May 23rd is a special day in our house because it is Kevincito’s birthday! Even though Kevin was adopted in February, we made sure to celebrate his 10th birthday here in El Salvador. The kitchen was decorated like it is for every cumpleañero and we got to talk to Kevin via Skype! Since Kevincito couldn’t be here to blow out his candles or take pictures, Mandy put Kevin’s head on a stick and we held it while singing the Birthday Song and eating cake.
Since his arrival in Ohio, Kevincito has gained eight pounds and is finally getting the medical attention he needs. He looks like a different child! We have loved talking to him over the computer and seeing him gradually get healthier via pictures his family shares on Facebook. Feliz Cumpleaños, Kevincito!
May 23rd is also special for us because it is World Turtle Day! A few posts ago, we told you about the enthusiasm that many in this household have for turtles. More than just a love for turtles, celebrating Turtle Day has become a tradition for us thanks to Mandy. We marked the occasion by taking turtle shaped cookies to school for a snack, having a turtle costume contest, turtle coloring contest, and eating turtle shaped sandwiches for dinner. Kevincito’s birthday cake even looked like a turtle!
The most exciting activity may have been the turtle scavenger hunt; hundreds of paper turtles were hidden throughout the house with varying point values written on the back. The Love & Hope kids raced around the house collecting as many as they possibly could to win a prize!
Here’s hoping your Turtle Day was as exciting as ours! And a big “Happy Birthday” to Kevincito!