On Tuesday we were treated to a little bit of Peruvian culture as we discovered that Peruvian's really know how to go to town for birthdays and special events.Tomorrow (Thursday) is Sarah's second birthday and the teachers at her nursery has asked us if we would be organising a party in the nursery for her. We were unsure what to do but after a few enquiries we discovered that the normal practice was to organise a party. After agreeing to the party we were then asked if we wanted to hold the party for the whole nursery (50 children) or if we wanted to just have it for her class. We decided that 20 children was a little more manageable! We were then asked whether we would like to hire clowns in or if we would prefer dancers! We decided to decline this kind offer, not so sure Sarah would appreciate their talents!!
Alicia was able to use her practical classes preparing for the party and found it really useful in enhancing her vocabularly. On Tuesday (the day of the party - we were not able to have the party on her real birthday as another child was having her party on that day) Alicia and I both had to miss our grammar class in order to be at the party, but what an experience, it may not have helped our grammar but it certainly gave us a little bit more of an insight into the culture here in Peru. Things kicked off with all the children dancing to some music (remember these are 2 year olds!) and then they sang Happy Birthday in English and Spanish.
Alicia had prepared some snacks; marshmallows coated in chocolate, a birthday cake, crisps, fizzy drinks, jelly and biscuits to name a few of the things. The kids delved into the snacks and spilled as much over the floor as they did into their little mouths! Sarah had a real blast at the party and all the other kids seemed to enjoy it too. Afterwards Sarah recieved an invitation to the Birthday Party on Thursday which had forced her party to be moved to Tuesday. She will certainly be getting a taste for Birthday parties!
Sunday is Mother's Day in Peru and so on Friday all the Mother's are invited to the nursery for a special presentation by the kids. This proves to be another culture lesson for us. We will let you know how this turns out. Our only concern about all these events are that next week Sarah is off nursery for a break, we are not sure we can entertain her in quite the same way as she has been this week!!!
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Wow! what a wonderful party. Alicia - can you organise one for mine next week? I could always fly out specially. In reality I had my party last night- was at concert - Brenton Brown and Paul Baloche - in Ballymena! Wonderful uplifting praise evening. And you know what - I have another tonight - Third Day.
Its lovely to see those happy smiling faces in your blog. God bless. S
Awww what a cute niece I have!!i love the pigtails!!im sorry we couldn't be there to enjoy such an amazing party.miss you all loads xoxo
Happy Birthday Sarah! Looks like you celebrated in style. I had a wonderful day with your Grandma Bailey - we went out for the day. The Tayto Castle factory was closed Friday afternoon so we missed that but we found lots of things to do instead. Enjoy your week off school and give our love to you mom and dad.
You two look quite slimmed down! Whatever it is, send some our way. We have a wedding in a couple of weeks time, (2/6/7), to be precise. I was out jogging tonight to lose a few spare tyres. Jackie however is away to the Womens Rally at the May Meetings in Lisburn and is probably tucking into a 'wee' cream bun! I am writing this blog with the help of the dogs who were sitting beside me but have since got bored! Last night we had John Cross at our evening service from Good Seed Ministries and Alan your B-in-L sang beautifully that wonderful piece about Simon of Cyrene, 'Watch the Lamb'. Then at our Prayer Focus Group we had David's mum and dad representing New Tribes. All in all it was a 'Murphy' day and we prayed for you - were your ears warm?. God bless you all and keep up the language grind, I'm sure it will all come togeher. Raymond
PS Chloe and Rocky (the dogs) send their greetings to Sarah.
Sarah's getting more beautiful by the day! becoming such a little girl! well done for the fantastic party! i'm thinking a peruvian nursery theme for my 20th...what uz think?!
continued love and prayers xox
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