Christmas Eve Nativity Skit

On Christmas Eve, the Agape missionaries put together a small skit of the Nativity Story.  The Agape Boys love any type of acting and had a blast.  Here are a few photos:

Mary & Joseph (Jonathan & Andrea)

The Prophet Isaiah & the Shepherds
(Lyla, Seth, Steve, Sutton)

Tammy & Connor were our narrarators.

 

The Shepherds visit Baby Jesus.

 

Handing out popcorn for the "Nativity Story" movie.

Nyumbani Mkate Tanagawizi (Gingerbread House)

Here's a few photos of our annual Gingerbread House (Nyumbani Mkate Tangawizi, technically this grouping of words doesn't exist in Kenya, but I've just coined it) construction event from last week.  Better late than never!

The gingerbread fundis(builders) . . . 

. . . hard at work!

The Stomach Clinic (Not what you think)

First thought on the stomach clinic. . . diagnosis and treatment center. . . not even close. This is actually a little hotel that advertises "clean chips" and other fresh food. 

Kenyan Glossary

Stomach Clinic:  Hotel for Your Stomach 
Hotel: Street Food Stand       
Chips: French Fries

Fresh Food: You Be the Judge on that One!

The Gingerbread Poop Prank

While making the walls of our gingerbread house earlier today, our leftover scraps of dough looked unquestionably like . . . well . . . dog poop.  So, we baked it. 

Our dog, Jack, has a tendency to poop in the courtyard, which served as a nice setup for our prank.  Connor happened to be spending the day at a friend's house, so she inadvertently became the poor victim of our holiday mischief.

Gingerbread Poop

The Gingerbread Poop Prank, Enjoy!!!

Connor and Seth at Camp KYFA (Kisumu Youth Football Association)

Earlier this week, Kisumu Youth Football Association (KYFA) held their semi-annual Kids Camp.  Connor and Sutton decided to attend and had a great time playing soccer, doing crafts, and learning some new dance moves (see below). 

Come Join the Fun!!!!

The whole crew!  The instructors were Kenyans, Germans, and Americans.

Seth playing the yogurt game (video below)

Seth in a water fight!!!

Seth and Greg

This random lady wanted a picture with Connor.

Lyla stands mysteriously, peering into the mid-distance.

Connor brings cake to a Kenyan Mama.

The kids learned the choreography to "Call Me Maybe"

Mama Gladys and Mama May

Lyla & Sutton wish they had signed up for camp.  :o(

Connor and Sophia

Seth and the Birthday Girl

A game to teach how to wash your hands!

Connor was a contestant on "Blind Soccer."

Blind Soccer!

Happy Birthday!!!

Connor warms up for a game.

Seth gets ready for the yogurt game!

Connor as one of the MC's of the event.

The aftermath of the Yogurt Game!

Seth was a great sport in the Yogurt Game!

Agape Trip to Nakumatt Mega City

Earlier today we took the Agape Boys for a real treat - Bumper Cars and the Playground at Nakumatt Mega City!  Nakumatt is the Kenyan version of Wal-Mart, and Mega City is the closest thing Kisumu has to the mall. 

Waiting to leave is torture!

Lyla had it easy on the walk! 

Walking through Pembe Tatu to get to Mega City. 

Tammy had to do a little first aid on Nark's elbow and knee. 

James gets ready for the mayhem!

Meshack had fun going down
the slide at the Naughty Castle. 

Tammy tries to bump Mama Benta. 

Seth had a good time wrestling with the boys. 

Willis and Kerry - BFF

Future Matutu driver!

The Mega City Crew!!!  Ted threw in a little Lionel Richie pose! 

Lyla loves the Naughty Castle swing. 

Tammy, Wycliffe, and Kelvin

The boys in the toy section at Nakumatt

When the boys saw the cakes in the bakery, they
said, "Saliva, Saliva!!!!"(meaning their mouths were
watering, I guess!)

Lyla was eating her snack and crying. She was exhausted.  

Lyla's First School Play - A Diva Is Born

Last week, we attended Lyla's first school play where she played the silent, yet complex role of a sunflower.  The play was held at the Simba Club in Kisumu (that's Lion's Club to you Americans).

Our little sunflower!

When the lights came on and the seats were filled, Lyla transformed . . .

. . . into a little diva, elbowing her way to the front of the stage!

A little clip of Lyla the Sunflower