Feliz Navidad!

Christmas morning dawned hot and sunny in Santa Cruz!  A little different that what we experienced here in Saskatchewan.  I have to admit that I enjoyed having snow for Christmas.  It's the one thing I miss.  And it was pretty warm out (for Saskatchewan) so that was fun too.

But Christmas in Bolivia seemed fun as well.  I didn't get to enjoy it with the guys this year, but we did Skype and I went around the house with my laptop so my family could all say hi to the guys!  Technology is a good thing.  =)

Here are some of the pictures that Maribel took of the festivities....

 

Setting off fireworks at midnight!

 

 

I may have enjoyed the snow in Canada but I missed the fireworks in Bolivia.

 

 

The fireworks were followed by the traditional Christmas meal of roast pork.

 

 

Christmas morning brunch!

 

 

That was my tradition!  =)

 

 

Opening presents!

 

 

Soccer jerseys for all!  (And money to buy a pair of jeans).

 

 

Getting ready for Canadian Christmas supper.

 

 

Maribel took over this year.

 

 

I sent her a long message on how to cook a turkey along with this helpful picture...

 

 

 

 

But all too soon (for the turkeys) it was into the pans...

 

 

Looks pretty good! 

The Santa Claus on the table is a new addition.  It sings and dances...

 

 

Everyone was gracious and told me my cooking skills were missed.  =) 

Bolivians are nice people.

 

Once again a huge thank you to all of you who gave a little extra to make sure that Christmas happened for the guys!  We really appreciate it.  And a big thank you to Maribel and Andres for all their work and to the guys for stepping up and helping Maribel make it happen!  =)

 

Feliz Navidad everyone!