An army of children with painted faces

International Fest 2010: Clearly Andrew liked what he saw

Today is 'International Fest' at an elementary school in Little Rock. Because my best friend's daughter goes to school there, I volunteer to paint faces each year & it is possible that I enjoy it as much as the kids. It's one of the free activities so I spend a few hours surrounded by a large group of children who are offering advice and suggestions for whatever little face I am working on at the moment.

It is loud & fun & hearing all of the little conversations & giggles going on around me reminds me not to take life so seriously all the time.