Belize Independence Day Parade 2015

September 18th was the big Rally at Buena Vista Government School!  This is the third one we have attended.  This one was a bigger parade than last year.  This time some more of the community came out and participated.  The weather cooperated and we didn't get rain.  But of course, that means that we did get plenty of hot sun.  The kids didn't hardly notice it, they just like to have fun.

The kids who have bikes decorate them in red, white and blue.

This is Jaory, she didn't realize that her flag was upside down!

That is Arles!

This little guy came running up in the back.  He had stopped to get a coke at one of the shops.

Hard to make them smile sometimes, but they are having fun!

Our smallest biker!

Marisela, Mauda, and Dayrin.  The pom poms are made out of plastic store bags.

The parade always has bikers, dancers and queens.  The littlest ones usually make their own flags.

The entire school marches a circle around Buena Vista.

Some of the classes have a competition for their Queens.  Whoever brings in the most money is it.  These girls averaged around $5.00 each.

Brian is waving, Jason behind him and Alex is looking all cool.

These two little guys came out to watch.  The one in red never did smile for me.

This was the first time we had all the vehicles and music.

Carol, Kayla, and Karla

Hernan and Memo!!!

Mr. Mefi enjoyed driving the tractor.

Usually when I hand one of the kids the camera I don't get the best photos.  These kids are awesome!  Elvis, Onelda and Dimas are next to me, can't remember the names of the other two.

This is the beginning of our third school year.  I believe the children are benefiting from the extra reading and phonics.  Mrs. Betty believes there is improvement here.  Dennis and I love them all like our own grand children.  We have officially lost our notoriety here.  Now we are just another member of the school.  This is what we wanted.  We are holding Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor classes every Thursday and it has been very interesting to see the responses of the students to what we are saying.  Dennis and I are blessed and very happy to be doing what we are doing.  Thank you Lord for having us be a part of all of this!

Love you guys!