If They Can Make it There, They'll Make it Anywhere. . .

Mike's Mom, Carolyn visited New York just awhile back and now it is the talk of Kaoma. She sent all the kids a T-shirt, as you can see. This is their serious pose with their t-shirts. The others are too ridiculous. Evie with her feet behind her head and all of that nonsense. They are all very proud of their shirts and they stick out like sore thumbs in the village. They send out a big thank you to Memaw, but little Alice prefers to say thank you "Nemoy" She isn't quite sure what a Memaw is yet. It will not be long though. Memaw is on her way September 13th and we have all the Tarheel paraphernalia we could drag to Kaoma ready and await'n.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTIAN!!!!

Since Tyler and Christian were born they have shared each others birthdays together ALWAYS!!!! We knew when we moved to Africa that this would be a difficult part of being away from friends and family. Needless to say both birthdays were difficult without seeing these two together. We have cherished watching this "Buzz and Woody" duo for many years. As toddlers these two knew all the words to Toy Story and would act it out as well. I am not sure who had more fun at those birthday parties, the kids or the parents. We love birthdays with the Bellamy's. We love Christian Bellamy. This year Christian had a "Safari Birthday" in honor of us being in Africa. While I was skyping on the computer with Barbara, Christian's mother, she started to talk about the upcoming planning of the party. I just started crying and hated the thought of not being there and decorating the whole place for Christian. Most of all not getting to watch Christian blow out the candles. That is a very special part for us all. We miss you Bellamy's and we hope Christian had a wonderful birthday. To Christian from Tyler: "You've Got a Friend In Me"