Sweaty Santa

MERRY CHRISTMAS

We needed a Santa for the Christmas Fair, and the beard just looked natural.

 

Every one wanted their picture with me including staff and their infants.  Anyone who isn't currently pregnant at our school, has a 1 year old.

These are two of the many toddler Santas.

My Assistant Teacher Ms Ha.

 This is the little sister of a girl I have in Math club, she and I have met a few times.  She was never quite sure if I was in a costume or not and had no idea who I was. She followed me around and petted my beard for about 2 hours.

Some of my 5th graders.

A co-worker who couldn't resist getting his picture taken.

The balloon animal guy copied my outfit.  I asked for a picture with him, he went rogue and hugged a little more enthusiastically than I am used to with strangers.

Janet and our friends were smart enough to sign up for hallway duty.  I don't see a hallway anywhere!

The Christmas Fair was on December 15th.  Everyone has warned us of the freezing horror that is Hanoi in winter.  Well the 85 degree weather was lovely, hot even.  A great day to dry laundry  out by the lake.

 A great day to prepare the lotus grids to hold the plants in place while they grow.

Construction is an on going thing everywhere you turn.

Selling corn by the lake.

Fishing on a narrow man-made dirt wall to separate the large lake from a small fishing/lotus pond.

50 feet from our door.  I have only one question.  How did he get to the perch without going swimming?

These weren't at the market before; snout otter clams.  All of my prices have been cut in half or more at the market.  It has paid off to go to the same people for the same things.

If you want fajitas but can't find tortillas, just throw it on a bun, delicious!

Merry Christmas from the Wrensen's!!!  Have a great time no matter where in the world you are. :)

Love,
Jeff and Janet