Little moments

I took a video of the Shine kiddos, telling you why they like German and ALL the German words they know. They started talking about their German class during tutoring one day, and I thought you would want to hear them speak it a little. They can't form sentences as well, which is why we ended up with a grand list of words learned.....enjoy your German lesson! Plus, it's pretty to awesome to hear them speak a some of three languages!

Click here to watch the video!

Jose's birthday!

 Jose, one of our sweet Shine kiddos, turned 9 years old on Tuesday. We had to work on some math concepts, but we also wanted to do something special for his birthday. So...Amber and I decided to make caramel apples - a nod to Halloween and Jose's birthday!

The birthday boy got to make his apple first of course.

Doesn't he look thrilled? Jose is, one might say, the opposite of dramatic.

We had to tell him to smile. He's so funny but adorable, right?

Then beautiful Claudy went. She is certainly the opposite of Jose. 

She used more Oreo's then could actually stick to the apple.

Next Escarleth stepped up to begin her creation.

Darwin patiently helped Dayana with her concoction. He's so wonderful with the kids, 

waking up early to pick them up for school and taking them home every day.

Dayana is more reserved than the other girls. But once you get to know her, 

she will love you with the purest sweetness.

Then they loaded on the toppings, Oreo's, chocolate chips, almonds, M & M's galore.

They seemed to really enjoy the fun activity. Even though I think they thought it was a bit strange at times, especially Jose, they were excited for the treat.

Especially Dayana.

And Claudy definitely enjoyed it too. It was a fun afternoon!

Happy birthday, handsome Jose!

A Shine Halloween!

The kiddos had a costume party at school on Friday. Amber and I were at a retreat, but Darwin snapped some pictures. They kids were very excited about it. I wish I could have seen them in person. But these pictures are pretty great.

Escarleth looking gorgeous in her angel costume.

Dayana and Claudy with a friend at school.

Jose and Escarleth, my favorite picture by far!

Dayana makes a lovely queen for sure, and I think she may know it.
Look at that cute head tilt. She looks way too grown up!

Rosie joined in on the fun too. What a sweet little face.

The kids and family getting instructions for games.

I'm not sure what Escarleth is looking at, but she's very intent upon looking.

Couldn't find a cuter group. Hope you all had a good Halloween!