Our last day in the USA
Monday, January 22, 2007
Yesterday (Jan. 20th) was our last full day in the USA. It was also Emily's 14th birthday. Emily opened her presents in the morning. The fun surprise was giving her a certificate for an Ovation guitar which was shipped to the Solomons. She will have to wait until the end of February for the shipment to arrive before she gets her hands on it, but she is excited! She dreamt of owning a guitar, but didn't really think she'd get one.
Sarah and I went to the American Girl Place in LA with a friend. Sarah wanted to use some birthday money to see the live show in the theater. It was really good! The girls were amazing. The American Girl Place was in a swanky part of Los Angeles. As I walked the sidewalks looking at the expensive clothing in the display windows, I couldn't help think about being in the Solomons in a few days in a very very different environment. I guess we all feel more comfortable in the Solomon Islands rather than the extravagant American lifestyle - although it is fun to see it once in a while!
Last night we celebrated Emily's birthday with our friends here. We made 'lumpia' for dinner - Emily's favorite food from the Philippines. Her request for a Boston Cream Pie was honored and she was well celebrated!
This morning is time for laundry, final shopping and packing before we take off at 10:30 tonight for Fiji.
posted by Martha @ 6:23 AM
