playing catch-up: episode 3

Good morning sunshine! So this catch-up espisode is going to begin and end with a few more flower photos I've been goofing with. I'm getting ready to add lots more photos to my portfolio at Zagg, so check them out in the next week or so - your gadgets could be given a whole new personality with my original photos enhancing them! :)

* the awesome LDS church in Kampala *

We need to get back to Uganda, Africa to see what Daniel and Megan have been up to. They are a whirlwind of a research team and have done amazing things to further help regulate and empower NPO's. With the program they have designed, they have held seminars and recruited over 40 NPO's to work together to become stronger organizations and therefore meet the needs of the people. I am so proud of them and all they have accomplished!

But what cracks me up the most are their frequent culinary endeavors. Here is Daniel making "chapala", an African type of bread he loves. He said they made near perfect hockey pucks. Oh well, keep trying Daniel!

 And Megan with her gorgeous chicken dinner... right after the oven overheated and she nearly singed her face off. The glass door shattered when she had to pull back from the inferno and it slammed shut. FUN TIMES!

Yet another culinary success: Burger Night! These turned out amazing and here are two definitely very happy carnivores! Love their expressions, especially Megan's! :D

Megan making some amazing macaroni & cheese. Daniel said it was the best he had ever had in his life. As his mother, I am here to say that he HATES mac & cheese, so if he loved it, Megan you really could have a second career as a chef! Nice job!

So these two are more than just NGO geniuses and budding chefs... apparently they are a formidable duo as they clean the local church every Saturday with the other church members. They also love watching movies, trying to out stink each other, and read books aloud together every night. Daniel says that has been one of their most enjoyable activities and they've finished many books!

Here is a beautiful area up north they go visit - one of the NGO's in their program - a plantation  planning a large kid's soccer/camping area in the far right field toward the back of the photo. 

Megan with the children from another NGO - a small orphanage. These children are so precious!

Megan & Daniel with some of the key men that have helped their program launch, move along, and stay strong as it continues to grow. The Reverend sitting next to Daniel has been a big help and become a special friend - someone Daniel has much respect and love for. And good thing I finally finished this Uganda catch-up because Daniel and Megan will FINALLY be coming back to the states! FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING! :D

And as Meg Ryan would say in "You've Got Mail"... "Daisies! The friendliest flower!"

XOXO