Right before we came back from Ethiopia, the girls went to the Feast of the Hunter's Moon. They ate apple dumplings, buffalo stew, roasted corn, and lemonade. They dipped candles and cut logs. They saw people dressed in 1800's gear and got to see how things were done in that time period. Fun was had by all and best of all it wore Ana out! Thanks Auntie Karla for this great idea! Want to go? Lafayette, Indiana at Fort Ouiatenon Park in late September.
Finding ways to keep these three busy and not fighting was a challenge. So, we put them to work cleaning out the pumpkins. Then, after they drew the faces, Matt cut it out for them. They couldn't leave them alone afterwards. Days later they were still digging around in them. Their pumpkins rotted extra fast!
We did this two days before I left for Ethiopia. It was freezing cold, but the horses felt good and there were no bugs. We rode for 2 1/2 hours which was much longer than I expected Ana to last! The forests were lovely and we even saw a deer. What a fun way to celebrate your birthday!
I realize that this is a month late, but we were in Ethiopia on Ana's birthday. I had made a purple outfit. So I just took pictures of her in it today! There's a lot of pressure on her now as she is the one who speaks English and knows the rules (supposedly). I appreciate her laugh and smiles even in transition.
I think we are now leaving on Wednesday-almost a week later--all because the State Department required one little stamp. BUT, truth be told I was not looking forward to being on a flight by myself with all three of them that left at 5am! We're also enjoying lovely fall weather together and lots of horse rides! Thanks for all your encouraging e-mails!
