Today was our last day at Jefferson. There were so many emotions flowing as we said goodbye to our new friends and the school community that welcomed us for the last three weeks. We had two shows today and they both went wonderfully! Our kids had so much fun teaching the Ecuadorian students about the United States and Cincinnati, and the Ecuadorian students had a blast joining in our dances. They LOVED the chicken dance!!! Our hosts gave us some gifts and we had a tearful goodbye. At noon, we went to Miss Gabriel's and Mrs. Laudeman's host family's house for a cookout. We had so much fun and so much food!!!!!We are going on holiday Thursday and Friday and will have fun with our host families before we leave. Saturday we have to be at the airport at 3:00 a.m. and a 9 hour layover in Miami. Please pray for our safe travels. We cant wait to see everyone!!!!
Having fun at the cookout!
Receiving gifts from our hosts.
The students loved the chicken dance!
Fun in the pool.
Eating all the food at the cookout.
Shaking out our nerves before the show.
Our first show.
Miss Gabriel tying our shoes so they DEFINITELY won't come untied during the show.
Wow! What an amazing way to wrap up the trip! Ashley, thank you so, so much for the blog and updates. It made all of the difference knowing what you all were doing and seeing everyone was doing well. Have a great next two days and safe travels on Saturday. We can't wait to welcome you all home and hear all of your stories. Jack, we love you! ❤️ Can't wait to see you on Saturday!
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Thank you so much Ashley and Becky for taking care of our kiddos!! And for the blog and pics!! Lil—we can’t wait to see you!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the show was a great success! It’s hard to believe how quickly these past three weeks have gone. Enjoy the warm weather and beautiful scenes; it’s in the 40s and rainy in Cincinnati today. I can’t wait to hear all about your wonderful travels and experiences! We love you, Elaina!
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Mom, Dad, Lauren, & Evelyn
Peter enjoy your next couple days and we will see you soon. Last night David dressed up as Abe Lincoln and Andrew is Harry Potter and in received lots of candy to share with you love Mom Dad David and Andrew
ReplyDeleteLove all of these pictures!!!! Such great memories.
ReplyDeleteHouston won the World Series for their first ever World Series!! Cherish your last two days and we will see you Saturday! 👆🏼
Thanks so much for the blog! I don't know if I could have gone 3 weeks without seeing the pictures and seeing all the fun. Safe travels to all and see you soon!
ReplyDeleteWe have missed you so very much. Thank you Miss Gabriel and Mrs. Laudeman for caring for the students and for keeping us informed with pictures and commentary. It feels a little bit like we were there with you! Can't wait to hear and learn more next week. God Bless you all!
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