Benjamin's Birthday

The 20th May was Benjamin's birth date, but as I mentioned in the previous posting, there was already a party planned for that date. So, Benjamin went to that party (the opening of the Play Park) and his birthday party on the following day. He was very excited about both.


Saying that, he doesn't really look terribly happy or excited in this photo!

There were 19 children altogether - that included our 3 - and Joshua and Esther each had a special friend who came. With the addition of the new Play Park (which is located right next door to our garden) it was quite a simple party, with the usual games, hide and seek, musical bumps and pass the parcel. There were also the normal tears (of tiredness and disappointment when not winning) but all in all, I think most children injoyed the afternoon. There was also a little play time in the Play Park which was great for all. The MAF children (who the park was built for) had already been in it at the opening the previous day, but were excited to have another session, and those that weren't MAF, nor at the opening, were just excited to be at a play park as there are so few of those located in Tanzania.

We finished the party with a party tea (pizza, hot dogs, crisps, carrot and cucumber sticks and birthday cake) and then a game of hunting for the hidden sweets which the children either ate or took home.


Benjamin finally turned 6 years old - and got a new Brasil football t-shirt too (see below).


However, this was just a temporary gain - as it was edible.