Christmas in Indiana

My sisters dog Daisy

Emily with her new boots she got from me.

Mark with his Colts hoodie I got him

My sister Julie and her kids and my grandma

My grandma, Mark Jr, Emily and me.

My uncle Gene came to visit for a few days

I have been enjoying my vacation in Indiana this Christmas. My first Christmas to be without both of my siblings. It was a quit a bit dull this year. This last week I have been taking care of my sister's dog while her family has been in Maryland. Most of my time was spent at my grandmas house with her, my dad, uncle's and my mom. This year I have enjoyed the time with my family and even had a few hours to myself. It has been a great vacation. I actually feel rested. I will be headed back to Cayman on January 5. I will be ready to get back in the groove again. I am also very thankful that the weather has been kind to me. I am used to 70 and 80 degree weather. 50 and 60 can be very cold for me but it has been tolerable. Well I wish every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Well I had a great vacation. I Spent lots of money and went to the ACE convention. I am back on the island and getting ready for the Christmas holiday. Next week we have our first band concert and I will be conducting four different groups this year. I am so excited about having more responsibility. I finally get to test all the things I learned while at college. My intermediate band is playing quite well this year. I think they have come a long way.
We have two more weeks of school left and then we leave for vacation. I am ready to spend some quality time with my family. I have been missing them so much. This will be the first year that I have not seen them during November break. It has been a long four months. I know they are eager to see me as well.

October Blue's

Well the month of October is almost over. The dreaded day of Halloween is fast approaching. I think that is the day the devil works in mysterious ways. Anyway, things are going well for now. I have started 4 new private violin lessons. They range in age between 5-6 years old. They are so cute and I am having so much fun with them. They learn so fast and soak up so much information. I have to be crazy to work 6 days a week but I love it. I am getting so much experience down here. If and when I decide to leave I think I will be able to do anything.
Two more weeks and I finally get to leave the island for a few days. I won't get to be with my family but I will at least get to go shopping for a few days. There is no place to go shopping here except for the grocery store. Needless to say that the highlight of my week is to leave the compound and go grocery shopping. You learn really fast to enjoy the small things in life!! I love the life that God has given me and I wouldn't trade it for any other.

We are into our 4th week of school and I feel so tired already. I am a teacher at Wesleyan Christian Academy in the Cayman Islands. I love living in the land of fun in the sun. It is a beautiful place and I feel honored to call this place my home. I have been here since 2005 and hope to be here for as long as God allows. Anyway my students are doing great so far. I have 16 wiggly 5 year olds. Since I have no children of my own I consider these my kids. I am so glad that at the end of the day I get to go home to peace and quiet. Other than being tired everything seems to be going well for the moment. I guess I better get going. I am sure I can find something to keep me busy.