OK, I have to admit that I was, maybe still am, skeptical about blogging and keeping people up to date this way. Blogging was just one of those things that people did before the invention of Facebook to let people know what they were doing and thinking every minute of the day. It was notContinue reading “Is blogging worth it?”
Category Archives: Information
Insure your house against political violence
Ok, for most of us – actually all of us who live in Canada and the U.S. – this is such a bizarre statement. We could conceivably want to insure against maybe, lets say, a tornado that may or may not hit in our lifetimes but I would venture to guess that none of usContinue reading “Insure your house against political violence”
Climbing Mount Kenya
One of Cassidy’s twelve tasks was to climb Mount Kenya. We are not sure if she knew what she as getting into but Todd and her set off early one morning to meet up with the guide and porters who were taking them up this incredible mountain. If you do not know much about Mt.Continue reading “Climbing Mount Kenya”
39th Annual Pinewood Derby
It would not be another year without the Pinewood Derby. This is a huge event which the students (and a surprising amount of dedicated adults) make cars out of wood. It takes a lot of staff and a fair amount of technology to make things run smoothly. This is the second year that Todd managedContinue reading “39th Annual Pinewood Derby”
Multicultural Day and One World Run 2012
Multicultural day is a much anticipated event here at RVA. The theme this year was “GO“. After a very good Spiritual Emphasis Week in which the students were challenged about taking the Gospel to all peoples we thought it would be fitting to make the theme a simple reminder that we are called to go. Continue reading “Multicultural Day and One World Run 2012”
The Great Rift Valley
Saw this link on Youtube and thought we would include in our blog. This is where we live and there are so many great, amazing things to see and do. So sit back and enjoy the tour – wish you were here.
Twelve Tasks
Cassidy is in the midst of accomplishing “twelve tasks” since she turned twelve this year. This is something that many parents have done with their children here at RVA. These tasks are meant to be a “right of passage” to becoming a teenager and create a little bonding time with her mom and dad. WeContinue reading “Twelve Tasks”
Another Milestone
It is hard to believe but Cassidy, our not so little girl anymore, is off to junior high. Wow, what a sobering thought. We are so blessed to have such an amazing girl though and we are very proud of her. One of her teachers wrote, “It has been such a pleasure having Cassidy inContinue reading “Another Milestone”
Ambassadors Reception
First off we want to be clear that we have not renounced our Canadian citizenship. However, we recently had the privilege of attending a reception at the U.S. ambassadors residence in Nairobi. This is certainly not an everyday event but we received an invitation to attend this event as Kylie is an alumni of RVAContinue reading “Ambassadors Reception”
Alumni Weekend
When it comes to RVA there are two things for certain. Third term is rainy and alumni weekend marks the end of the school year. This year was the “alumni year” for the class of 2010. Many of those students make their way here to reunite with classmates and reminisce about the days they wereContinue reading “Alumni Weekend”
Running with the Dubbers 