Our Tica Blanca

The Costa Rican national holiday was last week and Claire's school was in the parade. It was interesting - the teacher asked if I could dress her in "typical" CR dress. Of course, I said that we don't have anything like that and she said "you can find it downtown and it is really cheap." She must think that because I am an American I have lots of money because I found the dress and you have to have it made and it is $25.00 and the shoes are another $8.00. I know this sounds inexpensive but when someone is living on a tight budget in a 'third world' country this is spendy!

So, we got her all dressed up for the parade and Henry and I followed her on the float for two hours. Two hours in the hot sun and all we did was walk around the church. It was slow and a little painful but I did have a chance to talk to some other parents and I made a new friend - and Claire loved it! So, I guess it was all worth it! And, she looked so freakin' cute.