We saw them building this on the main road, and Mark asked what I hoped it would be. My response: a Chick-Fil-A...

Perfect things about Congo:
the weather
the forecast
the climate
the temperature...

Birthdays! Last year, we flew to Congo on my birthday; this year, we will fly to stress leave on my birthday. Interesting? Ironic? Needed!

I got Mark this cool hat as an early birthday present. We'll be on a field visit on the 25th (no cake), but at least we'll be together!

Mark got me these lovely plants as an early birthday present! I guess I'm officially "mature" since I'm so happy to get plants for my birthday. ;)

We'll eat a special dinner out in honor of our birthdays, but I doubt it will compare with last year's fireworks!