Last night was girls’ night out for me, along with my friends Susan and Tracy. We attended Music In The Air, an evening of music in an outdoor setting. The U.S. Consul General allowed AISL to use his grounds for this annual fundraiser. We were treated to musical performances by the high school band, the jazz band, AISL dance class, and the grand finale was a concert by Grammy award winner Dobet Ghanore. Dobet is a popular singer from the Cote d’Ivoire.
After multiple security checks, we were greeted by AISL students in formal dress who showed us to our table. The Consul General’s home is located across the bridge in Ilkoyi, along the water’s edge. The tables were beautifully decorated and it was quite a festive air. An interesting aside… food was not served that evening. Instead, tables got together and planned a picnic! So, at our table of 10, we had about 15 dishes that made their way around the table: sausage rolls (thanks, Chris!), samosas, chips with pineapple salsa, cheese and crackers, meatballs, chicken fingers, veggies and hummus, brownies, banana beignets… a little feast!
The music was fantastic… I especially enjoyed the Dobet Gnahore’s concert. She has a fantastic voice and she really knows how to work the audience!
While I was out with the girls, Chris had his own little party at home with Laryssa and Chiara. Chiara slept over and the girls had a great time. He put them to bed around 7:45 pm. He told them they could read as long as they wanted. Chris said they came out about 15 minutes later and wanted to go to sleep! When I got home I checked on them, and they were fast asleep. They were snuggled together with Chiara’s head on Laryssa’s pillow. Too cute!
We’ve just finished a pancake breakfast and Chiara is about to head home. Tracy has never spent a night without her… wonder how she got on!
Music in the Air
The Sleepover…
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