Moldy Mess

After a great time in Canada, it's good to be back in Nicaragua. It's also been great to hear that there continues to be plenty of rain; hopefully making up for the shortage we had last rainy season. A number of reasons factored into me finding my car turned into a mold farm. Early on in my study of science I learned all about what makes a great environment for mold. My car was parked under a tree in the shade for about a month. With all the rain we've had, it provided the perfectly damp, warm, and dark area for the mold to take off. And take off it did! I've never seen so much mold in one place! So... it was war with the mold and I believe after a couple of scrub downs, a trip to the store to buy cleaners, some fresh air, and sun, I have won the war.

Adios mold! After the war on mold (below).

FYI: I filed these pictures into my Crazy ol' Nicaragua picture file.

Ontario Time

The rest of the summer was spent in Ontario with family. There was lots going on including visiting churches, playing with nieces and nephews, camping, week at the cottage, tie dye, candy game, blowing bubbles, canoeing, constructing a sand sculpture mermaid with Rachel, fishing, shopping for the new school year in Nicaragua, s'mores, sweet corn, Dr. Pepper, lots of time with family and much more. It was a great couple of weeks except that it sped by so quickly.

This is my youngest niece, Anna. She just loves her little potty.

Nephews Austin and Jordan on a hike through the wetlands of Turkey Point.

Happy Birthday to Beppe!

One of the many fist caught by the kids at the cottage. Funny they love to catch fish but don't want to get near them.

Bubble Time!

Back to Houston

My time in Canada began with a week long trip to Houston, BC. I enjoyed reconnecting with friends and loved life in a small town again. It's been 6 years since I taught there at HCS. That means that the last class I taught in Houston graduated this year. I was able to attend the graduation; what a treat to see how those 6th grade kids have grown up to be bigger kids.

Celebrating Canada Day at the park in Houston.

Michaela and I joined the Tuesday morning group of ladies who hike each week. It snowed, but not to worry I was wearing a tank top, T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, jacket, and hoody. That's right 5 shirts, it was just right. We hiked to Crater Lake and caught a glimpse of some wildlife and flowers struggling to get through the snow.

An evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gesch from Quick, B.C. Enjoying an after dinner walk.

Mr. Gesch paid the kids 10 cents for each log they moved from the shed to the garage. Great workers!