Graduation

This class of 2008 had 27 students in it from all around the globe...now they leaving to go all around the globe. I'm sure some of you remember Benny from my first year of teaching (in photo) and yes! He graduated :) We are so proud of him. The end of the year was a rush, but it's over now. Summer time brings time at school w/o kids...meaning with curriculum and testing new students plus getting ready for yet another school year. All is well here, baby is kicking more and more (it was raining and the baby was going crazy - must be like his dad who loves thunder storms!). Oliver's sister leaves tomorrow to go back to the states (she's been here for 1.5 years) so we are sad, but hopefully we'll see her again soon. Other than that we are just trying to get re-organized now that school is done :) By the way, will the dollar ever get better??? :) Waiting patiently for this.

Almost there!

The Middle School Talking Wax Museum - this is a big event that the Middle School puts on through Pam's Christian Studies class. They all choose one character of Scripture that they studied this year and "become" this person - parents, staff and students come and listen to their stories. It is so fun to watch (check out our picasa site for more photos). This year we had 52 middle school students participate.
There are only 3 more days of school left. Be praying for the students this summer and the school as we continue working towards our 10 years credentials. ICSB is growing - next year we already have 213 students enrolled.
The McLemore baby is doing well - kicking his/her mama, Oliver has been able to feel a few times. We are very thankful. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Crazy May Days

I admit I hesitated putting this photo up b/c I look so darn, well, big, but why not, huh? Here we are the McLemores - Pam, Oliver and baby...here's some recent updates (there are photo updates on the picasa site)
1. We went to the doctor and all looks healthy, but the baby was not in the mood to show us boy or girl...so to be continued on that one...But we did start our prenatal classes. There are two of us Americans with people from all over Europe with all different points of view. It will be a good class for us (that is at least for me...poor Oliver will have to suffer through some of it with the Europeans, well lets just say being quite open about their pregnancies).
2. Family Field day - another time for all our students and their families to come out, play games and have picnics. Oliver did the tug of war again and well, I mostly just sat there. But it was a good day to visit with our families and friends from ICSB.
3. Field Trip - the 6th grade took a field trip with me to the synagogue. With 12 year olds you just never know what is going to happen, but just a lot of laughs and not too many embarrassments (i think pregnancy brings a more care-free attitude with these types of things...that is if I don't get too hormonal on them:)
4. Moving - yes, we have one more month here at our apartment and then we move to a house that my old landlord owns. We are so excited b/c next year we'll need it :)
5. We have a new niece, Ava! We are so thrilled for the Cheneys and can't wait to meet her :)
We really continue to love teaching, being in Hungary especially now that the sun is out and marriage. God continues to teach us to rely souly on Him and be patient. This summer we are hoping to be here and also make it to the states, but just like this year has been we have to wait and see what the Lord has in store.

Eger

This is a photo of Eger, a beautiful town in Hungary. During spring break we were able to go with the Whites and visit. Actually mostly I sat in the car and looked around while everyone else walked around the town...but hey atleast our little one got to get out of the house! :) So I am finally teaching in the afternoons. I thought I was going to be able to start teaching in the mornings also, but the doctor just laughed and said basically no way. SO I am still at home in the mornings, but thankfully my sister has decided to continue subbing for me, pray for her! :) My mom came this past week, it was wonderful to see her. She brought some stuff for the baby, yeah! It is becoming more and more real. I think I felt my first "punch" in the stomach the other day while Oliver and I were playing Boci ball...already competitive at 15 weeks! But my sister says it was just gas....but i don't think so.
Anyway, Budapest is getting along just fine. Of course school is a bit crazy, especially for Oliver and with the dollar down SOOOO bad it makes life interesting, but God continues to bless us over here and encourages us this is the place for us now. Going to places like Eger makes me realize how much I do love this country.