The WSLN Song Refrain We are the leaders

The WSLN Song Refrain: We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

We came to Oregon from all around Some flights were lucky to get safely on the ground The drivers they were troopers The planners they did super We were excited, thrilled, and happy to be here

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

We were greeted warmly, got backpacks, munchies, and a key or two Given directions, information, explained where to go and what to do Dinner was a fight for survival with 325 4 -H arrivals Always expect the unexpected from the wonderful Oregon crew

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

Have you ever seen a beaver drinking tea? There were 25 WSLN virgins to dance for you and me They flapped their arms and their tails before Martha’s stories set sail What a great first night we had at OSU

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

We learned that Alaska has no roads Then we had to draw a house and list all our goals Built bridges and learned stages with Christyn D. and Linda Craven Oh yeah, and about that darn early morning raven

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

Thanks to Lakeshore for the dinner at the ed center We enjoyed the scenery, walks, local vino and microbrews Mama Linda and Louise showed teaching nature was a breeze All were brought to tears by “Information Please”

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

We found the breakfast panel intriguing Visted Beaver Beginnings, Little Village, and Bates Hall CDC Then it was off to R&R, as happy as can be Shopping, seashore, aquarium hiking, oh what a dream

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

Our concerns were answered by NAEYC Thank you Jamilah and Gwen, we love you A boo did require a short 4 page inquire. What would happen if we started an actual fire.

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

60 women and a dozen rolls of toilet paper Led to an ever changing TP statuary Then there were the spoons that went on late into the night At least this year there wasn’t too many boos

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

Thank you-thank youthank you to the room fairies The surprises were lots of fun to see California will have to work hard to try to beat those beaver droppings And cranberries and local teas

Refrain: The WSLN Song We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC

Thank you to Carrie, Jesse, Stepanie and Lynn Janna, Sonia, Megan, Landon, and James Gwynn Thank you Gina, Mama Linda, Merrily, and Nani too I’m sure there were many more But our time has gone out the door Thank you Mary Margaret, Barbara, Sara, and Myrna… We will see you in California 2009

The WSLN Song Refrain: We are the leaders of the NAEYC You may wonder how this miracle came to be When the others all said “no” We’re the ones who said “let’s go!” We’re the leaders of the NAEYC