We Love Nana-Friday!

Preston looking through the glass window into the officePreston is learning how to pet Betty softly and gently...
This boy can find water EVERYWHERE!

Cleaning Project!

Our kitchen pantry was clogged with stuff and completely unorganized.I pulled everything out and purged before putting anything back.Slowly progress is made!Organized! And everything off the floor. I love it!

The IOL Team Visits Cortez!

IOL is short for Inside Out Learning, which is a program of teaching techniques designed to work within the established curriculum. The teaching techniques engage students and help them take ownership of their learning. IOL techniques are taught by amazing educators in Kenya and Uganda. The founder of IOL, Marilynn, brought them to the US for more training and Cortez was on the training schedule. Kathy traveled with the US team when we went to Kenya in 2009. She and Lilian are old friends1Carter enjoyed reading to Lilian, Dorcas, and Jane. They were amused by Carter's lively antics!Stephen is the father of two sons and liked mellow Preston.I watched the LDS Women's Broadcast with my African friends.Our relaxed feet!

Our Tour to the Ute Farm

Michael tells us about the irrigation system.Lilian with the Stinger Stackers in the background.Dorcas in the tractor.
Jane with the center-pivot sprinkler.That's me with Erin, Lilian, and Emily posing on the Ute bench.Stephen takes a break on the Ute bench.

Cultural Exchange at Newcomb Elementary

We traveled to Newcomb, NM, to visit a high performing Elementary School on the Navajo Reservation. The day started with an assembly, and Marilynn introduced our guests.

Abena, the former principal of Newcomb Elementary, greets the audience.

Dorcas takes the lead.

Dorcas, Lilian, and Jane are ready to perform in their native costumes.

Lilian and Dorcas share a traditional Kenyan dance.

A bright-eyed group of students.

Newcomb students perform for us.

Beautiful girl doing the fancy shawl dance.
Navajo boy dances for us.

The tribal drummers play for both dancers.

The Africans, Abena, and the Navajo dancers.

Our group!

Visiting with Dr Houser

On the last day of our visit, we went to talk to Dr Houser, the Superintendent of Montezuma Cortez Re-1 District. He grew up in Kenya where his parents were Baptist missionaries. He and Stephen had lots in common as they are both District Superintendents.

Dorcas loves the Colorado-style photo-op!

Kathy G poses with Dorcas, Lilian, Jane, and Stephen.
Dr Houser gave our friends books of their choice from his personal collection.
He also autographed each one!
Stephen gets comfortable behind Dr Houser's desk