So, I dont think we really understood what it meant to celebrate a Tongan birthday, until last night! When we first arrived, we all changed into traditional Tongan outfits and it was completed with beautiful necklaces made of chocolate candy! The living room was transformed into a beautiful Tongan room with a birthday chair in the middle for Maria:) They did a small service in Tongan except for Petesa who read from Proverbs, and then the feast began..the pictures don't do justice for the amount of food that they cooked!The kids were so sweet and kept us entertained with dancing and laughing all evening. Our family went above and beyond to put this together and we all appreciated it so much!! It was a happy and filling night and we can't wait to celebrate another Tongan birthday with dad!
-Sarah
Oh my goodness! Everyone looks SO happy and everything is so bright and colorful! Just the way it should be on a birthday! I can't wait to hear about it in person when you all get home. And to hear about all you've seen and been a part of. Love and hugs to you all!
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