December 2008
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Nov 20, 2008
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Dec 20, 2008
Lo de Marcos, Nayarit,
Mexico
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ana, a resident gringo in Lo de Marcos, brings recycle art projects to La Casa. She teaches the kids how to make Kaldeiescopes using PVC pipe, recycled CD's, small pieces of colorful glass and tile, and clear plastic bottles. This is a 3 day project ....and the kids are persistent and complete their projects and delight in looking through them into the light. Ana also taught the kids how to braid pieces of plastic cut from the plastic grocery bags
Ana teaches the kids about recycle art
. The braiding was very popular and we learned that many of the kids did not know how to braid. Paty and Cessi love making the plastic "globes" from colored plastic soda bottles. We talk about using them as lamp shades over a small light bulb. Diana teaches the kids how to knit scarves and hats using the knitting kits donated to La Casa last year. Both boys and girls loved learning and Dianna was patient in teaching them. Soon Lucy had caught on and was teaching too as so many of the older kids got involved.
The kids love to play outside in the driveway and Trini and Dianna often play a game of Volley Ball with them. The "Goal Posts" that David made with the kids this last summer have come in handy for the more vigorous games of soccer which take place out in the street.
More Jewelry was made after the inspiration of Sandy, Carol and Cheryl last month. Rosa made drop earings of many various colors for her christmas gifts and she was soon teaching others her designs. Many of the kids wanted to use shells and rocks for their jewelry. We were able to drill holes in some of the shells with a "cool" little tool that Sandy brought us. We also got really creative with brass wire....wrapping the stones and shells to make beautiful pendants. That was a blast!!!! and so beautiful, natural and creative.
Dianna was in the kitchen with the kids one afternoon making Carolotas!!! They are these wonderful lemon cream cookie sprinkled with chocolate sprinkles. Of course Dave wants to know if they there is a chocolate cream variation.....chocolatoso!!!!! We cook at La Casa once a week and some of the kids have fun helping with the preparations, others like to do the serving of the treats to the other kids, and many of the kids just love to eat the goodies. A fun time for all.
Patti's sister in law, Mary came to La Casa a few days while visiting for Christmas. She got Kitchen cleaning duty one day.....and she did a good job!!! She got to see first hand the kids involved in many activities, and then cleaning with brooms and mops at the end. She made a few friends and probably won't forget her visit to La Casa...... Thank you Mary....
