A visit from new friends

We had a fun surprise visit from new friends who live down the road. The kids from St. Ann's orphanage walked down to visit the baby house yesterday.

They came when our younger babies were taking a nap, so they played outside on our playground. It was so fun to see all the big kids running around, singing and dancing. They have some beautiful little ones! Or BIG ones. 

When our babies woke up, they came outside and LOVED watching and trying to play with the big kids. The kids at St. Ann's do not have the playground equipment that we do, so we have invited them back for regular visits and play time. It is especially great for Lizzy as she is now our only big kid. Now, she can have her special friends come visit her.

155. Puppies coercing the old dog to play.

156. Skype tea parties and tent naps with Nana.

157. Boys running to greet us.

158. The perfect mix of red & yellow pili pili hoho.

159. “Mom, I love you so much.”

160. Running into an old team who remembered me from 3 years ago.

161. A yard full of little ones singing and playing.

162.A soothing swing for baby William.

163. Lunch and shopping with Auntie Julie.

164. The blue-green hopper bug that makes Maina happy.

163. Singing, “I love you, there’s no doubt about it. You are my best friend” with my girl.

164. David’s bounce.

164. Waking up and seeing 7:02am on my watch!

165. Perfectly golden cornbread.

166. Humphrey and a grown-up conversation.

167. The first light of a new candle.

168. Thick, soft, black ringlet curls.

169. Thin-skinned, seedless, orange burst of juicy vitamin C.

170. A best friend email.