Max and Zella recently dressed up for National Pride Day at their school. As they're the only Canadians at the school we felt a certain amount of pressure to perform. A day before the event one of the Panamanian moms asked me what the national dress of Canada was- this sent us into a bit of a tailspin because Panama is so verrry clear about what they're cultural dress is. Canada on the other hand? Not so much. We could've dressed the kids up a la Corner Gas, or as hockey players, Ann of Green Gables maybe? Small cute moose? Really no strong image came to mind. So, we ended up doing the Captain Canada look. All red, maple leaf on cheek, Senators pom-pom and an ABC Canada book to read to their friends (Thanks BEN and NATE for giving it to us!!) You will also note that Max is carrying scissors- this has nothing to do with Captain Canada and everything to do with his newly acquired love of all things contraband.
And to all back home HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We miss everyone of you and will be thinking of you eating turkey and enjoying the leaves.:)
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Love the outfits, Mare. You could have had them carrying Curling rocks! I can't believe how much Zella looks like Rob. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving, too. Take care
Your kids are adorable. I'd love to learn more about Panama as my husband and I took our 3 sons to Belize for a year and returned in 2005. There is also extreme poverty in Belize, but we lived on the island of Ambergris Caye. Do you and your husband speak Spanish? I would assume it's a must?
Hi Mara, Rob, Zella and Max!
This is Goldie, Allison's Mom. I just found your blog! It's great! I'll show it to Allison tomorrow. She has a new baby brother named Ronan. We miss you! Allison likes her new school but she misses Zella.
G.
Hi Goldie,
Congratulations! I was just thinking of you guys last week. So glad to hear that all is well and Ronan arrived safely. Great name!
Zella misses Allison too, lots! I'll make sure she reads this when she gets home. She's out on a waterfall hike with Rob. If you get a chance, send us some pics! We'd love to see Allison, Leah and new Ronan too!
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