Twas a busy day today. We had our music lesson with the returned missionaries, Spanish class with Elder Hammon, then Scott's Spanish class; then the Navidad fiesta with William and AltaGracie's kids. We tried to get the parents to go because their kids really wanted to go but they were either at school, at work, or generally busy. So we pulled up to get the kids and not only were they waiting by the road for us, they had three other cousins with them! Having no idea what this Christmas party would be like and taking nine kids with us was a stretch. It was a lovely program for the members of the ward. They had Christmas music playing, the Christmas story read, testimonies of all of the ward leaders, and a video of both activities that had gone one through the year and the baptisms that had taken place. Then they moved to the hall and had a dance. Wow can these people dance! Scott and I decided maybe we should learn how they dance before we come home - they were having so much fun. And we have to say they are the nosiest people we have ever heard. Everything they do is loud - and we don't hear well these days so you know how loud it must be! Then they served a dinner that Scott said was pretty good. The kids filled up their plates and had pop. I'm sure they thought they were in heaven having so much good food to eat! It really made me miss home and our ward and the joy of being with family and friends at this special time of the year. All in all we were pooped by the time we got home. Instead of writing the names under the pictures I will just put them in here. Henani and her cousin, Gregory and two boy cousins, Maria, Alta Gracie, Eliana, and Katy.
Scott wanted to skype with his daughters. How we love them all - in-laws as well. Our kids have chosen great mates to add to our family! In less than a month some of them will be here. I daresn't even think about it for fear something will happen and they won't come!
Will post some party pictures that we want to keep:
One of the best ideas these people have - bring your own mattress for sleepy kids!
Scott wanted to skype with his daughters. How we love them all - in-laws as well. Our kids have chosen great mates to add to our family! In less than a month some of them will be here. I daresn't even think about it for fear something will happen and they won't come!
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