SO Mid-Term Social

Today the SO group put on our mid-term social at Le Phare Bleu. It was a very nice place. We got to eat lunch with friends and hang out. They had a very nice pool and it was right on the beach. Unfortunately, we didn't swim because Cody had to get back to study, but we got some great pictures of this beautiful place!

Sick as a Dog

Ever heard the term "Sick as a Dog"? Well that's me. It's been a long week, but it's finally Friday! I love rainy days when I can stay inside and read a book or cuddle with Macy and Cody! I am extra clingy today because I'm not feeling well. I like lots of attention (well I always like lots of attention) but especially when I'm sick. I was thinking just yesterday how lucky I was that I hadn't caught this bug that everyone else seemed to have, and then what do you know, I caught it. Oh well, I went to the pharmacy and got some drugs and cough drops, so I should be set for the weekend ahead. I'm just hoping that I don't get Cody sick since he has mid-terms in a little over a week. I was also looking forward to the SO mid-term social that's tomorrow, so hopefully I will be up for it!

Suzy Homemaker

Sometimes this housewife stuff gets kind of old. I feel like there is always cleaning to be done and clothes to be washed. I don't know how people with kids do it. I can't imagine trying to do all of the everyday household stuff plus trying to take care of kids. I think I would go insane. Guess I'm not ready for motherhood. Everyone that I talk to seems to think that having no job and staying home all day in the Caribbean would be great...Well, it is great on some days. Other days, I am just ready for it to end. Yesterday was our 2 month mark until we come home for our Christmas break...We are so excited! Well, I celebrated our 2 month mark with a little bit of "spring cleaning" as I call it. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I feel like I have to clean all of the time. I wish I was one of those people that didn't mind dirt on the floors, dishes in the sink, or clutter everywhere, but I do. I even find myself washing our sheets every week, and really would like to wash them twice a week. What brought on my new attitude towards dirt? I have no idea, but luckily I have a little cleaning buddy who keeps me laughing as I'm doing this intense job. Macy loves to help me "sort" clothes as I call it...when really she is just rolling around in the dirty laundry. I think she likes the smell. :) I also find myself sweeping and mopping around her...literally, she doesn't move a muscle and just watches the mop or broom go around her. I also had the task of bathing the little stinker. Needless to say, my little swimmer hates her baths. She likes to be able to chose when she gets wet. That seems to be my typical day lately with the occasional trips to the Limes program, which by the way is today. Just another day in paradise!




Macy "sorting" clothes



Trying to get dry after her bath



All clean with her new bow that Mimi and Popup brought her!

Life Without H2O

Well, it all started on Wednesday. Our water pressure tends to go in and out sometimes (usually due to rain), so that's how it started out...just bad pressure. Well by Saturday night, we had nothing...zip!!! I don't know how Cody and me managed not to kill each other! Think about it...Two people and a dog in a house with no water using the same toilet that you can't flush, can't wash dishes, can't wash clothes, can't shower or brush your teeth! Luckily we had jugs of water that we could at least brush our teeth with, and we did have kind neighbors that let us come over to shower, but the toilet thing was rough. That's how you know you love each other...if we can get through 36 hours in those conditions, then I think that we can handle everything else. :) Oh yeah, by the way, our water is back...The best invention ever was indoor plumbing!

Are You From Mexico?

Yesterday at the Limes Program, I was asked a very funny question from one of my dear sweet kids. She innocently walked up to me and said, "Are you from Mexico?" I couldn't help but smile, but politely said, "No..I'm from the States..from Louisiana." Her eyes lit up, and she said, "I know where that is...I also know where Alabama is." Then she started singing "Sweet Home Alabama". It's funny to see through the eyes of these Grenadian kids. Most of them have never been off of the island in their lives, and many of them probably never will. So I guess I must look like a Mexican to her. I have dark hair and pretty dark skin from all of my days on the beach, :) so to her...I don't look any different. You have to love these Grenadian kids!

Here are some pictures of us playing games with the kids:

Visiting With Cody's Parents

We have had a very adventurous week. Cody's parents have been here since Friday night and are leaving tomorrow morning. We have done lots of stuff while they were here. We went deep sea fishing and caught 4 barracuda, went and saw two of the waterfalls and the lake, hung out at the beach and the University Club pool, spent some time on campus and in the city of St. George's, and ate at lots of restaurants. We will be sad to see them go, but it won't be long before we are home for our Christmas break (about 2 months left). I am already counting down the days!

Here are some pictures from our week:

Walking on the beach

The Beach House

On Campus

The Aquarium

The Tingles' Arrival to Grenada

Cody's parents are coming to visit us, and their plane lands tonight. They will be here for almost a week, so we are looking forward to spending some time with family. It's always fun to have people visit from home, because they always bring us lots of treats from the States: like the Hot Tamales candy that I requested, and some more flip flops because my black pair were stolen from the beach while I was running! It's also fun to show them where we live and the things that we like to do. Tomorrow morning we are all going deep sea fishing. I'm hoping that we all don't get sea sick, but it should be fun anyways. I'm sure there will be lots of fun pictures from their visit. Now I've got to clean the house, finish the laundry, and bathe Macy before they get here.

This is a picture of my inlaws when they visited us last year in the UK.
(Mike and Tanya Tingle)