I am sorry the posts have been few and far between, it is hard to get a hold of a computer + working Internet on a regular basis.
This weekend we had the opportunity to go on a safari. Originally we didn't think we would be able to go on one because of Andy's schedule. We also didn't know if it would be safe for Arathena, but we are glad we talked with the Larson's who encouraged us that it would be safe for her. Last time we went our friend Christy slammed her head on the metal frame of the vehicle as our driver tried to race the storm, so we were hesitant, but glad we brought her.
We had a wonderful time and feel so blessed for the opportunity.

Some highlight of going on Safari with a toddler:

• As we were 10 feet away from 2 male lions, I hear my daughter scream...apparently Andy let her have her pacifier and she dropped it outside of the vehicle...Agh! So this isn't any pacifier, our friend Lisa gave it to Arathena one day when I couldn't find hers and it is her favorite. I looked everywhere to buy another one before we left for Kenya but could not find it. Apparently, Lisa got it when she was at a specialty store at an outlet mall because it was the only place that sold pacifiers and she needed one for her baby. I seriously considered jumping out of the vehicle to get the pacifier:) Fortunately our driver was willing to wait till the lions passed and reversed the car and reached down and saved the day
• Morning vomiting
  
• Losing hat x2 but close to safer animals than lions
  
  

Overall it was a great experience. It is sad Arathena is probably too young to remember it:(