July 31, 2010 ~
Jayron's first birthday! His actual birthday was the 30th, but we planned the celebration on Saturday the 31st. It was hot (97degrees), although it cooled off as the evening wore on. But it was a lot of fun, for Jayron and everyone else. There were so many people who showed up; unfortunately I can't put up pics of everyone (I'll put them up on Facebook), there was a lot to eat, the cake was delicious and home-made, and the kids loved the games and adults loved their volleyball! The kids enjoyed the clues of the treasure hunt too.
The evening started with a prayer by the pre-youths. Then we ate and cut the cake and sang to the birthday boy. Then we had fun games starting with the piniata, then treasure hunt, then volley ball. There was good music in the background, and all in all, it was a very fun day. The Marshallese Baha'i friends treated Jayron to a cultural show where they sang and danced, playing their euculayli (that's how it's pronounced. It's a miniature guitar-like instrument), and dancing around Jayron while giving him money. And he had many gifts from others too. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a huge success. I'm sure Jayron couldn't have asked for more cuz he loves to see new faces.
Cake in the making
It was so hot. Jayron alighted from the car asleep and immediately started perspiring. Ma Angeline fanned him.
Tahirih offers a prayer
