The last night we were all together before my bro Ryan and his fam went back to UT was Mon night so my parents decided to do an FHE about Africa and show us all the things they brought home with them. It was so cool to hear about the different ways of life, traditions and cultures. We started out with Grammy teaching everyone I Am a Child of God in French. We are so proud of her for her accomplishment in the language. She has really worked hard and it has paid off as she is now completely fluent in French.
Then Papa showed us on a map all the places they lived and the places they traveled to while they were there. 
Then they showed us everything they brought home & explained each one.
They explained about the cultures they came from & how they used them.
They taught us about the people. How they look & act & dress in the different areas.
Some even got to try on some of their things. Here's Sydney trying on a hat that was made for my mom by one of their great friend Monga's wife (from Lubumbashi DRC).
Here's Shelby (9) trying out carrying a basket on her head like the Africans. They carry everything on their heads even as children.
Linsey gave it a try too.
Then Papa explained about the famous Burundian drums/drummers. He showed us what they call the parts of the drum & the rhythm they use
He even showed us how they sometimes put them on their head and play them that way.
Then Papa showed us on a map all the places they lived and the places they traveled to while they were there. Then they showed us everything they brought home & explained each one.They explained about the cultures they came from & how they used them.They taught us about the people. How they look & act & dress in the different areas.Some even got to try on some of their things. Here's Sydney trying on a hat that was made for my mom by one of their great friend Monga's wife (from Lubumbashi DRC).Here's Shelby (9) trying out carrying a basket on her head like the Africans. They carry everything on their heads even as children.Linsey gave it a try too.Then Papa explained about the famous Burundian drums/drummers. He showed us what they call the parts of the drum & the rhythm they useHe even showed us how they sometimes put them on their head and play them that way.Then they gave us each a beautiful nativity from Burundi & a handmade wooden mortar & pestle they brought home from us. They also gave each of the adult girls a copper bracelet from DRC. I was SO excited & I LOVE every one of them. After that we had treats and they put on a video they got about Burundi so we could see what it really looked like, and what a performance it is when the drummers play. It was an awesome night and a perfect way to end our family reunion week together.
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How cool is that! I would have loved to listen to that FHE! What a fun mission! Casey's school is raising money for a school in Burundi and they had a diplomat of some kind come and speak to the kids at a big assembly.
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