Geeks and a birthday

I recently read another MAF blog which bemoaned the fact that having grown up knowing 'geeky missionary types' they were determined to be hip, happening, with-it missionary types. Alas, according to their recent visitor they have already succumbed and are well and truly geeky. Reading this alarmed me somewhat, as they were quite cool to start with. If they're geeky, there's no hope for us. I had some batik skirts made for me this week, and am slightly worried they are a bit 'missionary'. I wore my jean shorts all last weekend just to make myself feel more normal. I probably need some serious fashion advice when I come back. Actually I probably needed it before I came here - no comments please.

Anyway I was pleased to have two outfits made for only £6. The lady just glanced at me and came back a week later with two outfits.

It was my birthday this week, so I am posting a picture of the flowers Joshua picked for me in the garden. The children bought me a necklace as a present. Joshua was so excited, he said, "I'll give you a clue mummy, it's round and it goes round your neck, think really hard". Bethany woke up on the morning of my birthday and demanded to see my cake. She was quite shocked that I didn't have one, so Daniel spent the morning making a delicious chocolate cake. It's definately an advantage having slightly older children because they demand certain standards for birthdays and are outraged if they're not adhered to.

Joshua is very proud because he can now ride his bike without stabilisers. We rode together to the swimming pool this afternoon on the main road.

Here are some photos of some of Sarah’s 'children'. Frieda, Jacqueline, Nelson, Philip and Baraka.