Fotos!!!!

“Bichos!” Bugs 

They call cicadas “Chicharras” found a ton in the classroom!

I’ve seen my girls hold moths like this and their was one in our room so I caught it!

Rescued a doggo for this sweet old lady in town who owns a souvenir shop in town 

How we carry the littles to the tiendita across the street! 



Just the girls being girls! 

Professional photographers 

“If the mountains bow in reverence so will I”
There is a hike in town that looks over all of Rurre, this is me at the top! 

Little pink riding hood on rainy days! 

The moms and their babies 

Homework! 

Out like a light after throwing a tantrum 

Just crossing Rurre streets 

We get scared when Azumi recharges 

School was canceled due to rain but I made them do school anyway like they normally would! 

Just the girls loving on each other! 

Laundry dayyy 

Cindy Lou Who or Nirza? Can’t tell the difference 

Future architects 

The girls braided my hair! 

Carrera con Nirza! She clearly won! 

Our tres pequeñas  

What I looked like on my birthday 

Alvaro’s tiger he made in art class

Azumi is our resident frog wrangler

Gave the boys building blocks and they pulled up on me like a gang “Teacher, manos arriba!”

Hair by Azumi 

Watercolor finger painting 

The little Guerreros walking home from school 

Diana’s a and her bug
 

Azumi (Pinkie) I just got her ready for culto (worship) 

“You got games on your computer” 

Our director somehow got into his head it would be a good idea for me to be designated translator…

I always try to make a supporting dish if I’m helping in a house. This night it was breadsticks for the Guerreros! 

Ema


Sweet Fabiola 

Jhoel putting some plants in my hair 

Otto

 
Jesus again! Every time I wanted a picture he was always upset about something so I make sure it take pictures when he’s in a good mood! 

Azumi is that girl

Weekly SM feast! 

Baby Santa! 

Ticiane & Dianara 

Go Pro .5!!! 

Alex

Juancito & Isaac photobombing again 

Jesus & Isaac photo bombing! 

Alvaro 

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