Family Fun....

Just getting in from an over night fun trip to an all inclusive resort " Riu Bachata." We headed out yesterday and arrived at around noon the weather was just awesome, thank goodness for the sun. Lots of pool time, beach fun, all kinds of sports and food galore. I have to document that we all four slept together in one big bed, this was a first for both Doug and I. I danced alot last evening and got a real good fix for my dance bug, thank goodness.

Halloween was great for Mariah, she had a super party and looked great as Hello Kitty.

We are hearing many sad things about the south coast of Dominican Republic and Haiti
and are truly thankful and blessed to have dodged the storm. I have to ask myself why do these folks live by the rivers or so close but no decent answer comes from anyone. I hear that aid is arriving daily and pray that these folks do not suffer.

Doug will be traveling back to the states next week and Iwill be going to Ohio the week of Nov 10 so things are going to be busy for us.

I sense that folks are getting ready for high season when all the tourists come south for the winter when it is so cold up north. Businesses are painting and adding there special touches for the guest, its kind of like spring cleaning back home pretty cool.

Folks have asked me what we will be doing for Thanksgiving, well ..... not sure, the kids have school for a half a day and then we will see maybe a trip to see the whales or something cool not far from home.

In closing I have to mention the scandal at school well there is a teacher that showed the movie Borat to 7th graders. In case you don't know this is a rated R film Doug and I saw this movie and thought it was haloarous but for sure did not let Drew see the film. Parents are pretty upset and the teacher got suspended and so on ....The parents are haggling back and forth on DR1 and naming the teacher and calling him awful things.. I am waiting to hear the facts and make my judgement then but this is the hot topic for the week. I will let you know how it turns out, if you want to read the entire 7 page trash go to DR1 and type in International School and see what comes up. Never a dull moment even in the islands.

Closing for now.
Peace,
Missy