Happy Birthday, Mae! Mae turned 5 today and celebrated the day away--Toad in the Hole and balloon decorations for breakfast, brownies and songs at school, special prayer at elementary chapel, ice cream with neighbor friends at the Cafetin (cafeteria) after school, dinner of her choice (fettucine alfredo, fresh squeezed OJ, and green beans) followed by cake and opening a present (a new doll. . .first new doll since she was 2!). And a trip down memory lane with photo albums and videos from the past.
She'll celebrate with her classmates and a few friends next week at a party at our home. We're a little nervous to host a party; birthday parties here are huge. . .we attended a party a few weeks ago for Mae's classmate at a Burger King Playland, complete with DJs, a clown/magician, a clown/face painter, huge goody bags, food for kids and adults, door prizes, cake that looked like it was straight out of Cake Boss, piñata, etc. . .it was so much fun! But I'm afraid our party might not quite be up to the same standards! Oh well. . .that isn't what it is about. . we'll just enjoy fun times with Mae and her friends!
We are SO thankful for Mae today. She is a wonderful friend to her many friends, a girl who loves to say "Thank you!" throughout the day, a girl who loves to laugh and make people laugh. She loves asking questions about God and Jesus and loves singing His praises, too. She's a great big sister to Charlotte--very patient! And a good little sister to Henry--very patient! We are thankful to God for the gift of Mae on this November 20 and for His faithfulness to Mae during our transition to Nicaragua.
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Who knew Mae would some day become a "Global Baby"?
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