Natalie's Funky Summer Christmas Birthday Party

Well, now all the kids have celebrated their birthday in Ghana.  Natalie turned 12 (or as Ghanaians say "tyelve")  on December 8, but we had a big party about a week and a half ago.  Some of the MK's were going to Burkina Faso for some schooling, so they were not going to be in Nalerigu on her birthday.  So she had a party before they left then we celebrated again on her birthday.

                            

As you can see, she had an interesting theme -- "Natalie's Funky Summer Christmas Birthday Party!"  We had Christmas decorations and treats, but not just regular decorations.  We had hot pink, purple and turquoise Christmas decorations making it "funky."  And since it was hot, it seemed like summer.

We invited everyone on the compound for cake and ice cream.   Cindy made a homemade birthday cake with delicious pink icing.  Then Natalie got some neat gifts from everyone.  Then all the kids went on a scavenger hunt around the compound.  It was a LOT of fun!!

Then on her birthday, we started the day with the Wilson family tradition of "birthday pancakes."  That evening we watched "Miracle on 34th Street" (the new version) and had popcorn and milkshakes!!

I think it was a fun day.  In fact, Natalie said, "This has been the best birthday ever!!"  

Thank you LORD for our children and for tendering their hearts to serve You.  

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