We ventured up to the Kaibab National Forest/North Rim area of the Grand Canyon, to cut down our Christmas Tree. (just a $10 forest-service permit.) It was a bit of an adventure, and we all had a good time. We 4-wheeled down an un-plowed, un-paved forest service road, played in the snow, and then picked out a tree. Our tree has some personality -- it's a Charlie Brown tree which can barely support our ornaments -- but it was worth it. It was our first sight of snow for the season, and the kids had a fun playing in it. We also went at the Jacob Lake Inn for lunch before heading back to the desert. On the way home, Brian stopped at Lee's Ferry Anglers to buy some flies, as he is determined to get there to fish before the New Year.
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Hi, that looked like good fun. I've got some fo Abi's snow stuff to pass on and thought you probably wouldn't want it but I will keep it for you! Which grade did you sub in? How did Jake and Annie do with the sitter? Are you still going to Bryce Canyon for Christmas? We're on count down for Grandma arriving! I'm being asked every day is it Christmas yet! Have fun
Rachael.
Hi Rachael,
The subbing was 10-11 grades (15-16 year olds), and they were pretty good. I was surprised to see that the school was about 95% Navajo. I knew there was a large presence, but didn't know it was that significant. I guess a large group are bused in from the reservations. Anyway, I think Jake and Annie were just fine with the sitters. Glad to have me home, but they mostly behaved. My sister is coming up for Christmas, so we are staying here for that. But we are planning to go to Bryce Canyon for New Years. It'll be cold, but a nice outing.
Oh, if it isn't a lot of trouble or if you don't have any other takers, we'd love Abi's winter stuff. We hope, also, to start with skiing in Flagstaff at some point. It may have to wait until next season.
I bet you are glad to have Allen's mum in town and get to some serious skiing. Keep us posted on how Jacob and Abi do with the lessons. I'll be curious to hear, and I'll be hoping that it goes brillantly. Got your card in the mail today; ours is on its way. Carrie
Did you have to teach anything? Were you with them all day? Will keep the winter stuff and bring it next time we see you. Trying to decide whether to buy a new car at the moment. Might see if we can survive with one for a while. Test drove a new Mazda 3 today which was good. Allen looked at a Merc. Still thinking about it though!
Rachael.
I was there all day, except I did come home over lunch and planning period. Their classes are 1.5 hours long, longer than any other school I've been in. No, not much teaching, mostly playing a video. A new car -- have fun picking one out. Brian and I have lived off/on with one car, though I think it would be hard to do with kids. Good luck deciding.....
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