Sabado en "El Campo"

So we wrongly assumed that going to the country for church meant that it was something like camping...and wore jeans. Oops. I also brought my backpack full of all sorts of "just in case" items.

More like a retreat setting. It was great to be out in nature.

Lots of food. We made sooo many muffins.

Excited for lunch!

The boys finally came back from their adventure into the country. I think there was a little food left for them.

Complete fail at a jumping picture...well maybe we get one point for Cia hovering over the ground.

Gemelas!

Nelly, Cia, and Karen

Kadian looks like she is levitating lol

Aw. Nicol and James

The twins & Effie

Food and Smiles

Vegan green bean casserole does exist. And it's awesome.

If you ever see this fruit and are feeling adventurous enough to try it, don't say I didn't warn you.

I don't remember what they're called, but they have an interesting taste...Interesting as in kind of too sweet but bitter and a little sour all at once. Not pleasant.

My secret friend from first grade wasn't at school on Valentine's Day, and I wasn't in first grade at all the next day, because I was subbing third grade. Thus, when I finally came in Wednesday morning, he was very anxious to give it to me. So sweet.

"Tha[n]ks for to be a special person"--My favorite part of the present.

The yellow flowers I mentioned in a previous blog :)

Papaya! Yum.

Flat Stanley's Last Day--Valentine's Day!

I got group pictures with Stanley with all of classes from the day. This is Prepa B. Notice how tame they are compared to the afternoon Prepa A class you'll see later.

My morning kinder class...Not so camera ready ;) lol

We talked about Zacchaeus this week. The kids made the story out of play dough. Fernando did such an awesome job!

Isn't this the cutest Zacchaeus depiction you've ever seen?

Morning Pre-k kids

Andrea meets Stanley

Flat Stanley was pretty lucky to be here on Valentine's Day--it's a big deal in Honduras. Part of first grade's class time was spend exchanges gifts with our secret friends.

The thing is, this was before the sweet cupcakes and sugary punch even got into their little hands.

Some of the sweet first grade girls: (From left, starting at top) Alondra, Liliana, Naomi, Fatima, and Perla.

So happy :)

This is my view from the stairs on my way to the teacher's room everyday when I go to lunch. Prepa kids get pretty excited when they see their teachers.

Afternoon kinder. I don't want to have favorites, but this group is awesome. Flat Stanley is in there, between the Valeria's...He's just a little horizontal, which can be unfortunate when you're so flat.

The afternoon prepa class I told you about? This is them, Prepa A. This is the good picture.

The kids go all out. I received more chocolate than I ever have before. So many cute notes and cards, I felt oh so spoiled.

We had a Valentine's Day party to go to in the evening. There was a gift exchange. Kadian and I made candy platters with homemade fudge.

Woot. All ready to go.

Flat Stanley hanging out by the Bonbons.

Kadian frosting the long awaited for Vegan marble cake.

I sprinkled on the chocolate, would've been shavings, but the chocolate was too cold so it was more like powdery crumbles.

Anticipation!

The cake was a success.

We were happy to see a delightful platter of cookies when we arrived at the Valentine's Day dinner.

Emily looking elegant by the door.

Emily's dad meets Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley and the twins

Flat Stanley and I. Yes, I am fully accustomed to Honduran weather in case you were wondering. I get cold when it's 70 out.

We had a good time with Flat Stanley, he added some spark to an otherwise average weekend. Kadian even got a little caught up in the excitement, but don't ask her. She probably won't admit to it. ;)