More Liam Birthday Pics

The kids sang "Happy Birthday" to Liam several times, including once in Swahili! Liam bounced and clapped as the kids continued to sing more songs in both English and Swahili.


Liam waits patiently for his turn to have a piece of cake. He wants to run and jump and play with these kids!


We sat the kids on the steps right in front of our apartment so we could see them better. Our place is right behind them on the first floor. We live under the lawyer for the hospital. All of our neighbors are Kenyan. At first I was disappointed with our location, as we are a small hike away from the main compound with the other missionaries. The other young couples here with Samaritan's Purse live in a similar building all together and can freely go from one place to another, watch each other's kids, etc. But, we now realize how it is good to be a little more submersed in the culture.

This girl in the front above and behind Nancy below, holding a baby wrapped in pink, is named Sharon. She hangs around and peeks inside our windows the most. But she sure has a beautiful smile! She was their little song leader as well. We are thankful for our place and all the neighbors God has given to us.


When Kenyans sing "Happy Birthday," they have a second verse. It is is the same tune, but they sing "how old are you now?" One person (Sharon of course) yells out "ONE!" How old are you now? ONE! Happy Birthday to Liam, how old are you now? ONE!


This is Liam's first taste of his Mommy's cake she baked for him. He liked it! Hopefully I can make him into a fellow chocolate lover! Actually, I will make sure he loves vegetables, especially ones from his MiMi's garden this summer.