Sunday, May 24, 2009

Spring Picnic

Our Spring Pot-Luck Picnic was on May 31st. What a fun afternoon! We enjoyed wonderful weather, delicious Guatemalan and Colombian food, the company of old friends & we welcomed some new friends. Best of all ~ the kids had so much fun playing together! Aside from playing kickball and tag, the kids made cascarones.

Cascarones are decorated chicken eggs that have been emptied out and filled with confetti. They are a tradition at many types of celebrations in Spain, Guatemala, Mexico and the Southwest United States. In the Spanish-speaking world, they are traditionally broken over a person's head to wish them good luck! They also represent "new beginnings" which is perfect for spring time. After we made them, the kids couldn't wait to use them! How often do you get to crack an egg over your friend's head!?

Making cascarones is easy. Here's a link to instructions: How to Make Confetti Eggs - Cascarones Here's a photo of our cascarones.