Event #5: Fieldtrip to Delhi!

Chris got to chaperone a Hindi 1 field trip to Delhi a few weeks back, and here are some of his pictures. I don't think I'll get a chance to see these places before we leave, so I'm living vicariously through him on this one!

The Red Fort

Chris, the Mogul Warrior!

I like that he took pictures of the cute kids...he's going to be a great dad some day. :)

Standing at the India Gate, looking at the capital building.

It's almost like the Arc de Triumph in Paris!

"Don't mess around, I'm watching you!"

The Indian version of the Buckingham Palace guards.

Full shot of the Indian Gate.

The Lotus Temple, part of the Baha'i religion.
Designed to remind people of the beauty of life and the unity of God, mankind, and all religions.

Sydney Opera House, anyone?!

The Qutub Minar.
Built in 1199, and one of the best examples of Islamic architecture in India!

The whole group. :)

Event #4: Staff Talent Show!

Two weekends ago we ALSO had our STAFF TALENT SHOW!!!! Nothing brings you back to high school like a good old-fashioned variety show, and we had a GOOD TIME! The students loved EVERYTHING (in some ways it made you feel AWESOME about yourself...but since they screamed for everyone no matter what, we all knew that deep down it was more about the screaming than about our performances!), and the staff had a great time. :)

Ben and James were our emcees...James, where are you?! And Ben...why are you so short?!

A group of us girls did a hiphop medley...which turned out to be really fun! I was a little afraid at first, since I was the one with the most dance experience (reminder: I was in dance from ages 5-6!), but we stole a bunch of dance moves from the internet and had TONS of fun!

I know. We're ghetto.

I had a hard time talking Chris into making a stage appearance, but he decided to participate in the "Fashion Fusion" fashion show with me. And...he was a HIT!!!!

Chris was seriously hilarious. He started walking all goofy as a joke one day in practice, but when the older Tibetan man that was behind him fell over laughing, we figured we might as well ham it up at the real show. :)

Pete Wildman, guitarist and singer extraordinaire!

I ended up doing a solo. I really don't know why I do that to myself though, I was SO nervous!

Angie Endo re-wrote a SNL skit from the perspective of a disillusioned Woodstock alumni...I was backstage when they performed, but it was apparently hilarious!

Best act of the night, hands down! These guys did an '80's dance that was to DIE for. Check out the YouTube Video, for sure!

Afterward a few of us went out to The Tavern (a restaurant, not an actual tavern!) and had a good time just hanging out. It really did feel like high school...McDonald's after choir concerts anyone?!?!

WAY TO GO EVERYONE!

(Video links to come later, for those of you that care!)

Event #3: Elementary Sports Day!

Two weekends ago we had Elementary Sports Day...and it was a BLAST! On this day, all the elementary kids go down to the big sports field to compete in relays, races, and field events. There were many tears (both from competition anger and injury), and many, many smiles. :) I was in charge of running long-jump, so there aren't any pictures from there...but enjoy the rest!

Two fifth grade cuties, showing their team pride.


"Go Merlins!"

This was SERIOUSLY the funniest relay I've ever seen in my life! The ECP (early childhood program) through 3rd graders had to run to a pole that had a donut tied to it, pull off the donut, eat it COMPLETELY, then run back. The poor little 4-year-olds had some difficulty getting the whole donut down, and there were more than a few tears!

Don't they look miserable?!

You probably didn't know this, but qualifications for P.E. teachers in India are a bit more difficult than in the U.S.: in addition to being sporty and being able to yell at kids, you ALSO have to be able to tie donuts onto a pole with a string. Not everyone can do this people!

The Spoon-Lemon Relay Race had much fewer tears, and but lots of "sour" results!
(that pun is dedicated to my mama!)


"Game face? Check."

"On your marks....get set..."

"GO!"

"You mean we get to jump around in sacks?!"

"Oh no you don't!!"

Here at Woodstock we practice non-exclusivity...EVERYONE WINS!!!

"Who knew a 3-legged race could be so exhausting?!"

Wait a minute...I thought this was an Elementary Sports Day?!?!

Event #2: Gr. 3/4 RE Retreat

In the middle of February, we helped lead a 3rd and 4th grade Retreat. The theme was "Jesus is a Superhero"...and we used the "Incredibles" movie to help us explore various Superhero qualities. Needless to say, we got to dress up like superheroes for a weekend. :) I was Elastigirl, and Chris got to be Mr. Incredible...he looked SUPER macho!