Preparing for the party

I finally downloaded the photos that I took before my 2 month vacation, sabbatical, whatever you want to call it.  There were lots of good ones.

I am nervous and trying to prepare for prayer ministry tonight.  But Laura's party guests have begun to arrive today so there is a lot of shrieking in the loudest, highest pitch you can imagine and screams of "AYUDA! (help) AYUDA!  AYUUUUUDA!" ad nauseam.  As you can imagine it is not the most productive atmosphere for studying and prayer.

One thing I like about the Honduran culture is how adults commonly spend the night with their friends.  I used to spend a nights with Karla and Jose.  I need to start doing that again.  I miss that.

Fany has a friend who comes down and spends at least 3 nights each month with Fany.  She and I have become friends too.  Fany told me yesterday that she (Cynthia) is going to come Friday to spend the night with Fany and celebrate my birthday.  Fany is going to have a full house with the lady who arrived today and her daughter, plus Cynthia.  But that doesn't seem to matter in Honduras.

Last night we ordered Laura's cake.  It is going to be Princess Sophia.  Another lady is making Laura a Princess Sophia dress to wear on Saturday.  Laura still has a fever and is kind of cranky today.  We are hoping she will get rid of the E Coli by Saturday and be able to enjoy her party to the fullest.

Here are some photos I took on November 6th:

This is how my morning starts every day when I pull into the church.
Hugs and kisses from the little ones as they try to cram into my car

Violet 

Hoola Hooping

I love Anderson's look in this one

Samuel loving his sister
I love how she is looking at him

So much cuteness!

Jose sprinted up the sidewalk for a hug
and stopped short for the camera

Isa and me

Anai always caring for the little ones

Contrary to the rest of Honduran culture,
Samuel loves to wear his seat belt
He asked me to take this picture.
I will call it "The Proud Seat belt Wearer"

I would also like to state for the record that I am in full support of Laura's obsession with la Princesa Sofia.  I have done some research (i.e. sat through enough shows to see) Princess Sophia is actually pretty cool.  She has a half sister who is snooty, but Princess Sophia likes to get dirty, race against boys and do very unprincess-y things.  Therefore, as far as Princesses go, I approve of la Princesa Sofia.