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We live amongst a tribal group known as the Dem who are located in the mountains of Southeast Asia. We are here to learn their language, translate the Bible into their language, and teach them about God. If you would you like to receive our monthly newsletter, send us an email at: dylan_vanrensburg@ntm.org

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Raquel!!!!!

Raquel woke us up at 6:00 this morning asking if she was four now. We assured her she was and then she wanted to know if the baby was coming that day. I had always told her that first the baby would be born and then it would be her birthday. Wishful thinking I guess:)

Since she had to wait ALL the way until 3 that afternoon for a little party, we let her open one present in the morning.

Very excited about the Leapster game system from Oupa and Ouma!

She got right to work

Getting ready for her party and showing how old she is now

playing games with friends

Duck duck goose!
putting candles on the turtle cake

It took some convincing for her to eat the cake. After she blew the candles out she just wanted to open her presents, and told us she wouldn't eat anything. Finally after a while of watching everyone else around her eating, she joined in
finally getting to open presents:)
it was a long fun day- now she has finally crashed (all the balloons that we blew up are underneath her blankets so that the fan doesn't blow them away:)

Happy Birthday Raquel! Daddy and Mommy love you very very much!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! What a big girl! We love you:)

The Blaubach family said...

RWe are so glad you had such a fun day, Raquel. We love you and look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks!!!

Joni said...

Happy Birthday Raquel! Great job on the cake, too! So wish we could compare bellies and aches and pains right now. I know EXACTLY how you feel. LOL

Kristen said...

Thanks for sharing your birthday pics. Looks like lots of fun! Love you.

Jenna Blaubach said... said...

Happy Birthday Raquel and Gideon! Only one more week until I see you! I love you.