Starting Out With A Bang

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Summer break started for us with a visit from my parents and nephews, Jared and Isaac.  It was beyond exciting!  It was my parents second time here, but it was the first time for Jared and Isaac.  It was fun to see our home through eyes of youth visiting for the first time.  They were filled with wonder at the difference in life that they saw and did amazing during the 3 weeks when they were here with us.  The best part for me was watch my boys connect with their cousins.  This trip created so many memories for them that I know they will all cherish.  Over the time they were here we spent time at the beach, did a ropes course, went on a safari, visited a salt lake, rode camels and horses, ate with neighbors and friends, experienced normal life together and ended with a fun day in Dakar.  The time we had together was priceless.

Here are some of the our highlights in pictures…

We took the boys to a ropes course in the area
We took the boys to a ropes course in the area
It was up quite high in the trees
It was up quite high in the trees
But the kids had a blast
But the kids had a blast
Once they over come there fears
Once they overcame their fears
It ended with a long zip line that they all enjoyed
It ended with a long zip line that they all enjoyed
Nexted we did a safari with the kids
Nexted we did a safari with the kids
The highlight was the rhino as it was the first time we had found it
The highlight was the rhino as it was the first time we had found it
We got really close to it
We got really close to it
Then we traveled to the pink lake
Then we traveled to the pink lake
Where they harvest salt my dad's favorite food
Where they harvest salt my dad’s favorite food
They explained the process of harvesting the salt
They explained the process of harvesting the salt
And let the boys climb the salt piles
And let the boys climb the salt piles
Right next to the lake was an area where you can ride camels
Right next to the lake was an area where you can ride camels
It is something we have never done
It is something we have never done
So we decided to give it a try
So we decided to give it a try
It was quite a memorable expereince
It was quite a memorable experience
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One I am sure they will all remember
Tyler started with my mom, but then wanted to try it on his own
Tyler started with my mom, but then wanted to try it on his own
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He did great
Lastly before taking the kids the airport, we took them to ride horses
Lastly before taking the kids the airport, we took them to ride ponys

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They all enjoyed the ride
They all enjoyed the ride
And worked hard to keep their horse from getting distracted
And worked hard to keep their horses from getting distracted
But enjoyed feeding them at the end
But enjoyed feeding them at the end
It was a time full of great memories
It was a time full of great memories
We are so thankful that God brought our family here to enjoy some special memories together!
We are so thankful that God brought our family here to enjoy some special memories together!
It was by far the best blessing we could have been given this summer!
It was by far the best blessing we could have been given this summer!
It was by far the best blessing we could have been given this summer!
However all good things must come to an end.  My mom and the boys left after 3 weeks.  My dad stayed for a little longer and participated in the workshop we hosted.

Stay tuned for more on the Literacy workshop!

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