Saturday, November 2, 2013

Memorable visits during temple closure

Taking advantage of the temple's being closed for maintenance for a couple of weeks, we traveled to the States to see those of our kids and grandkids who live on the East coast.  We had a great time with all and even captured some of the highlights on film for your viewing enjoyment.  

Driveway cookout with the Adibs
Cyrus, Anya, AnnaSophia, and Dimitri Adib at the beach
Sunbathing beauties at the beach

Anya welcome sign

Dimitri welcome sign?

Cyrus welcome sign?

AnnaSophia welcome sign

Dimitri shows off boxing skills
Virginia sings "Little Lady Make Believe" to AnnaSophia

Hanging out with the Higgins

Larnie, Susan, Tali, Alexander, and Dallin Higgins

Higgins home looking toward back yard
While at the Higgins', Virginia broke off a tooth that had previously been broken and glued in Honduras, but which was predicted to last as little as only 2-3 weeks.  It had lasted some six months.  Providentially, Susan was able to make arrangements with a great LDS dentist to see Virginia the same day, and he was able to make a better repair by putting in a post, and with some care the tooth could last now for years.

Dallin, Sidney, Ashley, Lindsay, David, Amy, Joey, and Lukey in front of their house

Volleyball at David's and Amy's place

Cami flings frisbee

Cami and Danny play frisbee

Joey referees tug of war between Cami and Sage

View of David's and Amy's home and yard

John, Virginia, David, and Carina

Intrepid Arctic polar bear hunter encounters anonymous descendant at ward Halloween party

Back:  Kayla, Malisa, Danny, Danielle (Malisa's sister), Lily;  Front:  Joey, Emma, Cami, and Evan (Danielle's son)

Zeke, Megan, Ethan, Carina, John, Sage

Lily and Sidney? or Lindsay? show off trampoline skills.  (Sorry I can't be sure which twin it is
without being there again to get a better look.)
Don and Virginia with David's and Amuy's family

Don and Virginia with Cami
Don and Cami prior to Cami's baptism

Burrows boys at cabin at Lafayette Springs State Park--ready to see video

Burrows bunch with Jim and David.  Sorry it's out of focus, but it at least brings back good memories.

Loving mother cuddles lovely daughter

Sam, Max, and Eli

Singing time


Cabin where we congregated with the Burrows

Close up of Virginia with Ginette, Jacob, Max, Sam, and Eli

On deck of cabin
Thanks to all for their hospitality and for all each did to make our visit so enjoyable.  We look forward to seeing the other half of the family at our July reunion, if not sooner.