Pancake Party!

So, it looks like the theme of my time here in China is going to be "pancakes". Oh well, guess it could be worse. Regardless, I had a fantastic time last Friday afternoon with a whole roomful of my sophomore students. I wanted to invite them over and share some American food with them, and the obvious choice was pancakes (and french toast). They were so brave and adventurous-even trying syrup (which is super sweet to them) and using forks. They said that they liked them (I have my doubts), but they could not hide their enthusiasm when I later pulled out the Goldfish crackers (thanks Rebecca!). That bowl was empty within seconds.

(Lindy, Rene, Kitty, Fairy, Victory, Cinderella & Lisa)

But the best part was our rousing game of Kwai Zuh- Chopsticks- played just like Spoons. These normally quiet and reserved students were screaming and battling over the chopsticks, and I'm pretty sure you could hear our laughter from a block away. It made my heart so happy because this is exactly what I love doing: sharing food, fun, laughter and His love with students. I was made for this! (YL-ers, you can roll your eyes now) This was probably the first time that I felt totally comfortable just hanging out with Chinese kids.

So, we're gonna do it again-tomorrow for lunch- only this time we're headed out for some regular ol' Chinese cuisine. Who knows what kind of rabble rousing we'll get into this time? Whatever it is, I'm there. That's why I'm here, isn't it?

Picture of the Week:AMAZING!! I mention to the kids that I like to jump, so what does Cinderella do when she visits the infamous Water Cube? She jumps!! Not just once, but several times- in order to get the shot just right. How could I not love these precious girls?

More of my Facebook albums:
Hot Air Balloon + Fruit Picking Festival

My Freshmen Students