Fiestas Patrias!

September 18th is Fiestas Patrias, the national Chilean holiday to celebrate Chile’s independence from Spain in 1810. In good Chilean fashion, the holiday is celebrated for weeks!  With lots of dancing, pisco sour, and yummy empanadas . . . Both Aliya and Asher enjoyed a 

Graffiti Artists

Graffiti Artists

We never realized how beautiful graffiti could be until we visited Valparaiso, the graffiti capital of the world!  Sunday we went on a Graffiti tour of Valpo with graffiti artist, Al Ramirez, who explained the evolution of graffiti, with its various styles and world renowned 

First Day of School

First Day of School

Asher & Aliya started school the first week of August!  Both kids wear ties every day, when it isn’t a sports day.  Here is Aliya all dressed up and ready for her first day at St. Margaret’s School! Here is Asher getting ready for his first 

Aliya’s First Impressions of Vina del Mar, Chile

Aliya’s First Impressions of Vina del Mar, Chile

When we asked Aliya about her first full day in Vina del Mar, here is what she said: My Favorite Thing I did:  Going to the beach Thing that surprised me:  how the guy could make a mermaid out of sand Different from home:  I 

Asher’s First Impressions of Vina del Mar, Chile

Asher’s First Impressions of Vina del Mar, Chile

When we asked Asher about his first full day in Chile, here is what he said: My Favorite Thing I did:   Going to the mall My Favorite thing I saw:   The sunset:  it was orange, blue, red with a bit of purple. The