Our Mexico Soundtrack

Maybe you noticed my new addition in the sidebar. Recently the construction workers outside our house have been bringing a radio to work and blasting music so close to our house you would think you were living next to Mariachis. A few of the songs have gotten into my head, so I thought I'd share them with you. Unfortunately, I don't know the names or artists, so I think it may take some time to find what I'm looking for. In the meantime, you can listen to the #1 hit song here and one that will always make me think of our construction worker friends.

Enjoy!

Saturday night on the town!

We had a fun evening on Saturday with Laura and Jose. Laura found out about this free concert in Ajijic, and since we're all about free we went. It was a youth string orchestra. They seemed very good, in my uneducated opinion, and the kids weren't too bored. Afterward, we ate dinner at this great taco stand. It was a sit down tent that served pork and beef tacos. We've had these at a few different places, but these were the best so far. I like pork with cilantro, mild salsa and lime juice. We also tried a drink made out of rice, flavored with sugar and cinnamon. Not my favorite.



After dinner we watched some Salsa Dancers from a local dance studio. They were all middle aged couples that probably would have preferred to wear less revealing costumes, but they also looked like they were having so much fun. We couldn't help but wonder if we would be willing to do the same in front of a big crowd at their age.

The kids all sat on this rock in front of the dancers, watching, playing and laughing. It was fun to watch. The next day, Milli and Jane wanted me to show them how to hold their hands to dance like the dancers. Charlie and Riley even got in on the act after a while. I'm so glad for this opportunity for them to see and experience things that they wouldn't otherwise.

1st day of the second week of school?

As promised, I took my camera to get the pictures I missed on the first day of school. There was also an assembly so I stayed for that and got some pictures.

Here is the road leading up to the school. The school is at the top. About 1/4th done with cobblestones and they say 2 more weeks. Of course they say that about almost everything.

Riley with his class waiting for the assembly to start. You can see from the other kids around what the uniform looks like.

The color guard; they were very impressive marchers. Ask me someday and I'll show it to you.

They introduced all the teachers to the students. The two in the right, middle of the frame are Riley and Jane's. Very nice.

Last they had all of the new students and faculty come to the middle of the group and get a balloon. Then they sang a very jazzy and inspirational (I assume) song and let go of the balloons. Riley and Jane agreed that was the best part.

This next picture is so typical of Riley. Not paying attention and slow to realize that everyone else had left the middle of the quad and joined their classes. But at least he's cool about it.
Wednesday, I attended a parents meeting for the whole school and this morning I went to a 3rd and 4th grade meeting. (Remember they have the same teachers.) I didn't understand very much of it, but I hope the teachers can see I'm involved if not knowledgable. Some of the Spanish homework had been hard and time consuming trying to translate stories well enough to answer questions. But we learn a few more words everyday. I hope they do better at school than we do at home.

A special day is coming...September 7th, Riley's birthday

A few have asked how to get a card to Riley. Dave happens to be going on a trip the first few days in September, so an easy way to get a card to Riley is to send it to Dave in the hotel. Or just email Riley.

Dave's hotel address:

Courtyard Indianapolis Airport
c/o Dave Reed, guest arv 9/4
2602 Fortune Circle East
Indianapolis, IN 46241

I'd send it by August 29th.

Riley's email:

chauzer.reed@gmail.com