Happy Birthday Emily! Happy Birthday to You!

Today, we helped celebrate with Ana and her family, the one year birthday of Emily.  We finished clinic in Chuchipaca and then all headed to Quiche. 

Yesterday, we drove the basket of live chickens to Quiche so they could be prepared for our lunch today.  I mentioned that I would share photos, so here we go!

This was my chicken and it was wonderful........potato, carrot, squash and tamalitos!!  I love tamalitos!

I was able to take a quick photo of Ana, Emily and some of the family before the party started.

As Ana worked to help prepare the meal, others in the family helped watch Emily.

Ana and Emily as the party started.  Emily was not sure what to think.

Ana's sister welcomed everyone for coming.  Ana's dad then led us in a prayer thanking God for the birth and life of Emily.

Ana and her niece before the cake was cut.

As we waited for the party to continue, Bethany braided Samantha's hair.  When a family member of Ana saw this, she came over and asked Bethany to braid her hair too.  "Sure!" exclaimed Bethany!

With any birthday party,  there are some games that have to be played.  Brandt had to run slowly to the the music, The Chariots of Fire, carrying flowers to Lori.

 He had to kneel as he offered them, and she had to flutter around to express her excitement!

For another game, each side had to attempt to get more people inside their rope.  Here Samantha, Bethany and Lori are encouraging others to join.

I just love this photo!  Lisa is smart, hiding between Kemmel and Brandt AND hiding behind the ribbon.  Brandt, I think is about to explode!

Ian was one of the first up and our of his chair to show support!

Samantha is selected for a game by the clown.

After all of the games are done, it is time to cut the cake.  Ana, Juan and Emily.................this is a very exciting day for them and we were honored to participate.

Happy Birthday Emily.......Happy Birthday to you!!

Ana, is our nurse and is doing a great job with clinics and patients.  Juan, speaks English and has helped us with different groups, working as a translator.