Spring is here!

  In the past couple of weeks we have had a few extra special days with the kids. Bolivia has just recently welcomed Spring and the many joys that come with it! All smiles on the kids faces.

On the first day of Spring here (September 21st) the kids' school had a big festival in the morning much like an American "homecoming". They crowned Princes and Princess of different titles and an ultimate Spring Queen. It was so fun to sit with my class of second graders as they "Ohhh"ed and "Ahhh"ed at the pretty girls and their dresses.

The other special day was an outing to a park. It was very rare for many of the children. The team at The Center arranged the plans, got the kids, and spent the afternoon swimming, playing, eating, and celebrating with them. We celebrated the turning of Spring as well as all of the children's birthdays from the month of September. Such a fun time!

As usual, here are pictures of our time together in the past few weeks!


Goofing around with Hernan.

 

Nicole & I watching the Spring festival. Super pumped.



Cristian & Jose Felix getting bored with the princesses and their dresses.

Swimming with the kids at the park!



Beautiful day in the mountains, at the park, with great kids!

I don't care how many times I've shared this or will share this, I'm doing it again. It amazes me every day to see the extreme happiness of these kids. Always.A verse that reminded me of this joy is 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Simply, "Rejoice always."