Christmas Party!

Yesterday was our church Christmas party. We invited everyone in regular discipleship, their children and spouses. (Over 70 people!) We had a really fun time with a great Nativity play and songs from the kids, some traditional Peruvian Christmas food (turkey and Arabian rice (with saffron and raisins) - although most of these families wouldn't be able to afford that for Christmas) and of course some presents and paneton bread and hot chocolate. Each family received a Christmas food hamper and each child a present. A HUGE thank you to the sponsors of the event - everyone had so much fun. One lady told me it was her dream come true!! Below are a few collages of the evening:

Allison's blog

Do check out Allison's blog at www.allisonharms.wordpress.com for an American perspective on our life and work here and for some fun photos!

Allison has been staying with us since September and apart from a quick trip back to the States for Christmas and a wedding, she is planning to be with us until June. Here she is with Lili, who also lives with us, below. (I think you can guess which one is the American and which one is the Peruvian?!)

Christmas special

Today was the Christmas special and nursery for the boys as their friends Jakob and Derek are off to the States this week. They did a special dance with their little Peruvian hats. This is what Joel thought of the idea at the beginning...
However, this is what happened...
(facebook viewers go to www.theburgessfamilyblog.blogspot.com to see video)

Here are a few more pics...


Jakob did not like the ears on his hat
Daniel with his good friend Jess
Daniel and Joel with all their nursery friends and teachers Lili and Elizabeth
Daniel showing Daddy the Nativity scene he made at nursery
Oh, and our Christmas tree now has lights!!

Happy 4th Birthday Daniel!

Amazing, we know, but Daniel is now 4! Here he is all excited before he opened his presents:Here he is playing his new guitar:Last Sunday was his actual birthday and we went to 'Crepes and Waffles' for lunch/tea. Daniel enjoyed the chocolate fondue banana/strawberry crepe. Yum. Daniel decided he wanted Monkey cakes for his nursery party on Monday. Same as at Joel's party, but with red icing not blue. He woke me up at 6am.
Daniel: Mummy. We need to chat.
Me: Uh? What about?
Daniel: About my party. You need to bring the monkey cakes with red icing and don't forget the candles. Okay, Mummy?
Me: Ok, Daniel. I won't forget. Can I go back to sleep now?
Daniel: Ok.

This is the picture of the completed cupcakes, before they went in the taxi (that is why there is no candle yet! - don't worry I didn't forget!)
Daniel shares his cupcakes with his nursery friends and their parents