Liam's Birthday Party!

What a joy it has been having Riley and Luke here! I teared up this morning just thanking them for coming. It is as if they are representing all of our family from the US on both sides. Many family members sent gifts and toys and decorations with them for his party which we had last night.


We had an awesome time with all the Missionaries and their kids. There were over 40 people there to celebrate with us. I made a chocolate giraffe cake. I used the food coloring sent from my Mom to get just the right color! Tracy, you picked out perfect plates with a safari theme! All the little kids loved the noise makers, and of course balloons are always a big hit! So thanks to Jan there. Showing in the picture is an impromptu game of "hot potato" about to go down.

Liam had a great time! He walked around clapping and laughing and watching all the big kids play. The kids sang to him and helped him blow out his #1 candle. We were so happy there was a great turn out! We held the party at the McLaughlin's house because their place is right in the middle of all the action. Our house is a small hike away, so it was just easier for us to bring all the food and supplies up there.

I also made fresh salsa and guacamole that Luke and Riley helped me taste-test along the way of making. We used ugali chips to dip. They were a big hit as well. We don't get chips very often around here!

We miss everyone who was not there, but know that we had a wonderful party and every inch of the giraffe got eaten! It was cute how the kids would say "I want the foot." or "Can I have part of his mouth?" They picked out the perfect piece and came back for seconds if their mom wasn't looking!

Overall, it was a great time and will be a great story for Liam! What a birthday week he has had! And it is only beginning, because this morning we are off on Safari! Happy Birthday Liam!