The van J. Mark rented was not large enough to accomodate all 20-25 people, so the younger set took a bus to Puebla. We all eventually ended up at the camp near Puebla where the wedding was scheduled to take place and where we would be staying for the next several days, before and after the wedding.
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1 | The bus group waiting in Puebla for J. Mark to pick us up. L-to-R: Tim, Liz, Peter, Tara, Sue, Angie. |
2 | Finally! J. Mark shows up and we are on our way to the camp. |
3 | Our first meal at the camp, with Claude Good, Sam and Jim Smith (father and brother of the groom), and Lester and Mary Lou Blank. |
4 | John Frederick with his niece Emma. |
5 | Kim shows off her new mug. I think she wanted a permanent record in case it broke before she got it home. |
Around this time we visited Africam. | |
6 | Jon Smith's son and daugher play in the pool. |
7 | Liz watches as J. Mark baby-talks to grandson Luke. |
8 | A local boy takes a swing at a Piñata at little Emma's birthday party. |
9 | It didn't take long to break the Piñata, and then the mad scramble for candy begins (this was taken after the mad part of the scramble). |
10 | Poor little Emma was a bit sleepy and shy at her party. Her dad holds her while Grandma Emma (Nana) tries to bring her out. |
11 | Lester tried out the videotape recorder while Ethel and wife Mary Lou watch from the left, and bride Erica from the right. |
12 | Marta's baby Luke doing what he does second best (smiling is what he does best). |
13 | Emma enjoying the swings, while mama Marta talks with Liz. |
14 | Nana Emma is joining her. |
Life at camp took a twist as we set up for Erica and Joey's Wedding and Reception and then cleaned up afterwards. | |
15 | Back to a normal meal after the wedding crowds leave; Clockwise: Lester Blank, Guiermo Zuñiga, Javier and Alicia, two Zuñniga kids, Eva Zuñiga, and Mary Lou Blank. |
16 | Peter telling a story while giving Karyn a shoulder rub. |
17 | J. Mark explaining what is the next planned activity. |
18 | Emma in one of her coloring sessions, this time with Alicia, Javier, and Mom. Music by Peter and Esteban. |
19 | Peter and Esteban leading a medley of spanish songs, with Juan Carlos in tow. |
20 | Whoops! We forgot to break the wedding piñatas! Well, let's just string one up! |
21 | One of the younger kids taking a swing at it. |
22 | A great fun song time, with songs in English, Spanish, and even one in German. |
23 | Another view of those in attendance. |
24 | Yet another view of those in attendance. |
25 | Jake giving a sermon in English, with Emma doing a Spanish translation. |
26 | Jake refering to his notes. |