International Day at Concordia is a fun day for the students. The girls had fun finding their red, white and blue for the day. I have a bag of accessories from Claire’s. I always find something fun after the 4th of July for 50-75% off.

Eleri printed her flag off on the computer. She used a straw for her pole. The only problem is all our straws are bendable straws so her flag kept “bending”.

The glasses I purchased at the USA Expo building. They are fun to wear for the photos, but not practical to wear to school. We still have fun with them.

The middle school gym was set up for International Day. It is hosted by the parents.

The India booth had beautiful displays.

Time and talent was spent making this arrangement out of flowers.

This display was done with colored salt. At the day’s end, it had been touched by little hands, but it still was beautiful.

I was working the American/Canada booth during Eleri’s time to visit the event. I was on hot apple cider duty. Eleri came running over to tell me she needed me. She couldn’t get a henna tattoo without a parent’s permission. She was thrilled I was there so she could get a henna tattoo.

I had planned my work time to hopefully see both girls. The last two classes to visit the International Day was a mix of 7/8 graders…but, Emersyn was in the very last group. She was able to get a henna without a parent because Jonvi’s Mom, Monica, was doing the henna tattoos at this time. Since Monica knew Emersyn and me, she let her get one without a permission slip.

After school, we went to get Anna. Anna moved back to Scotland after the 5th grade. However, her Dad is still here which was not the family plan. People leaving the Company left him taking care of business. He is planning on returning to Scotland this year. We do enjoy the fact we still get to see Anna – she is a lovely girl.

I took the girls to the Kerry Center. The two teens went off to be teens. Eleri and I spent the next two hours wandering through stores. The Kerry Center had a haunted castle set up in the basement. Eleri enjoyed it – even if is was very small and not scary.

We met Jim at the Blue Frog for dinner. The two teens didn’t want to sit with us so they sat in the corner having fun…but, of course, they sent their bill to our table. Eleri hung with her old parents.

After dinner, Eleri wanted to take the girls to the basement. They had been there, but they were willing to go again.

It was a fun day for all!