REIK

We went to the Reik concert last night.  What could be better than a huge auditorium full of screaming girls? :)

Ballet Folklorico

We went to the Palacio de Bellas Artes last night to see the traditional dances.  I LOVE the Palacio de Bellas Artes!  It is probably my favorite building here.

El Popo

David invited us all to the home where he grew up from some amazing food, company, and to see the volcano.  Too bad it was too cloudy to see it, but we still had a great time.

Nothing like a sleeping baby to keep you warm on a cold day

Mi Cumpleaños

What a fun birthday weekend!  With Mexico's Independence Day there were a ton of celebrations. Meagan and Nadia organized a little birthday party for me complete with a french toast and bacon dinner.  I love breakfast for dinner, especially french toast. All of the Provo teachers came and a bunch of the local teachers.  I definitely felt loved.

Noches Mexicanas

This week has been so fun.  Mexican's really know how to celebrate. There is so much rich history, tradition, and culture here.  I love it.  Friday night the stake had a Noche Mexicana to celebrate independence day and then the MTC had one last night for the missionaries.  So fun!!!

My first elote

Missionaries gathered in the gym

Don't worry, for as much fun as we were having, it also ended on a spiritual note :)

Independence Week

Every year the Mexico MTC goes all out for Independence Day and this year is no different.  The whole campus is decorated, the food has become even more traditional, and Saturday night the missionaries get to enjoy "La Noche Mexicana" complete with the grito and I'm not even sure what else.

Mexico vs. Honduras

We went to Aztec Stadium to see the Mexico vs Honduras game Friday night.  It was quite the experience-one that everyone should have.  Mexico didn't win, but we still had a good time anyway.

One of the teachers made this video of our experience.  It sums it up pretty well (minus the secretly cheering for Honduras part).

El Centro.........Sort Of

We wanted to take Eric downtown for his last night here.  The only problem was that the teachers are on strike and have occupied the zócalo so the National Cathedral was closed along with a lot of the parks.  And the Monumento de la Revolucion was having maintenance done.  But we did our best.  And, since it's September, everything is decorated for my birthday Independence Day on the 15th.