Mason's 1st Day of School

Mason had his first day at his new school today. Since he is only 3 he has to attend a different school than Cameron called QSI. It is an English speaking school that allows several companies and some local children to attend.
Mason is growing up right before our very eyes. He was so excited to go to school and make new experiences. Mason loves the fact that we take a car, which we call a taxi, to school every day.
Mason was quickly loved by all and did not cry one bit. He even asked Stacey if it was okay for him to go play in his classroom. (What a good boy) All the teachers quickly fell in love with him and had to tell him goodbye several times when he left. The only bad thing that happened was that Mason stuck his finger in the door, but he is so tough that it didn’t bother him in the least.

Cameron's 1st Day of Kindergarten

Cameron had his first day of Kindergarten today. He was happy and excited about his new friends and school. Mason cried when Cameron left and said, “I miss my brother.” Cameron will come home for lunch every day. On his first day he couldn’t wait to go back for his computer class. He will also have the chance to get individual attention from his teacher, Mrs. Chen, since there are only four girls and two boys in his class. In a camp community that we live in you see the same people all the time. Cameron will see his teacher after class too since she lives only two houses away. We look forward to Cameron’s development here and the many exciting stories it will bring.

Pepe's Place

It is so cute that our dog, Pepe, watches us from our second story window when we come and go. I know you can barely see him so I attached another picture so you can see who the big man in the house is.

Stacey couldn't travel without him. He brings everyone so much joy and comfort.

All the kids here like him too. Even adults who don't like dogs have a soft spot in their hearts for him.

Electricity

Over the last two weeks, we have experienced many power outages. They are not long. Sometimes a second or two, but it has fried an alarm clock and a baby monitor. In addition to the power outages, we have different voltage, cycles, and outlets. Since we came from the states where we have 110 volts, 50 cycles, and three hole outlets to 220 volts, 60 cycles, and two holes could also be the problem we have lost two electronics. Now we are learning to buy European electronics. One nice thing is that the home we have has both 110V and 220V outlets.