Written 8/4/08
She even looks grown up! Her hair will now go into little ponies, and she has little earrings that match her beautiful green eyes . And today, she took 2 steps.
In a row.
In the Philippines, a first birthday is major stuff. If a baby survives that long,then she is more likely to live. And it is cause for the family to celebrate. Celebrate Big. Invite all the neighbors over and feed them. Have games for the children, and personalized balloons for them to take home. And in this case, a Videoke machine.
Chris and Kate hosted the party at the house they are renting. As the Lola, I made the cakes and ordered the balloons. We bought the food and the neighbors all generously offered to make and bring the Filipino pancit, sweet spaghetti, and lumpia. All amazingly delicious. And even though it rained and poured, around 40 people showed up to celebrate with Maia.
Maia was a happy child all day. She was good with all of the people, and attention--and with the presents of course! People were very generous to her. She is famous around these parts--the locals call to her by name. Her parents bought her a baby goat for a pet.
Happy Birthday Maia!
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