Happy games

Our kids are born athletes and they absolutely love taking part in sport. So we've been having lots of sports activities this week, the keep them active and to divert minds from the worry in the world at the present time. And we'll be bringing you videos of the events this week on our Happy House blog.

Sunny smiles coming your way

Happy House has many friends and supporters from around the world and we love them dearly. And we are only too aware that at this moment they are all, like we are in Kenya, worried about the spread of Coronavirus and the toll it is taking. But this week we are are looking on the bright side to bring you some sunny smiles with videos of our children doing what they do best - having fun! They start with the anthem of Papa's favourite football team,Leeds United, which is aptly titled "Marching on Together."

Keep smiling

There have been many highs and lows for for Mama and Papa in the first 10 years of the Happy House. They have weathered every storm with positivity and hope, and celebrated every high with smiles and thankfulness. That's what makes our family strong. Now with the threat of Coronavirus dominating and affecting every life, world over, at Happy House they continue to smile and to sing.. Saturday's Kidz Club was different from normal -the kids were all spaced out instead of clustered in groups as they usually are. But they were in fine voice, as always, as you will hear.

When it rains, it pours!

It's the start of the rains in Kenya where, after months of scorching sun, the land is dry and parched.
 Everyone with a patch of land, however small, will have been planting maize and other crops ready for the rain to bring the seeds to life.
When the rain comes it's heavy, too much for the thirsty land to drink all at once, and at Happy House we are quick to pump it directly to our vegetable gardens and into our storage tanks. Kenyans call rain "God's Blessing" because of the harvest it will bring. In this video gardener, Uncle Alex, explains what he is doing.

Keeping our family safe

Protecting our Happy House children from the threat of Coronavirus is changing our family's way of life. Mama Sue has imposed strict rules, as she explains in this video, and only essential workers are allowed on the premises.
Any supplies are delivered to the gate and there is limited vehicular access.
Our usual stringent hygiene standards have also been increased. There are hand washing stations at the gate and around the house with soap and water, and an antiseptic rinse. No expense is being spared . A bottle of Dettol is costing more than £10, a huge sum for us but absolutely key. Mama has also enforced a no physical contact wherever possible - something that is causing her a great deal of heartache because she can't cuddle the children when they come to her for some Mama love. But her sacrifice is borne out of the love as is everything she does. Take care Mama and Papa, you are amazing. We hope that you and all our Happy House family, and all our friends around the world, will stay safe and well.

Bus almost ready

Just in time for our 10th birthday, our new mini-bus was ready to unveil - complete with seats fitted and resprayed in yellow as required for school transport by the Government. All it needs now is to be branded with Happy House signage in black. This will have to wait for a while as schools remain closed and Kenya is in lockdown because of Corona Virus. But our birthday was before this happened and Mama and Papa were eager to show off the bus and to thank everyone whose donations made it possible.

Ice-cream for all

There was a treat of delicious ice-cream, or everyone in the Happy House family at Kidz Club - thanks to Auntie Brenda and Uncle Red.They wanted the children, confined to home since Kenya shut all its schools last week. to have a treat.Thank you Auntie Brenda and Uncle Red, it was delicious.