Monday, June 3, 2013

Portugal




During May we made a family trip to Portugal. We met Tauni and Kurt, Kenton and Jessie there. It was such a wonderful time. Kenton served his mission there. He was the perfect tour guide despite our heckling and continuous questions. People ask me what we liked best about our trip and I can easily say it was just being together! 















So nice to see that they have their moments of not wrestling and slapping!







This is a cork tree. 







 Tauni didn't like me taking pictures of her and so I had to sneak them in when she wasn't looking. She was so nice to wear her bright jacket the whole time so that we wouldn't get lost :)

 Mason and his buddy Kenton! These two have a special little bond. Mason was the best supporter of Kenton on his mission. He didn't ever miss a day praying for him.

 Beautiful Jess


 Kurt was awesome! I am sure there were moments that he wanted to scream. The only time he was a party pooper was when he wouldn't let us go to a bakery after dinner!

 Sweet lady in Obidos. 






 Tim and his sis Tauni.



 No matter how hard Laken tried he couldn't see when his rock hit the water! It was a steep cliff.

 Nazarene






Thursday, May 16, 2013

Masons performance, Mothers day and softball

Mason and the "Moosical" at his school! It was so great.
My little chicken





The 9th grade graduation dance. Wow it was quite the event. The parents came for the first little bit and embarrassed their kids :) and took pictures. Syd looked so pretty.


 Syd and her friends Annie and Randi



 Syd had on some serious heels! I am looking like a shrimp.



 Mason and Leah... We are trying to love her through the puppy years
but Mason still calls her the enemy.

 Dairy Queen! We were in Baharain for the weekend and found ice cream and a movie.
 Ash from our hotel window in Baharain. We were there for District conference. It was a nice weekend away from the abaya.
 Mason and his baseball team. He had a great time and can't wait to start again in the fall.
 We have made friends with a wonderful young man. His name is Abdull Rhamon or Dahoom. I am sure I am not spelling this right. He has been such a wonderful person to get to know. He is so kind and generous with his time. We call him for a lot for help :) Thanks Dahoom!
 We went to a yummy Indian restaurant for Mothers Day. We are all so photogenic!

Allie loves taking pictures!

 I love you.... you love me. (by mason)
 Allie the evil sorcerer!
 Laken is home with us!!
 My fun softball team! Mason just reminded me we lost every game :)