I had invited the two ladies I´m studying with, Rosa and Araceli, and Ara´s three children, and they came! I just hope and pray they´ll continue coming - even when there´s not a party!!
First was a luscious meal of hot dogs and other dishes the ladies had brought: mole verde, several "sopas" (spaggeti dishes), tostadas, beans, and my ever-present veggie and dip plate (no matter how big I make it, and I made it BIG this time, every bit disappears especially the dip!). When everyone was filled up, the games began! Gaby and Rosy, two very enthusiastic and bubbly sisters, were in charge and definitely made it a fun afternoon for all! The pictures will explain a lot of what happened!
The blue bucket contained jello squares in yogurt - wow! Was that good! The other contained rice pudding, which disappeared almost as fast as the jello!
I made two cakes and Ivonne made two. We served them at the very end of the party. Everyone went home happy!
As the children arrived, to their delight they were given masks. Here Karol and Karen, Ara´s girls, show off their masks.
I had forgotten my camera so asked Paul to take pictures - and of course the first one he takes is of Grace and me! Can you tell we´re already having fun?
Our newest couple, Julio and Tania, married just ONE MONTH! First time back to church after their wedding April 31st.
Parents (or grandparents) had to answer questions and match what their kiddos answered. What´s Karen´s favorite color? What´s Angel´s favorite TV show? etc. And when they got more than one answer wrong? Well, it´s Truth or Consequences!!
Amazing how it delighted kids to gun down their parents (or Grandmas in this case) with water!
Water-balloon throw! It ended in a free-for-all! That´s when it´s nice to have just a plan ol´ cement floor!
The children were divided by age groups for appropriate games - here José de Jesús helps the little ones fish and of course they receive a prize too!
Ever bob for 1/4 apple? I don´t know if it´s easier or harder, but the kids had fun. This also ended in a free-for-all when the older kids started dunking their friends!
This activity turned out to be a TERRIBLE MESS!! Paint on the table, on clothes, in hair, and you should have seen the bathroom sinks where everyone washed up! But the kids had a blast - of course!
Last activity - line up for a nice picture! And of course you guessed it......
Rosy and Isabel dumped the left-over water all over the kids! Shock, shock! Most of them thought it was fun. Little Joel, age 3, didn´t! Again, thankful for a cement floor, where the water just seeps into it! Climax of a fun, fun afternoon! One the kids won´t soon forget - or the parents, for that matter!
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