There was no way we were going to top Hope's birthday and we knew that friends from the States were coming to visit in February, so we would have lots of opportunity to go "thiaow" (out on fun adventures) then. So, we did a low key neighborhood birthday party for Faith's 8th. It turns out that two other children here had birthdays within 5 days of Faith so we did a joint party! We arranged it that morning and let people know where and what time-- very Thai! We bought a couple pizzas and there was fried chicken, kabobs and noodles with curry. One very sweet friend bought an ice cream cake from Swensens (a very nice ice cream shop in town)! The kids had a blast. It was very special to have Buddhists, Muslims and Christians all celebrating together!
After singing "Happy Birthday", Faith passed out cake to all the guests, starting with the oldest. As she went about, each adult spoke a blessing over her. We are so thankful for all our dear neighbors that have been so kind and welcoming.
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| Nong Muk making fried chicken |
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| Baa Laan eating pizza |
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| Aa Rak making balloon animals |
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| Three birthday children... Faith in the middle back, Blaa Daow to the left and Sammi on the right |
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