Idso Inn in Duvall: YES, I am still alive and YES I've been busy!

No, I haven't fallen off the planet.. Once we got back from California it was time to finish finding the rest of my host families for my group of exchange students. This year, not only did we host 2 girls, but I was also the PC (Program Coordinator). That means, I do all their scheduling while they are here for 2 weeks, find host families for 25 students and 6 escorts, and keep the program running smoothly while they are here. Yikes, that means 31 Chinese people, 14 families, and 3 American teachers! All went well, you'll see pictures when I get there. However, in the midst of finding families, Mom & I took the train to Michigan and back. We were gone from June 30-July 13. My students arrived the 16th. You do the math.....fortunately I had all my students and escorts placed before I left, except for the 2 that I found out were coming after I got back! Okay, so I panicked abit, prayed alot, and found a wonderful home! Whew!

Alright let's head to Michigan!

One of the fun things about riding the train is you get to meet new people. We rode from Seattle to LaCrosse, WI with our new friends Jan & Ann. They were on a Grandma/Granddaughter trip.