Western Day

Today was western day at school. There were cowboys at school reciting their poetry, singing their music, and showing us some of their animals. We all were able to dress in western attire instead of our normal uniforms, and all in all, it was a day of fun - especially since everyone's Valentine's Day party's fell on this day too!

Tristan and other members of his class enjoying the music and stories

Grace - looking a little concerned at the moment, but she was singing along with the music!


A father/daughter duo

People from the Agape Youth Ranch came out and shared a few of their animals with us. The Agape Youth Ranch is a place here in Southeastern Arizona that strives to "provide life changing experiences for at risk troubled teens who are headed down a destructive path." They believe "that through the practice of Christian based principals and having Christian based programs that true positive change can occur in a teens' life." (From their Vision Statement) They offer mentoring programs, take on troubled teens, board them for a year, having them help on the ranch, and home school them so they can reach their school level and continue to move forward in their education.

The kids really got a kick out of all their activities today - will post their Valentine party's later.