Where have I been?? Pittsburgh!

I know, it's been over a week since I have posted anything.  I blame it on the end of the school year.  Everything gets twice as hectic!

I had the bright idea to take 37 of my wonderful German students on a fieldtrip that took place yesterday.  We took a 3 hour+ bus ride into Pittsburgh to go on the Gateway Clipper German Night Dinner Cruise.  I say 3 hour+ bus ride because the bus driver , who nearly rear-ended every car in front of him and couldn't follow his GPS directions, got us totally lost and then asked me to give him directions out of his mess.  :-) (Still smiling~ Like I know my way around Pittsburgh.)  It's a good thing that we left early!  We made it in time to board the boat! Whew! 

The kids enjoyed a delicious buffet of German foods, but being the great German teacher that I am, I don't like German food.  I special ordered some fish in advance.  Of course I still ate the chocolate cake.  Yum!

After dinner came the entertainment.  It was really nice and the students enjoyed it.

Authentic German costume, dances and music!

With no major disasters (just some broken glass on the bus) and with lots of fun, I'd say this was a successful fieldtrip!  The students are ready to go again, but I can wait a while!  I forgot to mention that I didn't get home until 1:30 AM.  This German teacher was a little tired today!

Tu parles francais?

What a splendid weekend!  The kids and super hubby and I packed our bags and hit the road!  We visited friends in Quebec; Gatineau and Montreal to be exact.  It was a great reminder that I should study French more before we go back!  It is true that if you don't use it, you lose it!

I have only one complaint about traveling to Cananda...

Why are we separated by so much water?  I am a big wimp when it comes to big bridges, especially the ones that are built so high up!  My family is well aware of this crazy fear and my 6 year old, J asked me if I needed to throw up when we were in the middle of the first large bridge.  He's so kind! 

 

Here is a pic of my little darling, J.  I think he is a blogger in the making!  He actually takes really good photos and he's a pretty good writer.  He was taking pictures in Ottawa on a little trip across the river into Ontario.

This is a photo of Gatineau at dusk.  It is a beautiful city.  I guess I would describe it as being quaint. 

And what journey would be complete without FABRIC??

This is some beautiful African fabric that one of my husband's friends (and my new friend) gave to me.  Thanks so much Raffa!  I love it so much!  There is a lot of it and I keep imagining different things to do with it.  So many possibilities!

Perhaps some of it will find it's way into the pillow I make for Project Pillow Swap.  If you haven't signed up to be part of this fantastic swap yet, there is still time!  Just click here for details.