Mary's Debut in Acting

Mary had a part in the high school play this spring.  She was a drunk actress.  It was a small but hilarious part, and she played it a little too well for her mother's tastes!  We were really proud of her!

Picture #1:  Cast

Picture #2:  Mary trying to convince her employer that she can act even when she's drunk.

Picture #3:  Passed out on the couch.

Picture #4:  Interrupting the scene with a special song....

A picture says a thousand words.....

Christmas Concert

In the high school concert, Mary played the flute in the band, sang in the choir and sang in the vocal ensemble.  She had a lot of fun with so many costume changes!

Time for another Quinceanera!

Mary went to another Quinceanera which is a formal birthday party for 15 year olds in this culture.  It’s kind of like a debutante ball.  Here are pictures of Mary and her two best friends, Hannah and Michelle.  Did someone call for “Charlie’s Angels”????? 

Street Kids Ministry

Mary is involved in a weekly ministry to street kids called Opcion de Vida (Option of Life).  They teach the kids English, play soccer with them, sometimes teach a craft, etc.  She really enjoys it but says that it is really sad to see how they live.  They are often dirty or high on drugs.  They are usually her age or younger.  In this picture, she is teaching English.

Time for a Haircut!

What a view

The Beach!

Mary enjoys playing in the sand at the beach.  This year's creation--the sand octopus.  

She also enjoys walking along the beach, and this year she was able to do it with Mr. Snuggles!

Mary and Friends

Pictured here are Mary with her friends--Yoo Bin, Olivia, and Sonja--the night of her Christmas concert.  

2007 Soccer Team

Intensity!

Mary takes her soccer pretty seriously as this picture shows.