Christmas in Guatemala City

I drove a microbus full of little ones to the capital city yesterday (about 65 miles from NPH). During the month of December, there is a holiday festival in the main city square with free ice skating, machine-made snow, and lots of yummy food. Though I was super nervous about the responsibility of driving everyone such a long distance with all of the crazy drivers out there on the roads, we said lots of prayers and arrived safely home last night. Only 4 of the kids from my section of children with special needs came, but I think they really enjoyed it. The entire Casa de Bebes went, and I know they were thrilled to experience all of the winter activities. In the end it was worth it, but I don't think I ever want to do that again :)

Everyone loading up in the microbus

Thankful my dad made us learn how to drive stick-shift.

My copilot helped me navigate and park in the parking garage (scary)

A little room to spare ;)

Making snow

It was this tia's first time playing in the snow. :)

I'm pretty sure they didn't like how cold the snow was on their hands.

Attemping a group shot with these guys :)

There were lots of pigeons around and all he wanted to do was chase them!

Where we ate lunch

There were tons of the typical dresses being sold at the street market. I bought a teeny tiny one for one of the tia's who is pregnant with a little girl. She loved it!

Walking on the famous 6th street here.

Some of the boys from Casa de Bebes trying to get Santa to let them feel his beard.