Saturday, February 28, 2009

New Buddha














One day I came home from school and my Aunt Nang announced they were building a new Buddha at the temple. I decided I would check it out the next day and take pictures of its progress. But seriously guys this guy went up in a DAY. And it is HUGE!

They tell me it isn't finished yet because they are going to paint it gold but I like it how it is.




Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Walentine's Party




I wanted to throw a Valentines Day Party for my students so I told them they could come to my house on Saturday and experience Valentines-American style... This party was sponsored by my wonderful Aunt Alice who supplied me with the candy and entertainment! 

I decorated. I was pretty sure the hearts would fall from the ceiling during the night but they didn't and they ended up staying until April!







Snacks anyone? I had licorice and candy hearts (the students thought both were too sweet) and then I added all the stuff I have had forever in my cupboard.






I set up a little area where the students could pose for pictures with their sweethearts (or friends).






Day of the Party

I had about 25 students show up. They loved posing for pictures. 









They got to make their own chocolate chip cookie. (They did not think these were too sweet....)






They came up with desigining the hearts I had hung from the ceiling. Most of them ended up saying I Love Kate. Maybe part of the reason I left them hanging for so long.






I had a hard time thinking of activies we coudl play that were Valentine-themed. I made a pin the ears on the bunny game. They loved it! They especially loved directing their friends in the wrong direction.














The students also thought it was fun to play in Uncle Joe's car that is parked in my driveway.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

These are a few of my favorite things.

My 6 favorite things in Thailand.




Stoney. He is wearing a traditional Thai outfit but I think he looks like a pirate!




Mancoot. My favorite fruit.






My neighborhood kiddos.







The monks. The sound of their chanting.








Adventures with my Peace Corps friends.





My Kittens!