Guadalajara: SLEEP, irons, & bubbles

This morning we woke up at about 9:00. It was pretty much the best feeling in the world to get up that late. We got ready and went to church at 11:00. Surprise! Our group sang Joseph Smith's First Prayer during fast and testimony meeting. We went to Sunday school and relief society. Nothing too exciting happened there... I took pictures of sweet, little Rachel today. I know she seems like she is on every post, but clearly she is the most ADORABLE little girl ever. Her parents invited Becky, Marco, Tyrel, and I over for dinner. It was so sweet. While the Mom was getting the food ready, we played with the kids. Marco brought a toy airplane for the little boy (David). He loved it. Marco also brought bubbles for the girls (Rachelita and Ruth). Becky and I soon discovered Ruth's bossy side when we asked her for the bubbles and she would respond with a firm, "Wait your turn!" When the bubbles would go in Rachelita's general direction, she would screech with sheer joy. When I say screech, I mean SCREECH! After a little bit, dinner was ready. We went inside and ate. The food was really good! We had chicken, rice, and mole. (Not mole... like the little animal. haha, it's a sauce). It was fun talking to them in Spanish because they were so nice and patient. The Dad (David) came home, and picked up Rachel and set her on the washing machine. The house is smaller, so the dining room was in the same room as the laundry room. When David set Rachel on the washing machine, Ruth screamed bloody murder and said, "HE'S GOING TO IRON HER!!!" It was SOOO funny. We talked about their family, where they're from, and ourselves too. It was really refreshing to be with such a loving, humble, and sweet family. After, we went to the seminary/ institute graduation to sing in the choir. The family was going, too. I held Rachel on my lap in the front of the car. That made me nervous, but it was so precious because she fell asleep on the way. I got to carry her for a bit, too. =) Then we sang I'm Trying to be Like Jesus in the choir. I love that song, and it's so pretty in Spanish. Heather noticed the Mexican version of Troy Bolton. Also, today I decided that I am going on Splits with the missionaries on Tuesday. I am so excited! I really want to see what it is like to be a missionary, especially in Mexico because they will be speaking Spanish and because the people are so nice. I'm really excited to go back home and tell everyone about everything I've done and learned, but at the same time I don't want to end it. =( It's sad that this week is my last real week of Mexico, and then we go to Puerto Vallarta to party! YAY!!! That is going to be so much fun as well. Anyways, I'll be home soon! See you then! LOVE YOU ALL!!!

"What if I just chucked this pen into the crowd and screamed something weird... like VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!!"

Rachelita...