Much like Peter, I had the "never ending birthday party" this week! Wednesday - Friday we had celebrations! But, easily the capstone was Friday. I had NO idea any ideas were in the works. Then, Peter called me down to the school library. There were ALL of our students with soda in their hands singing "Happy Birthday." It was the best. Then came the gifts... two Maasai blankets (put on by a Maasai man wearing jeans...ironic) and a load of cards made by the kids. Then came the dance! Out came some of our boys...dressed as girls! They danced and the whole group of kids watching were beside themselves laughing (myself included!). Then came the cake! Ahhhh, the cake. It was a chocolate cake. I ate one bite then shared the rest with the students. No surprise it was gone in no time flat. Between the sodas, the cake and the lollipops, the kids were pretty well sugared up. It was just a great celebration.
That afternoon we had soccer and netball games. We won the soccer game. The kids declared it was because of the party. They also allowed that perhaps we should have a party before EVERY game if we want to win. I told you they were clever kids!
That night we went in to Arusha and ate Chicken at a place called Nicks (AWESOME chicken!). I got another cake from Rapha. So, we are all well sugared!
6 Year Anniversary
6 Year Anniversary
Lisa and I celebrated 6 years of being hitched on Saturday. As a treat, Peter got us a room at the African Tulip. WOW! We drove the Land Rover in (covered in mud and dirt) and discovered one of the nicest hotels in Arusha. We walked in to be met by a man who served us fruit juice as we checked in. Not too shabby! Then, he walked us to our rooms, opened the door and turned on our television. Then he changed the channel. In fact, he kept changing it until he got to the Discovery Channel. Bear Grills was surviving the Arizona desert. I guess our man thought that was the right spot because he left the TV there and was out the door. Oh, glorious hot showers, hot food and comfortable bed.
New Kids Start Tomorrow!
In the midst of Form 2 Mock Exams, the new "pre-form" class will start TOMORROW! They'll be working on English immersion for the next three months. We saw them for a short time on Saturday. They are small! It's going to be fun getting to know them... and add them to the family.
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