Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Poor Elmo
What Mexican birthday party would be complete without a piñata? Here is everyone, from youngest to oldest taking a whack at it!
Once the kids were through, it was the adults' turn!
The following picture was taken moments before Arturo smacked the thing and sent candy flying everywhere!
Once the kids were through, it was the adults' turn!
The following picture was taken moments before Arturo smacked the thing and sent candy flying everywhere!
Family Picture
This picture is of Abue, Ina, and all the immediate family
Here is an extended family picture!
Here is an extended family picture!
He may be 100, but...
...boy did Arturo's grandfather (Abue) enjoy his birthday party!
He enjoyed his birthday cake:
...danced a little...
He enjoyed his birthday cake:
...danced a little...
...danced a little more...
...and smacked his piñata surprisingly strongly!
Abue's Party - Kids' Stuff
Saturday afternoon was the main event, the reason we had traveled to Mexico - Arturo's grandfather's 100th Birthday Celebration. The party was held at Xinte Rincon - which is an outdoor event area that Ale and her mom own and rent out to those who want to hold their special events there.
There is a section where kids can play and there are a bunch of outdoor toys. The trampoline kept the kids (and me!) busy for a long time!
Here, the girls were playing Hide and Seek, and Pau decided to hide in this cardboard tube!
There is a section where kids can play and there are a bunch of outdoor toys. The trampoline kept the kids (and me!) busy for a long time!
Here, the girls were playing Hide and Seek, and Pau decided to hide in this cardboard tube!
Laid back Friday
After our day at the City of Kids, we decided to take it easy on Friday and just hang out at home. Abi brought out some hammocks for the girls and they had a great time climbing in and also stuffing every single doll and stuffed animal in as well!
Fun Drive Home
It was a long drive home, but believe me, all the girls (except for Fabi who fell asleep) made the most of it. Lex and Abi bonded, and Emma and Pau played a game of "sleeping baby."
End of a long Day
At the end of the day, Emma, Pau, and I got beads put in our hair with the girls' leftover Kidzos. Alexa was sooo tired, she fell asleep, and Montse enjoyed a popcorn snack!
Fire Trucks and Cars
The Fire Station was really cool. Besides dressing up in full gear and riding an almost life size fire truck that drove around the "city" with horns blaring, the girls also traveled to a real fire emergency and got to put out a fire with a hose that actually sprayed water!
It is important to note here that throughout this entire day, parents were not allowed in 90% of the activities. We usually had to wait outside the "store" or at the very least, were not helping our kids. With that being said, everything was also spoken in Spanish, and Emma did just fine -- following the directions and understanding what was being said, even though she usually replied to the questions in English!
Here, Emma learned how to drive a car, and then actually received a "driver's license" complete with her picture and name on it. However, she didn't enjoy this one at all -- as she really had to steer and push the gas pedal on the car. If you look closely, you can tell how stressed she is -- because she kept bumping into the walls and getting stuck.
It is important to note here that throughout this entire day, parents were not allowed in 90% of the activities. We usually had to wait outside the "store" or at the very least, were not helping our kids. With that being said, everything was also spoken in Spanish, and Emma did just fine -- following the directions and understanding what was being said, even though she usually replied to the questions in English!
Here, Emma learned how to drive a car, and then actually received a "driver's license" complete with her picture and name on it. However, she didn't enjoy this one at all -- as she really had to steer and push the gas pedal on the car. If you look closely, you can tell how stressed she is -- because she kept bumping into the walls and getting stuck.
Lollipop Makers
All 5 cousins went into the lollipop factory - here they are in the very official looking coats.
Hospital Nursery
Back to work - next stop was the hospital nursery, where Pau, Fabi, and Emma donned their hospital coat and face mask to take care of the babies...
Here's Emma giving the newborn a bath...
Here's Emma giving the newborn a bath...
...and just for old times' sake, here's Emma and Alexa getting their very first baths at the hospital as well!
All girls need a Spa Day!
The girls needed some R&R after all that work at DHL and the Dentist, so they took a break, and headed to the spa. They had to pay 6 "Kidzo's" (currency at la ciudad), but ironically, because they did each other's nails, this counted as "work" - so they then got paid 8 Kidzo's in return, earning a net profit of 2 Kidzo's. (I really wish real life were like this!)
Ciudad de los Niños - Visit to the Dentist
Next stop was to the dentist, where the girls got to practice on a very real looking girl, lying in the dentist chair. The labcoats and face masks were so cute!
Before they started the "dental exam," each girl got to stick a mini-xray into their mouth to see their teeth and gums shown on a tv screen.
Before they started the "dental exam," each girl got to stick a mini-xray into their mouth to see their teeth and gums shown on a tv screen.
Alexa didn't join in the fun, but was nevertheless intrigued by the "girl" in the hot seat.
Here's Emma taking her turn checking the girl for cavities and brushing her teeth. It was so cute to watch!
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