April 29th

For whatever reason, today was a big day.  Aaron turned 40, we met Precious' mom who came special from their village and one of Aaron's co-workers had a pre-wedding party called a Give Away.  It was a fun day!  I wish I could tell you more of what goes on at a Give Away, but we have only been to 2 and there is some variety in the program, depending on the wealth of the family.  Also, it is hosted in Rukiga and it is like 6-8 hours long, so we have yet to come at the beginning or stay until the end.  We do LOVE the little bit we have seen!  So, enjoy the pictures and maybe one day we will post more information :)

Precious, Dina, me and the girls ready for a party.

Traditionally, we eat with hands--even hot foods like beans and rice!  Our friend, Isaac.

Mallory already loves to eat with her hands!

Loads of dancing!

Rwandan dancers.

Alex is another co worker.

Sitting in the big tent to watch dancing

This was a spoof on a country western song!!

This guy was so funny!

The groom to be and family, friends sit in one tent.

The cakes were made like the celebratory baskets that have traditional millet bread in them.

Alex is from Kenya, so he was sporting a cowboy hat--don't see that very often.

Bride to be is ushered in--she is the sparkly yellow lady on the left, above the pink box.

Andrew and Patience.

Birthday fun!

Hines family birthday fun!

Cake and kids!

Dancing and Daddy is 40!