Bethany 01/27/10
Yesterday was my birthday, which is kind of a big deal of course. :) I had a great day, but it was definitely not like any other birthday I’ve had before. Well obviously, I mean I’m in Kenya for crying out loud!
The day started out with waking up at about 9:00 and starting making breakfast at 9:30. Aaron, Tyler, Hannah and I were very proud of our first successful meal… two and a half hours later when we finally finished making it. :) We’re still getting used to our stove and oven and how to cook around here.
After that we decided to take a half hour walk down to the river. The walk down was really nice, and when we got there we met about ten kids who were very interested in us “wazungu” (white people). We played with them for a little while then headed back up. Notice I said “up.” The whole way back was uphill and we thought we were going to die. Now I know why Olympic runners come here to train, because the altitude is so high. I’m pretty sure I’ve never been more out of breath in my life, and all I was doing was walking up a hill for Pete’s sake. It’s kind of nice to have the altitude for an excuse though. It makes me feel better about myself. :)
When we got back, Hannah, Aaron, and Tyler set to work making my big sugar cookie that I have every year for my birthday. They told me I couldn’t help, but they didn’t know what they were doing so I pretty much ended up standing in the kitchen the whole time telling them what to do anyways. What can I say? I’m a pro at making big sugar cookies. It was quite tasty though. Thanks guys! :)
After that we headed over to our friends Bill and Laura’s house, where we ate homemade pizza and had a little birthday party. She even had a sweet candle that sang happy birthday. It was awesome. :)
So it was a good day. I’ve never had a birthday before where I spent two and a half hours making my own breakfast and got sun burnt, but it was really fun! I’m glad I get to say that I had my 18th birthday in Africa.
Peace out!
P.S. Happy Birthday Mrs. Drown! :)
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Happy Birthday, Bethany! It sounds like one you will never forget. It is a good thing you were along so that your "imported" sugar cookie came out the way it was supposed to - It would have been a bummer if it had flopped. I'll bet everything is taking longer to bake because of your high altitude! Have a great day today you guys - Mom/Lois
ReplyDeleteIt was great to talk to you yesterday, Bethany. I hope you got my note I wrote. Sounds like a birthday you won't forget and the warmest one too. You've never gotten a sun burn on your birthday before! Love you lots, MOM
ReplyDeleteAnjaela wants to say "Happy Birthday! I miss you the most!! I hope you are having a good day and no big struggles. It's definitely colder here than there. You are lucky. Dasha got a Ruthie American Girl doll and she loves it. I love you!"
Thank you Bethany! You had a great 18th birthday even if you did have to help with your cookie!! :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you all.
Lois
Haha, good to hear you had a good day!
ReplyDeleteKeep out of (dangerous/boring) trouble whenever possible!
Leah
Happy Birthday to you, you really live in a zoo! Have you seen a giraffe... did it sing Happy Birthday to you! And manyyyyyyyyyy moreeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that a very special young lady had such a memorable 18th birthday. I’m sure that the twins and Hanna washed the dishes even if they could not get the cookie recipe just right.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and getting to know your way around the area and are meeting some new friends.
The weather report for East Tennessee is cold and snow for this weekend.
Tell your father that I am using the book he gave me for my Thursday morning bible study class. I’m the leader this week. We are doing the book of Romans and I have verses 11 through 36 of Chapter 11. We are averaging about 15 verses a week. So it is slow but for a bunch of oldmen we are rocking.
Thanks for the update on your BIG PARTY!
Love grandpa and grandma Charlotte.