Finally some pictures

This was from the ride taking my parents back to Bamako. Everyone was pooped.

While in Bamako, we went to the "zoo" with friends. I must admit it was nicer than I expected. The whole place stunk of urine. I noticed a large wet spot right outside the lion's cage. I was thinking it was from the rain but then realized it was from the pipe coming from the lion's cage. Yup, they just let the pee run out so you can walk through it. I guess that's all part of the experience. Here is the gorilla. He would do tricks only if you gave him an orange drink. Something tells me this wouldn't fly in an american zoo.

The boys enjoying a snack as we watched the lion and gorilla.

And as promised, here are pictures from our trip a few weeks ago to the pig farm to celebrate (a second time) Silas' birthday.

Dawson and Daddy on their hike.

The birthday cake with the #1 candle. I forgot matches. oops. But they enjoyed it anyway.

I had to help both boys with their cake and ice cream.

I just love eating pictures, don't know why.

Yummy chocolate ice cream

Building a dam.

Brotherly love...but not too lovey- this is as close as they got. Don't worry, there were no kisses exchanged.

Swimming in the water thanks to the dam they made.

It looks a lot deeper than it was.

Dawson laying in the waterfall.

We must enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The boys thought building the dam and swimming in dirty brown water was about as good as it could get.

Some pics of Mommy and Silas

And Daddy and Silas. :)

Daddy did this.

And then the proof that there really is grass on our roof.

Dawson looks like he's taking the ball in for a touchdown.