This post goes out to lil’ Nina Sarah Divine Kamara!
Happy 1st birthday!!!
Your Aussie extended family is sending you lots of love!
Last year I was in Ghana and Sierra Leone for my girls’ bicycles-for-education PhD fieldwork. I spent most of my time in Lunsar, Sierra Leone riding, living and learning with my fantastic hosts and friends Stylish and Francess (read more here).
At the time, Francess was pregnant with their first child, whom they named Nina (after me) when she was born this time last year – what an honour!
And now Lil’ Nina is 1!
Woo hoo!
Lil’ Nina is engaging, surprising, and feisty.
She loves eating and playing – and she keeps the whole house on its toes.
The family always mentions how chatty she is – and that she loves to dance!
Hells Yeah!!
Francess says she is like her namesake.
Heaven help the family if that’s true!
At 12 months, Lil Nina is super active and curious about everything and everyone around her.
I couldn’t be prouder!
It is such a delight watching Nina grow up.
We use WhatsApp video calls to stay in touch and there is always something new to report. I love getting updates, short videos and photos of the kooky things she is into – or some new mannerism she is practising.
…and now she is 1!!
Incredible!!
A big shout out to Francess. You are amazing! Being a new mum and completing your thesis at the same time cannot be easy. I’ll have a word to Lil’ Nina to go easy on you. You are a superwoman and most treasured friend!
To Stylish and the rest of the family – congratulations! Thanks for sharing your incredible family and journey with me.
To Lil’ Nina. Happy Birthday, Dynamo! Stay curious, strong and connected. Congrats on an amazing first year and we wish you many more to come!