Mission Mexicana Office party

Today, we had our Annual Christmas lunch... this year, at Tony Roma's. We arrived at 2:00 (that's the time we told everyone), but no one else showed up until around 2:45... normal for most Mexicans! We had 19 of us there together celebrating and enjoying some good ribs and BBQ Chicken. Those invited were lawyers, insurance folks, accountants, office secretaries, and guests. Since several had cancelled, we invited the Collins to go with us. We had a nice time of eating, then of exchanging gifts.. sorta the "white elephant" way, but no bad gifts!!

Rob and Tina with Marlene and Juan Carlos (lawyers)

Sori, one of Rob's secretaries, opening her "white elephant" gift

Sori and Erandi, 2 of Rob's secretaries (Erandi's the newest one)

Toni, another office secretary, and her husband, Miguel

Celebrating Christmas with the Collins

Last night, some of our good missionary friends, invited us to go to Hard Rock Cafe- Mexico City, with them. They wanted to treat us for our Christmas gift, so we gladly went! Thankfully, the boys didn't have too much homework, so they were able to enjoy the night, as well. It was a neat experience.. yes, the music was loud, but we could actually talk over it! The boys wanted a few souvenirs.. Carson bought himself a Hard Rock sweatshirt (which he badly needed), and we bought a fun gift for one of their teachers. Thank you, Winston and Cheryl, for such a wonderful night!