Statue of Liberty...

One of the joys of attending an international school is the diversity of children. The final project for 3rd grade was for each child to present their home country. This was done using a display board, 5 minute speech and either authentic dress from your country or something that represents your country. There's really not a traditional dress for America other than maybe jeans and a t-shirt. She considered wearing a cowgirl outfit or something patriotic but in the end decided to go with something that represents America. She made a great Lady Liberty. Can't you see the resemblance? She also did beautifully on her presentation.

Border Run!

Yesterday we had the honor and privilege to travel to the border of Burma/Myanmar and Thailand. It's an all day trip but has beautiful scenery traveling through the mountains. Once there we had our passports stamped in Myanmar then walked back into Thailand. Chiang Mai has lots of foreigners so another blond girl isn't strange to see. However, anytime we travel outside our city, Adriann is flocked with Asians wanting their picture taken with her. Austin has also had his share of pictures taken. Sometimes, they ask, other times they try to sneak a picture. Notice the little girl who was pushed by her Mother into the picture with Austin and Adriann.

Adriann usually thinks it's fun and we've even taking a few of the shots too. It's comical to look back at your pictures and see your children with random Asian people.

Adriann celebrated her birthday with a sleepover. The girls took pictures, made scrapbooks and had manicures/pedicures and giggled a lot.

Adriann and Fer's hair decor, the bows from Aunt Debbie's presents!

Happy 9th Birthday Adriann

Nine years old today!

Happy Birthday Adriann.

We love you and are very proud of the young lady you are becoming.

Dad, Mom and Austin