After the Koloa Days celebration we had to rush home so we could attend Ella Grace's 1st birthday bash. It had a sweet shop theme. We always wondered why the 1st birthday was such a celebration here (hundreds of people invited and lots of $ spent) and we were told today. Many years ago when the whalers first came to Hawaii they brought many diseases that had never been on the islands before. This killed a lot of people who had no resistance to them. At that time over 60% of the babies never made it to a year old. If they did then it was hoped they would continue living. That is why it was such a cause for celebration. So now days, it is a tradition that is carried on. We always love these fun, food and frolic times with our new found friends.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Happy Birthday Ella Grace!
After the Koloa Days celebration we had to rush home so we could attend Ella Grace's 1st birthday bash. It had a sweet shop theme. We always wondered why the 1st birthday was such a celebration here (hundreds of people invited and lots of $ spent) and we were told today. Many years ago when the whalers first came to Hawaii they brought many diseases that had never been on the islands before. This killed a lot of people who had no resistance to them. At that time over 60% of the babies never made it to a year old. If they did then it was hoped they would continue living. That is why it was such a cause for celebration. So now days, it is a tradition that is carried on. We always love these fun, food and frolic times with our new found friends.
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