Columbus Metropolitan Library Rated Number 1 in the Nation again!

This is Columbus Metropolitan Library. Picture taken by Helvi

The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), located in the capital city of Ohio, Opened in 1873. Today CML is one of the most used libraries in the country. CML is ranked #1 in the the entire Uninted States for the third time by Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index for 1999, 2005 and 2008. Above you can see the children's area. My children, and I love especially the main library. Children are encouraged to open up a library card as early as one day old. Children area has computers with the internet, a huge playing space, countless book etc. My goal is to have my book in this library, and Ras sheehama's CDs.

Inside the libaray. Ndamona Learning her letters from Berhane.

Outside the Libray (Park). This is the best place to be.

Reflecting back

It has been almost a decade since I came to the US. Much has changed since I migrated to the US. Namibia has changed too, and the young people in Namibia are just doing their things taking the entertainment industry to the next level. On September 11 2001, I left Namibia at around 7am. By the time I reached Johannesburg, all flights to the US were delayed, this ended up to be the longest delayed flight ever. Consequently, we spend about three nights in Johannesburg. Our flight was the first to leave Johannesburg, after the September 11 incident. This journey had so much adventures. Will find time to go into details. Arriving in New York was exhausting yet reliving. Finally, we landed safely, and I was looking forward to drive to Columbus, Ohio where I spend almost a decade. Wow, time flies. I think I'm ready to reflect back in this part of my life. Will blog more later.

Columbus art Museum Egyptology News

Welcome to Columbus Ohio Museum.

Mummy myths were dispelled at Columbus Museum of Art. I have seen the movie The Mummy, thus it made it easier for me to understood the egyptology behind the Mummy.

Here Berhane is getting ready to stamp our passports to Egypt! He's so fascinated about passports and traveling. We've been talking to him about traveling lately. He's also learning Geography (knows a lot about different countries). Examples, no snow in most parts of Africa, winter is southern Africa is between June and August.

Here we made it to Egypt safely.

Columbus Art Festival

More art work..

Berhane was telling a story with the lady. He did so good I was impressed. (Little Red Riding hood). I love the way they encourage the children to use their imagination and creativity.

Spraying art works.

Art work.

About to go on the slide!

On June 6th, we took the kids to the Columbus Arts Festival, Museum, and library. It was a fun day for all of us.

Berhane Performing at school 09!

On May 29, the entire family stepped out to see Berhane performing at his school. The children were so amazing . Age ranges from 3-5 years all in pre school. I really want to big up the teachers, and the kids of cause for putting in efforts to make this day memorable. The kids designed their own t-shirts, how impressive. Enjoy the pictures and the video clips.

Family Reunion 2009

With hubby

Once a year we gather together at Tony's house (Cleveland, Ohio) my brother in-law, and celebrate a reunion from side to side. Cousins, meet new or reunite with the old ones, grandparents get a chance to hug their grandchildren in one big hug, new babies are introduces, and friends become part of the family. We danced to old skool music, played fun games, including American football, ate barbecue ribs marinated in a special sweet source, from veggie burgers, chicken breast, you name it. The best of all, I received a beautiful surprise from mom. Thanks mom. Love you. We all had a ball. With Mom With the kids, Ndamona's new word is "Hi" She says hi all the time, to everyone who passes by, or anytime she sees someone. She'll say hi, until you say hi to her too!

Playing football, from the Buckeye State Having a small talk Let's dance Berhane and Ndamona with grandma Cousins

Cousins

A walk in the park!

Here I come.

Were to go next?

On my way up.

Wee, up here I come!

Love it.

We had fun!