On New Year’s Eve the girls donned their pajamas and pulled their mattresses down to the dining room for slumber party número dos. The festivities began with a make-up exposition using Tía Marcela’s extensive collection of eye shadows, blush, and other beautifying accessories. The girls loved it.

Adriana meticulously does Bryssa's make-up

Adriana meticulously does Bryssa’s make-up

Teresa has the giggles

Teresa has the giggles

The rest of the night was filled with watching fireworks from the balcony, the popular Brazilian telenovela Avenida Brasil, dancing, and trying not to fall asleep for fear of getting our faces painted. I was not alone in waking up to a cute butterfly being drawn on my cheek.

Catalina and Johana

Catalina and Johana

Alandra and Nohemi snuggling

Alandra and Nohemi snuggling

 

Bleary-eyed but content, we welcomed in the New Year with a breakfast of banana pancakes and hot chocolate for breakfast. Wishing all of our friends a happy New Year!!