A couple of days ago, there was a buzz around our homes. I think the kids were the first ones to pick up on the fact that this was no ordinary Saturday.
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| Keza was getting ready for the party in style! |
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| Madelyn grabbed her own flag to wave and started dreaming of strawberries! |
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| But before the picnic began, there were games to be enjoyed by all! Thanks to Jess and Lindsay for their organizing prowess. |
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| American friends from around the country came to celebrate... and attempt to take down Scott in Can Jam. |
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| Meanwhile, the grill master was hard at work. |
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| Finally, the feast was ready to be enjoyed. |
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| And there were smiles all around! |
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| In addition to celebrating America's birthday, we celebrated Wayne and Barb Vibbert's decades of service in Burundi. They first arrived with their family in 1976. It was a treat to hear their stories in person before they return to the US later this year. |
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| What would the Fourth of July be without sparklers? |
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| These are actually birthday candles to put on cakes, though I think they are much safer to use outside! |
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| Before leaving the next day, Barb Vibbert shared some words of wisdom with the next generation. It was a memorable weekend! |
To all of our American friends, we hope you found a fun and safe way to celebrate Independence Day!
Looks like a great day. I hadn't realized the Vibberts were leaving. Give them our love if you see them again. They don't make 'em like they used to . . . that's 44 years!! Humbling.
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