Fall weekend

It was so fun to talk to everyone at the lake on Saturday night! It sounded like everyone was having a great time and made me feel a little homesick! Saturday we went to an Art Walk were different artists in town were having their studios open to the public. There was a group of 8 of us that went and was lots of fun. We even bought a couple of Christmas gifts. Today we were busy doing school stuff and the Junior Class carnival stuff. For whatever reason Andrew and I thought it would be a good idea to sponsor the Jr. class. Hey, it'd be a great way to get to know the kids we thought. It has been fun and nice seeing the kids in a different setting, but lots of work. It's especially hard for us to plan this carnival as we have no idea what its supposed to look like or what exactly is supposed to happen. Its the big fundraiser for the kids for prom in May. We both will be happy when next weekend is over!
The week ahead will be tutoring Monday-Wednesday afterschool. We both have our first principal observations this week as well. Any extra time will be spent doing carnival stuff.
Still no snow yet :( It's been very cold, but no white stuff yet. In my opinion, if it's going to be cold it might as well snow. It would at least cover up the dust that is everywhere.
Hope everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing MEA weekend. Talk to you soon.
Erin
Current temp 25

Souper Bowl

Another fast week. I started doing tutoring after school for Nome Eskimo Community (a Native Corporation). It's tutoring after school at the school for junior high kids that the teachers work at (and get paid extra for). It's great for the kids as it doesn't give them an excuse not to get their homework done. Andrew is actually my boss, as he's the supervisor for all of the tutors (all 4 of us). The only reason that he got it is because he is a high school teacher and they are finished earlier than the jr. high so he can tutor both high school and Jr. high. I think it will be good for us and the kids.
Tonight we had some people over for a soup cook off which was really fun. We made Chicken Enchilada Soup which came in second place, but the winner was Moose Chirizo and Sweet Potato soup. All of them were super yummy and it was nice to get together with people.
Friday and Saturday nights were spent at the wrestling meet. It's the only home meet for Nome and it was fun so see a lot of people out to support the kids. Nome didn't win the tournament, but several of our students placed individually.
Still no snow yet, which they say is pretty unusual. It keeps getting foretasted, but nothing. The mountains have snow on them so it shouldn't be too long.
We will be thinking of everyone this MEA weekend, wishing we could be with both sides of the family, one in Park Rapids, the other in Aitkin/Duluth. Sorry we won't be there for the leaf raking and hauling! Have a bowl of soup over the fire for us.

Erin
Current Temp: 16 Degrees

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Open House vs. Palin-Biden Debates

Why oh why are there debates on the same night at the Open House?! While waiting for our to go order at Airport Pizza tonight, there was on the big screen TV the debates and for once, the place was silent. I only got to see the fist 20 minutes of the debates before we had to go to the Open House. Fortunatly I was able to watch it when I got home.
Open House was great. Last year the school had 11 parents total for the both jr. and sr. high come (out of about 300 students). I probably had 20 parents there tonight so a big improvement!
A big thank you to Mom, Dad and Mackenzie for the awesome package we got in the mail today. There are very few gluten free options in town and I am very thankful to have a few more options! A thank you to Charlotte and Grandpa for the mini Alaska coffee cup and to Anna for picking out the "Thank You for Freckles Amen" pillow.
I was just thinking today that we have been here for (almost) 2 months and it will be just a little over 2 months until we get to come home, or so I tell myself.
Happy Fall to everyone,
To Cassie: I hope you find your apple cider and enjoy it.
To Steve and Dar: Good luck to both of you tomorrow morning
To Lauren: Let's catch up this weekend?
To Mac Hanna: Still waiting to see pics of the braces!
To Anna: Going to the Bison game this weekend?
To Charlotte, Marty, G and G: Have a great last pontoon ride this week.
To Mom and Dad: Talk to you this weekend.
Current Temp: 32