Dilitha, Shamitha & Sis Eashani

Monday was a holiday for many here in Sri Lanka. It was Maha Sivarathri Day.  All I know is that it is a Hindu Holiday.  Sister Eashani didn't have to  work so she called and asked if she and the boys could come over and make cookies. Of course we were happy to have them come. I helped the boys make chocolate chip cookies.  They don't have chocolate chips here so we used what they call Pebbles.  They are similar to our M&Ms.  When the first dozen got done, I placed them on the towel to cool.  When I turned around they were all gone.  The boys loved them and they disappeared quickly.  It was fun having kids around and hearing their laughter!
After our English class on Wednesday, we walked down the street and met Maljini.  We flagged down a tri-shaw and went to an Italian restaurant.  It was called, The Bayleaf.  It was great Italian food.  They were having a special catered event on the lawn.  They had set up a canopy and decorated with lights.  They were also playing some wonderful music.  We sat on the balcony and enjoyed our meal.  It is always nice visiting with Maljini.  After dinner we walked down the block and stopped at a chocolate candy shop.  As we were leaving Maljini ran into one of her former students.  She introduced us to her.  She was Stephanie  Siriwardhana, Miss Sri Lanka 2011. She was a very nice young lady and beautiful also.
For Christmas we gave President Anton and his family a card that promised dinner for all their family.  They were to pick the time and place.  We finally got them to go on Saturday.  We had nine go to dinner at Hotel 168. Papa K, Ann, Anton, Codi, Milli, Anjini, and Jared all came for dinner.  We enjoyed eating and visiting.
The Primary children were so excited today.  We had a Weird Scientist come for singing time.  I was the Weird Scientist.  I had some clear jars with water and vinegar and others with just water.  A child was chosen to choose a jar. Each jar had a number on the lid and that number told us to sing a particular song.  After singing the song, the child would choose a spoon.  The spoon contained food coloring and baking soda.  The children loved the experiment.  Some ran when the vinegar and water started to bubble. I love watching these children's faces as they experience new things!
Thought for the week:
D&C 11:20
Behold, this is your work, to keep my commandments, yea, with all your might, mind and strength.

Balcony view at dinner

Maljini & Miss Sri Lanka 2011-Stephanie

Papa K and Codi

Anjini and Milli



Jared and Ann

Garrett-Weird science in Primary