Last In.Light.In of the Semester

Friday was our final InLightIn of this semester and the last one ever for Meagan and Taylor. We're really going to miss them every Friday afternoon and I know the kiddos will too. Thanks girls for all your dedication and love for these little ones.

We finished the semester off with a bang. We had a water balloon fight! The kids loved it and we enjoyed pelting them and watching the water explode. It was a fun way to get even with them and the attitudes they have at times.

Hopefully we'll see the kids around before we start up again at the end of May.

Good Friday

Four weeks from today is Good Friday and boy will it be a good friday. We will be back in AZ! We actually arrive Thursday evening, but to know we'll wake up in the Valley of the Sun, dry air and all, makes my heart smile. Kyle will be home for just over 2 weeks and I'll be there for 3 1/2. Here are just a few of the places I can't wait to eat at or shop at. I really could add another 20 places, but I didn't want you to think I was too crazy.

I know Kyle is excited to go to most of the places on my list, but if I were to guess what he's most thrilled about, it's this...

I'm pretty sure he'd play 18 holes, or more, every day we're home if I'd let him. Call me selfish, but since he studies ALL DAY this is my time to get to hang out with him too.

The countdown begins....

Go Team Go!

I do not play sports and I don't consider myself athletic. I danced and did pom, which was my "sport", but I won't sit here and debate whether it is in fact a sport or not. My point is...

me + a sport involving a ball = bad news

Kyle and I are on a coed kickball team here. I think I was put on simply because they needed more girls and well, ya that's the only reason. We usually play once a week and our team is undefeated. I have made several runs over that past few games, which I'm very proud of, but I have to rely on my teammates to tell me when to run or stay most of the time.

Kyle usally plays 2nd base and he does great. What position do I play, you ask? Well, I like to call it "ground holder". I stand there and make sure the dirt stays put. I also do a pretty good job of avoiding the ball if it ever comes my way. (I'm sure my dad is shaking his head in shame right now)

This was true until our most recent game. I ACTUALLY CAUGHT THE BALL!!! I jumped up and down and I'm pretty sure I embarrassed the heck out of Kyle with my little celebration. I couldn't help it. This was my first catch EVER.

I felt so good until...



About 3 plays later I missed it. The ball went right through my arms and rolled away.


Hey, you can't get 'em all, right?

Mom's Visit: Syndicate Nature Trail

Mom's last day in Dominica was a little drizzly and cool. Yes, I said cool. You may even notice me wearing a jacket in some of the photos. Shocking! It also helps we were quite a ways up in elevation. We were at the Syndicate Nature trail.

If you know my mom at all, you know she's crazy about animals. Everything from elephants to ants...if she thinks she can see one, she's there. Unfortunately Dominica doesn't have too many fun creatures, but they do have two kinds of parrots, the Jaco and the Sisserou. These birds are hard to spot, but if anyone can find them, it's my mom. It's really too bad there are no monkeys here like they have in Barbados. That would just put her over the edge!

Along the trail we came across some pretty big trees with crazy roots and trunks.

This was my mom for about 70% of her stay in Dominica!

These are the parrots I mentioned above. If we were going to see them, this was the perfect place. Now, you may notice that these birds are primarily green and so is Dominica. This makes them even more difficult to see, unless they are flying.

We actually saw the parrots fly from tree to tree 3 times! It was pretty cool and Mom jumped up and down with joy. I was so glad she got to see them. Since it all happened so fast, I wasn't able to get a picture of them. So...this is my interpretation of them flying across the trees. (please don't laugh)

Well, that's it. Those are all the posts from my mom's visit. I hope you've enjoyed the look at our adventures!

We had a wonderful time and I truly appreciate getting to spend the time with her.

(I also loved all the goodies she brought us from America)

Mom's Visit: Sunset Cruise

We went on a whale watching and sunset cruise while Mom was here. Unfortunately we only saw one of these things...the sunset. Kyle and I have seen whales before, but they just weren't cooperating this time. The sunsets here never disappoint.

In my opinion, one of the best ways to see Dominica is from a boat. It gives you a greater appreciation of its beauty. From the water, you don't see the litter or the barely standing shacks, you only see the lush green mountains and rugged, rocky cliffs.

It's also a great way to get a fresh "breeze".