Sunday was Eli's birthday, and after a day of activity, we finally settled into our room for some rest. Not long after we started to unwind, we heard a tentative knock on our door. Upon opening it, we found 4 boys beaming with anticipation. All at the same time, they thrust their birthday presents at Eli. First was a weed. (Complete with roots) The second was a very decorative platic ivy leaf. The third was a less decorative, but still plastic ivy leave. The fourth present was the real winner. It was a well loved little nylon bag with "happy" printed on it. Inside were at least 6 gravel rocks of varying size and shape.
The boys were so proud of themselves and beamed with contentment. We were getting ready to do our work-out plan (pushups and situps) so we invited them in to join us. After our little workout it was the perfect time for a muscle shot with all the boys.
5 comments:
Thanks for the great updates, Cameron. Kevin and I are home again and missing Africa...
but fall is beautiful in Oregon.
aww, those birthday presents make me cry! they're way better than my coupon for a hug I was planning to give Eli! what a gift you guys have in this trip and those kids!
how did they know you would prefer rocks to luggage?
Jon Nicholson and I happened upon your blog today. Good to hear from you guys. Hope all is well, its sounds pretty amazing from the stuff you post.
Haha! Eli, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE! It sounds like it was a pretty good b-day:) Oh and ps your guys's pecs are lookin really good! Hahah! Love you guys!
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