Last Updated on Thursday, 17 December 2009 21:09 Written by Meg Thursday, 17 December 2009 20:29

Wednesday of next week is Ana's last day of school before summer vacation is here.  This morning, Larissa and I met up (with Maggie in tow) to attend the annual Christmas production of the girls' preschool.  I will say it again, I LOVE the preschool the girls attend.  Ana has had a great year, and while we waited for the perfomance Larissa and I reflected on how much the girls have learned and changed in one year.  I have loved the 2-3 year old period.  We were not supposed to enter the school until 9 am, but (this is something I love about Peru) they allowed us to go in first--I had an infant and Larissa is pregnant.  We got front row, center seats.  It was awesome (there really are a lot of parents that attend this shindig).  The girls did great.  Ana was a shepherd.  Shaye was the star of the show.  No really--she came out dancing solo as a star and then called all the other stars onto the stage ("Vengan!").  The guys missed out because they were finishing up with the Naranjal work--I guess that's important.  ;)  Santa made a surprise visit at the end of the show and gifted each of the kids with a ball.  It was an enjoyable event for this momma.

I tried to take a ton of pictures for the grandparents that can't attend.  Here you go.  Oh, and the last picture is one that I took of the girls with Mama Manuela when we returned.  Since Ana was home way earlier than usual she just talked Manuela's ear off and wanted her to play with her new ball.  And even though Maggie hadn't had a full nap the entire morning (sweet child) she wanted in on the Manuela action too.  Can you tell by the smile?