We were finally able to get these two couples together with the missionaries in the area that they live. Anacleta is someone we met at the Artisan's Market when we first got here. She is a very special lady. She lives in the Central Mission and the sister missionaries taught her in Antigua at her booth in the Mercadito there but got transferred and the ball dropped. She came back on her 6 month rotation to the Artisans and we were able to get her home address, with the help of the James's and the Bowers. The Bowers went with the missionaries to their home. We gave them a BOM in Spanish, a Bible, and the BOM as far as it is translated in Kak'chikel, their native language. They have a co-op with other town members and work each day at the market to sell what they have made. They live in San Antonio Aguas Calientes which it a few miles from Antigua.
This is our branch Halloween Party. Sister Johnson is dressed as a witch. The elders were in charge and did a great job. The children who were in costume lined up for a photo. We had such a fun time. We were in charge of a fishing pond, bowling with a pumpkin, musical chairs by the elders, spook alley by the youth, and a balloon game by the Primary. We ate nachos with chili and cheese sauce and they ate every bite of food and drank every drop of punch. At the very end, the elders had a pumpkin pinata. It was amazing to see everyone, young and old, hit the floor when it broke. They had asked for sacks and containers to put their treats in.
This family won the costume contest. These two little girls are the daughters of Rodrigo and Johana and they are working to go through the temple.
On the 1st of November, we went to Sumpango to the Kite Festival. The kites carry the messages to the dead on All Saints Day and then on Dia de Los Muertos. It reminded me of the Idaho State Fair. There were so many people and a festive atmosphere. The kites were huge as you can see. Of course the big ones did not fly, but it was fun to see the contests to see if each family could fly their special kite. Some of them were very large and able to fly with a good wind. They have been having this festival for about 50 years now.
This is a roasting pig on a spit. You can see the apple in his mouth. We did not try the meat, but it smelled good. There were vendors all up and down the walkway. Roasted ears of corn were everywhere.
Each kite started on the ground face down then they would raise the kite up with ropes very carefully until it was upright, held there by poles.
Each kite had a theme and had beautiful colors.
In the cemetery, there were flowers everywhere as Dia de los Muertos is kind of like Memorial Day. There were several little ladies who looked to be in their 80s or 90s who were busy decorating graves. Children were flying kites in the cemetery also.
We were finally able to get these two couples together with the missionaries in the area that they live. Anacleta is someone we met at the Artisan's Market when we first got here. She is a very special lady. She lives in the Central Mission and the sister missionaries taught her in Antigua at her booth in the Mercadito there but got transferred and the ball dropped. She came back on her 6 month rotation to the Artisans and we were able to get her home address, with the help of the James's and the Bowers. The Bowers went with the missionaries to their home. We gave them a BOM in Spanish, a Bible, and the BOM as far as it is translated in Kak'chikel, their native language. They have a co-op with other town members and work each day at the market to sell what they have made. They live in San Antonio Aguas Calientes which it a few miles from Antigua.
This is our branch Halloween Party. Sister Johnson is dressed as a witch. The elders were in charge and did a great job. The children who were in costume lined up for a photo. We had such a fun time. We were in charge of a fishing pond, bowling with a pumpkin, musical chairs by the elders, spook alley by the youth, and a balloon game by the Primary. We ate nachos with chili and cheese sauce and they ate every bite of food and drank every drop of punch. At the very end, the elders had a pumpkin pinata. It was amazing to see everyone, young and old, hit the floor when it broke. They had asked for sacks and containers to put their treats in. 
This family won the costume contest. These two little girls are the daughters of Rodrigo and Johana and they are working to go through the temple. 
On the 1st of November, we went to Sumpango to the Kite Festival. The kites carry the messages to the dead on All Saints Day and then on Dia de Los Muertos. It reminded me of the Idaho State Fair. There were so many people and a festive atmosphere. The kites were huge as you can see. Of course the big ones did not fly, but it was fun to see the contests to see if each family could fly their special kite. Some of them were very large and able to fly with a good wind. They have been having this festival for about 50 years now. 
This is a roasting pig on a spit. You can see the apple in his mouth. We did not try the meat, but it smelled good. There were vendors all up and down the walkway. Roasted ears of corn were everywhere.
Each kite started on the ground face down then they would raise the kite up with ropes very carefully until it was upright, held there by poles. 
Each kite had a theme and had beautiful colors.
In the cemetery, there were flowers everywhere as Dia de los Muertos is kind of like Memorial Day. There were several little ladies who looked to be in their 80s or 90s who were busy decorating graves. Children were flying kites in the cemetery also. 
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