Saturday, December 12, 2009

Aussie's are here!!!


The dancers from the Robyn Yvettte Dance Studio in Port Stephens, Australia are here!!! They've been performing in area Elementary Schools. I spoke with 18 yr. old Madalynne, who is on her second trip to the U.S. She's been dancing, shopping, touring and just basically enjoying B'ham.
What's the weirdest thing you've experienced? The North Fork Beer Shrine that served Pizza and was also a Wedding Chapel. Pumpkin Ice-cream is a close second.
What are the biggest differences? The weather (freezing!), the houses and how BIG everthing is... (we didn't even take her to McDonalds for a Supersizer).
What did you like the best about Bellingham? How friendly everyone is.
What was a cool, funky, fun thing to do? Go to Everyone's Store in Acme.
What will you miss the most about Bellingham? Meeting people and getting "rugged up" (i.e. putting on layers, hats, scarves, etc) and my host family.
What do you miss from home? Vegemite (yeast spread), milo (kinda like Ovaltine)and definately the beach! Also my family!
What's the funniest thing that happened while you were here? Well, it was fun talking to the little kids after the performances and also to the sales clerks at Zumiez ... especially one in particular!!!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Rebecca's Flowers


Many thanks to Rebecca's Flowers on Harris Avenue in Fairhaven!!! She helped us with our Flower Sales Fundraiser and also donated to the Event. It's local businesses like this that make our town such a great place to live. Visit her "Flower Shoppe" at 1003 Harris Ave, located between the Bead Bazaar and Katie's Cupcakes. It's a charming store with beautiful plants, flowers and gift items. BTW, the Flower Sales were a big success and the Nutcracker performances were OUTSTANDING! We are so grateful for all the hard work and energy that went into this event!
Rebecca's Flower Shop: www.rebeccasflowershoppe.com