12.13.2009
Fall fun
The leaves were overtaking the back yard so I broke down and raked them. It was quite the project but the kids enjoyed the results. Here are some pics.
A pre-school graduation...
Jaxon had his first ever pre-school graduation last Saturday. Each year his school has a ceremony for those who are graduating and moving on to the next level, I guess it would be considered moving into kindergarten... however they make a spectacle of all the children, by inviting all the parents and family to graduation and making them all sit around for hours and be entertained by parading the children down the isles and singing a lot of anthems.
It went something like this.
We were instructed to be there NO LATER than 3:30, in our seats and ready. In years past people have been late, which is typical, if not expected in Costa Rica. Well this year they were NOT, repeat, NOT waiting around for everyone to get there. They rented the facility from 4-6 and did not have time to wait.
So we all (Giff, Judy, Aaron, the boys and I) manage to arrive by 3:28 give or take, we were not going to be the one's who were late and talked about next year. Then it was time to wait. And wait. And wait. Oh yeah, then we waited some more. Finally, at 4:45, we were allowed to take our seats. The ceremony started by introducing Jaxon's group, who were dressed up in assigned costumes from princesses to Peter Pan. Jaxon was a "mago" which is a wizard or magician. Judy made Jaxon's costume and it turned out so cute. She even found a wand for him that lit up and made magic noises, he was delighted!
So each child was introduced, then they introduced the actual graduates who were adorned in real caps and gowns, quite cute indeed. Then each child sat down and they paraded in the flags of Costa Rica, Guanacaste, and Bagaces up the isle. Then the MC talked and talked and talked. Then they sang the songs of Costa Rica, Guanacaste and Bagaces. THEN they introduced each child AGAIN and had them up to the stage where they were given their "diploma". THEN the paraded the flags down the isle while singing some more. Are you exhausted yet? We sure were.
By the time this hoopla was over it was nearly 5:45, almost time to leave right? WRONG. They had a show you see, a wonderful show for the kids. This consisted of two little people, real little people, dressed as elves and a singing man. The kids really liked it, standing in front of the stage and dancing and singing along. It would have been even better, had it not lasted 45 minutes. Finally, FINALLY, they let us eat, at 6:30, the time we were supposed to be arriving home. The kids were starving and tired, as were the adults. Luckily we were in the first group to eat so we literally ate and ran.
It wasn't THAT bad. Jaxon was adorable and sat in his seat without getting into trouble for a LONG time. But next year, we may just have to be out of town.
Here are some pics of the affair.
Jax and his friend Carlos as Peter Pan
It went something like this.
We were instructed to be there NO LATER than 3:30, in our seats and ready. In years past people have been late, which is typical, if not expected in Costa Rica. Well this year they were NOT, repeat, NOT waiting around for everyone to get there. They rented the facility from 4-6 and did not have time to wait.
So we all (Giff, Judy, Aaron, the boys and I) manage to arrive by 3:28 give or take, we were not going to be the one's who were late and talked about next year. Then it was time to wait. And wait. And wait. Oh yeah, then we waited some more. Finally, at 4:45, we were allowed to take our seats. The ceremony started by introducing Jaxon's group, who were dressed up in assigned costumes from princesses to Peter Pan. Jaxon was a "mago" which is a wizard or magician. Judy made Jaxon's costume and it turned out so cute. She even found a wand for him that lit up and made magic noises, he was delighted!
So each child was introduced, then they introduced the actual graduates who were adorned in real caps and gowns, quite cute indeed. Then each child sat down and they paraded in the flags of Costa Rica, Guanacaste, and Bagaces up the isle. Then the MC talked and talked and talked. Then they sang the songs of Costa Rica, Guanacaste and Bagaces. THEN they introduced each child AGAIN and had them up to the stage where they were given their "diploma". THEN the paraded the flags down the isle while singing some more. Are you exhausted yet? We sure were.
By the time this hoopla was over it was nearly 5:45, almost time to leave right? WRONG. They had a show you see, a wonderful show for the kids. This consisted of two little people, real little people, dressed as elves and a singing man. The kids really liked it, standing in front of the stage and dancing and singing along. It would have been even better, had it not lasted 45 minutes. Finally, FINALLY, they let us eat, at 6:30, the time we were supposed to be arriving home. The kids were starving and tired, as were the adults. Luckily we were in the first group to eat so we literally ate and ran.
It wasn't THAT bad. Jaxon was adorable and sat in his seat without getting into trouble for a LONG time. But next year, we may just have to be out of town.
Here are some pics of the affair.
My little Mago
Jax and his friend Carlos as Peter Pan
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