Cody's GSP Graduation

Today we went to Cody's Global Scholarship Program graduation ceremony, and he received a higher learning degree from Northumbria University (which is an equivalent of a Master's degree in the States). I guess it's just one of the perks of doing his first year of medical school in the UK. I think it's pretty cool for him to be able to say that he actually has a degree that came from England, and just one more certificate to frame and put on the wall in his future doctor's office! I am so proud of him!

Here are some of the pictures from the ceremony:


Cody and me before the ceremony


Cody receiving his degree


Cody and one of his classmates who is actually from Grenada


After the ceremony


Chase, Cody, and Zach

Intruder

I came into the kitchen, and this is what I saw on my wall, so I screamed! I usually like little creatures, but something about his little tail twitching as he climbed up my wall just totally freaked me out. I got my broom thinking that I could knock him off the wall and out the door in one motion. Didn't work out exactly as I had planned. When I got my broom close to him, he jumped off the wall and ran under the stove as Macy chased after him. I tried to get him out from under the stove, but it's hopeless. He has made it his permanent home and has no intention of moving. Thankfully Cody will be home soon, and hopefully will be able to get him out of the house!

Bittersweet Goodbyes

Macy and I took Mom and Blake to the airport this morning for their flight home. I have to admit that I am extremely sad. I wish that they could stay here with me all the time, but I know that my Dad probably misses them terribly. We only have 9 weeks from tomorrow left on this island. I think that I am ready to pack up my bikini and sunglasses and put an American flag on my car :)..It is so weird how we have lived in 2 different countries for almost 2 years. I am ready to be back on US soil, and soak up all of the great things that come along with being an American! Most of all, I am ready to be closer to my family. Even though New York is still a plane ride away, it is at least in the States and not as far away as we are now. I am grateful for all of the experiences that I have had in my short life and at the same time, long life. I feel that it has made me a stronger person, and really made me appreciate the simple things in life that God has blessed me with. I intend to enjoy my last 2 months in Grenada, but am looking forward to what the future holds for us!

Here are some pics from Mom and Blake's visit..We took like 600 pictures, so there's no way that I'm gonna post them all :)


Macy with her new favorite toy that Mom brought her!


The Beach House


Mom and her kids at the Aquarium


At the Aquarium for Blake's 20th Birthday!

Mom and Blake's Arrival to the Island

Mom and Blake will be here in about 2 hours, and I absolutely can not wait! They will be here for a whole week, and I am looking forward to much needed time with my family. My Dad decided to stay home since he's not really into the sun and beach, but at least my Mom and brother are coming. These will be the longest 2 hours ever!!!

These are some pictures from when Mom, Dad, and Blake visited us in the UK this time last year:


Dad, Mom, and Blake the day they arrived in Newcastle


Cody, Blake, and Me in Hardrock Cafe in London


Me, my parents, and brother in front of Kensington Palace in London


Me and Blake on the coast in front of Bamburgh Castle


Mom and Me at Bamburgh Castle

Golfing Day

This weekend was the first weekend in a while that Cody did not have to study for exams, so we took advantage of it and went golfing. Cody is actually the golfer..I just tag along and occassionally pick up a ball or club to look like I'm doing something useful. I was the scorekeeper, even though I may have lost the scorecard on the course..but luckily retraced my steps and found it! There are no golf carts in Grenada, so you have to get around the old fashioned way..by foot! I must say that this is excellent exercise, but unfortunately I wore the wrong shoes and came home with two huge blisters. The grass was basically dead from the drought, and the ground was cracking and hard as concrete. I did get to meet a family of goats that were lounging around the course, and one of them had a brand new baby! We had a great time and got lots of sun and exercise!


The course


Me and my hubby


Swinging


Taking a break


The little goat family