Eric's birthday and Carnaval

The end of last month was Carnaval here in Spain--it is a huge deal--parades, things going on every night, etc.  The kids had a little party at school and got to dress up and wear masks.  Here is Kailey in her costume and mask.  

It has been fun being part of a foreign school, because we are learning all about their holidays.  Last week was another holiday--Dia de Andalucia.  Andalucia is the province we live in, here in Spain and it was a day to celebrate all things Andalucia.  The kids, again, had a party at school--they painted the andalucian flag on their faces, they ate things pertaining to andalucia--churros, hot chocolate, tried different types of olive oil, etc.  Later that night we went  into town and they had a really fun outdoor handicraft and culinary market--we tried some good food and saw a lot of fun things.  I just love living in a foreign country!!

 The middle of February was Eric's 34th birthday--I swear we are not that old, I still think we should be in our 20's.  We just did a low key celebration at home!

This is Cade's happy face--when you tell him to make a happy face, this is the face he does!

Everyone helping to blow out candles!