52 Weeks of Happiness - Week 35

I love Halloween.

It has to be my favourite holiday.

Ever!

Now, 

there is no Halloween in Zambia.

But that's ok, 

because there are plenty of us

to make it happen.

Wednesday

was Halloween.

And

Halloween-in-the-Hood.

The Hood is basically

where a lot of the teachers live.

There's a lot of kids,

and so they have a little braii

and some trick-or-treating.

Ethan and I were lucky enough

to get invited.

Friday

the PTA held their

Trunk-or-Treat

event.

This year,

there were even games.

It even felt like a "real" Halloween

this year.

It was cold!!!

Friday night,

Ethan had his clothes on

under his costume.

We've never done that before.

Happiness is a fabulous

Halloween.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!!!

Tonight was AISL's

Halloween in the Hood.

Ethan decided he wanted to be a ninja

this year.

He also decided he wanted to go

Trick-or-Treating

with Tora.

Mommy was not needed

following behind.

Ethan's pumpkin he carved a couple weeks ago.

Fighting ninja

The Kids of the Hood

Ethan and Tora

Thanks everyone

for making this another

fantastic Halloween.

52 Weeks of Happiness - Week 34

Ethan and I use to bake together

almost every week.

But for some reason

we haven't done much of that

lately.

Then I came across this wonderful recipe

for Butter Pecan Squares.

And I thought,

this was the perfect opportunity

for Ethan and I get to back

into the kitchen.

Happiness is baking with Ethan.

ABC - Favourite Word

October 26th - What's your favourite word?

Blimey!

I'm not sure I have a favourite word.

Although I do say 

blimey

a lot.

Then I've picked up

the South African

shame.

Not feeling well?

Shame.

Car broke down?

Shame.

Didn't have a chance to get your hair cut?

Shame.

According to my darling

6-year old

I have a favourite phrase.

"Sit down and finish eating!!!"

Wordless Wednesday

It's Zambian Independance Day today.

Time to celebrate. 

52 Weeks of Happiness - Week 33

One of the great parts

of attending AISA

this year,

was meeting with old mates.

Having dinner at

Monte Casino.

Love the fake sky.

They even have laundry hanging.

Happiness is having a great time

over some wine

under the "fake" stars!

AISA

A few years ago,

the school in Tanzania

brought in Margaret MacLean

to facilitate a 3-day workshop

on 

Professional Learning Communities.

I loved it.

Margaret then offered an online course

to help us further our skills.

It was great.

Every October

AISA

(Association of International Schools in Africa)

holds a conference.

This year,

Margaret was asked to

facilitate a 3-day

pre-conference workshop.

And she asked if I would come

and help her out.

Yes, I was an intern.

I had a wonderful time.

I had forgotten how much

I enjoyed using the protocols.
I also got the chance to
brush up on my skills
and meet some great teachers.

It was truly a wonderful experience.
Thank you Margaret!