passion

I thought I knew what a passionate sports fan looked like. I'm from Boston, after all.  We know a thing or two about being sports fans.  And when I lived in Oakland, I went to every Red Sox-As game I could (it was so cheap to get game-day tickets, and usually there were more Red Sox fans in the stands than As fans. Loved it. But I digress).  When I moved to Kenya I followed Sox games online, and occasionally caught a replayed game on ESPN at Dexter's house (an excuse to hang out in the pre-dating days!).

But my friend Francis takes his love of football (soccer) to new levels. I can not compete.  When we were living next door to each other, his screams of triumph would often wake me up at night.  What is his team? Manchester United. I know zero about them or the sport they play.  But I know I like them!!

My friendship with Francis depends on it.

So when my college friend Jennefer sent me a Man U outfit for Kyalo, I knew I need Francis to see it promptly.  But we needed to be a bit dramatic about it. So Dexter got the Man U song online ("Glory Glory Man United" to the tune of "Glory Glory Hallelujah"), connected it to the surround-sound speakers, and Kyalo and I marched proudly into the living room.

Francis was pleased.

 {newest fan}

{joy}

The season doesn't start up again until the end of August, giving Kyalo a bit more time to grow into the outfit.  I have visions of Francis and Kyalo sitting together on a couch at Francis' house, and Francis beginning the important work of tutoring Kyalo in all things ManU.  Fun times ahead!

So, Jenn, Francis and Kyalo say thank you!

Kyalo got another round of shots yesterday which is why he looks a little less than pleased. Plus, he should have been sleeping.  He now weighs in slightly over 14 pounds.  He wasn't measured yesterday because the nurses couldn't find the measuring tape. We roll with the punches here in Kijabe. 

And for those of you who were worried -- never fear! Kyalo will be a Red Sox fan, too.

Obviously.