Friday, March 20, 2009

Gwen's Birthday Party and the Pope's Visit

Even though Gwen's Birthday is not until the 30th. We have spring break here then and all of her friends would be gone on holiday. We were originally going to have her party today, but no sooner did she have her invitations out and the school annouced that school would be closed because of the Pope's visit. Not because everyone would be going to see him but because of the amount a people pouring into the city causing all kinds of traffic problems.
Maren was a huge help with the very active little girls. We made book marks, bead bracelets, and butterfly cookies. We played pin the tail on the donkey and freeze dance.
Aren't they adorable.
Here is a billboard annoucing the Pope's visit. So as you watch the world news today look close at the city of Luanda and you can have a glimpse of our life here. John has the day off also! We have been told to not go into the city at all until after the Pope leaves on Monday.
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2 comments:

M. Moore said...

Sounds like such a fun party! And I know Gwenny was talking about her birthday clear back at Christmas time. Hope all her wishes came true!

V said...

oh. I thought maybe the pope was going to Gwenny's party! Looks like a ton of fun!