Jon's 40th Birthday Party

Thank you to all on Facebook who wished Jon a Happy Birthday. Thank you also to all those who took the time to send Jon birthday cards and greetings. A special thank you to Mike and Lavonia Smith who somehow has been able to faithfully send Jon a birthday card each year even though he has been in other States on his birthday and now in another country. 

 Jon celebrated the day before his birthday with his family because he wanted to enjoy his thirties one last time. Interesting enough that it is the same week as the anniversary of Andahuaylas, Peru which provided fireworks and activities to go to.
On June 22nd, his birthday, we had a party at the house with neighbors, church members, and anyone else that knew Jon. Nisha prepared pizza, cakes, popcorn, chips, and plenty of drinks for the party while our children did the decorating. You would have thought that it was a party for a child but Jon likes celebrating his youth still.

 There were many games made available at the party from rope swings, volleyball, soccer, teatherball,

 box hockey, basketball,

 hammock,

 wiffleball,

 squirt-guns,

 and even golf.

 A common game that the children like to play here in Peru is called "tops". Round plastic pieces put on the floor while others use their piece to make them flip over.

 Nisha brought out photo's to show that Jon was skinny at one time.

 Jon opens up presents from the party.

 Chocolates and snacks were common gifts.

 One child gave Jon his puzzle with numbers and fruit pictured on it. Jon used it to practice his Spanish with the children.