Photo Gallery #49- Micah's
Birthday, & 'Pizza Hut,' Part I

A few weeks after returning to Gaya, Micah had his second birthday,
a major event. Having the Szobody's here has given me the opportunity
to enjoy things I never anticipated being able to do during my PCV
career, like DVD's, late-night chats (in English), and pizza...

Part II

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Happy Birthday Micah!

The Szobody family dining room, ready for a celebration.
Andrew and the birthday boy.

Waiting for the party to begin, with one present already, a matching set of kid-sized silverware.
Singing "Happy Birthday"
It took a little while for Micah to figure out the whole candle thing, which Paul eventually helped him out with.
A small gift from me, in genuine Chadian gift wrap (aka a plastic bag from the market).
Nothing much, a pack of stickers, a small box of colored pencils, and a bag of strawberry-flavored powdered milk....
Mercy gave him a set of rubber duckies, perfect for the bath...
A small present from Mom, a bottle of Coca-Cola, a rare treat, and obviously a favorite.
A mirror too.
And the biggest gift, from Samuel the menusier, a homemade tricycle.
The birthday boy takes his new wheels for a spin.

Part II