Amani Carnival

We threw a freaking sweet carnival for the Amani kiddos on Saturday afternoon. When Arielle was in America giving Mel and Joey a push home (Ugandan words for escorting) we had planned to have her bring back supplies for a good old fashioned elementary school-style carnival. We had a beautiful afternoon for the event and of course the kids loved it! We decorated the front yard with streamers, balloons and signs and had 6 different carnival stations set-up in a big circle. Our games included a cake walk for rice krispie treats, a lollipop garden, fishing pond, bean-bag toss, "boats on the water", and face painting. Everyone ate a ton of sweeties and by the end of the afternoon most of the children were covered in bright colored drool and crumbs. We had plenty of whistles and noise makers as prizes to make sure the kids could all have a chance to be really loud and crazy. It was really fun and a perfect way to end our time together at Amani. Some of you know this, but for others who don't, I (Rachel) am leaving Uganda on Friday to go home to America. My brother is getting married this summer and I need to be home for that. My time here has been incredible and unforgettable, but in my heart, I am ready for the next chapter in my life. Please pray for safe travel this week and that my heart is okay while saying goodbye to all of the people (big and little) that I love here! Talk to you soon!