Copas de vino

Although I love texts, emails, gchats, facebook chats, wall posts and messages - both video and text - but nothing compares to getting actual mail. We all get our mail sent to school here to make it easier on our host families. There is a little, clear mailbox right when you walk into school. If there is anything sitting there, you can't help but look to see if it is for you. Therefore, everyone knows who is getting mail and when - there are only 24 of us. And if you have a package that is ten times better because there is a slip of paper with large writing instructing you to go to the office to pick it up. Everyone always gathers around and asks, "What'd you get, what'd you get?!" It's quite a show! Well the other day my grandma was sweet enough to send a gift for my host parents, who have taken such good care of me this semester. I am always fed, in clean clothes and reminded of the daily weather forecast. :)

My grandma's talent is no secret in our circle of family and friends. I bet she could make a fortune selling these but she just paints them to show her love and appreciation. :)

Already in a dining set display!

When I gave the glasses to my host parents and explained that my "abuela" painted them, they were ecstatic! They could hardly convey their gratitude but urged me to pass it on to my grandma.

Thanks Grandma!! You are the best and I love you! :)