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We started off the Christmas holidays with our annual camping trip with the Krymusas and Kirkpatricks - this time to Malewa. Here's Isaiah on the croc Viewed: 72 times.
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Ezra was practicing his birdwatching skills. *Viewed: 80 times.
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Isaiah was, as usual, loving the dogs (someday buddy, someday) Viewed: 75 times.
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Brave kids on the swaying bridge over the Malewa River. *Viewed: 78 times.
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A few days later, we celebrated Christmas Day in our usual style! *Viewed: 107 times.
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And had some friends over to celebrate! Happy birthday Jesus! Viewed: 79 times.
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Then, a few days after Christmas (the 30th Dec to be exact), Ezra turned 12 - and had some pals over for his Tournament of Champions party. Good times! *Viewed: 74 times.
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The bday party ended with one of Mom's famous ice cream cakes - this one rivaled Dairy Queen's best. YES! *Viewed: 71 times.
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And here is proof of another one of our holiday traditions - New Year's cookies made on that very day. *Viewed: 81 times.
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I had some time during the hols to roast some ethiopian coffee beans on the barby - easier than you think! *Viewed: 74 times.
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Here's a shot of the "raw" beans with the finished product...don't look too bad (and they tasted great!!) *Viewed: 71 times.
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One evening, we spent some quality time by the firepit, and had some mince pies to celebrate the new year. *Viewed: 74 times.
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Many afternoons during the break have been spent at the pool - when the weather's warm, there's nothing better to help pass the time and wear out the kids. Viewed: 75 times.
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Then, on the 4th, the whole family climbed Mt. Longonot - an extinct (hopefully) volcano in the Rift Valley... *Viewed: 67 times.
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We made it! Here we are on the rim of the crater of the volcano. *Viewed: 69 times.
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The obligatory family shot at the top - get a load of that view! *Viewed: 72 times.
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The next evening, we went out for Ethiopian food at Abyssinia's restaurant with some friends. Amazing food... Viewed: 72 times.
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We also spent part of an afternoon at The Nest Halfway House with some wee ones. Here's Ez and Zay helping little Emily with her supper. "Open wide, Emily...like this!!!" *Viewed: 72 times.
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On Epiphany, we took in some sweet jazz at The Kiambethu Tea Farm near Nairobi. It was a travelling high school from the States, and the tea was incredible as usual. Viewed: 73 times.
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What would the twelve days of Christmas be without Popcorn Cake! *Viewed: 83 times.
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