6 Weeks

Week 6 of Jaden's life was full of "safaris" (journeys). After Jaden and I not being in a car for one month, we decided to go on a few journeys...and not just your short trips to the supermarket and back! Jaden did very well traveling (and so did Mama). We enjoyed getting out of the house and being with Baba as well as other family members and friends.

A few of Jaden's continued explorations with his facial expressions. We love his smiles!

Hanging out at Auntie Juli's house for lunch and a movie.

Our first long journey to visit Jaden's older sister, Mercy, at her boarding school which is a 2 1/2 hour drive one way. Mercy doesn't look so excited in this picture, but believe me, she was the happiest girl at her school when she saw us arrive with her brother. Mercy is in Form 2 (10th grade).

One of the spectacular views of the Rift Valley on our way home from Mercy's school. We also had the opportunity to visit our nephew, Walter, who attends a boarding school near Mercy's. Walter is in his last year of high school. He did not know that Jaden had been born so he was very excited to meet his new cousin. Jaden did so well on the long journey. Though we were all quite tired when we arrived home at 7pm that night, we had a wonderful day together as a family (Rhema and Solomon were also able to join us for the day's safari).

"Sawing the zzzzzzz's" after a long journey (not sure if that is the right expression, but I remember it going something like that)!

Mama, what are you trying to do to me? Jaden doing his exercises on his tummy again.

Jaden hasn't discovered the beauty of a soothing and relaxing bath yet. These days I can bathe him in 5 minutes. I look forward to the days that he will enjoy his bath and want to play. Of course, then he'll probably cry when I want to take him out and disrupt his fun!

Ready for the next journey of the week to our favorite place of all in Kenya, Rondo guesthouse in the Kakamega Rainforest. We went with the Tumaini na Afya team for one night. All the staff at Rondo, who know us well, were so excited to meet Jaden. Though our time was not as relaxing as usual (Jaden didn't sleep very well), we thoroughly enjoyed being in God's beautiful creation of the rainforest.

Relaxing on the veranda.

Baba trying to make Jaden stand up. He does have strong legs, but not to the point of standing up yet.

Going for a walk in the forest with Auntie Juli.

Hanging out in his big chair during Mama's favorite "tea time" in the afternoon.

Jaden's first game of Scrabble. Unfortunately, Pastor Peter and Baba beat Mama (my excuse is that I was distracted by taking care of Jaden and feeding him during the competitive game).

My Baba just loves me so much!

Time for the journey home...definitely too soon.