We. Had. A. Great. Time. What else can we say... we just had such a great time with these kids!!!
We are so glad they came to visit us!!! Here are some of our highlights together!
A quick picture at the airport
In the car.. (of course)
We stopped to see the Guadalajara Temple
On our way to Manzanillo
ya, we saw these poor guys
a few more pictures along our way
Downtown Manzanillo
At night along the marina
We took a early boat ride to go
snorkeling in a secluded area.
The seas were pretty rough that morning.
Dinner at Vaqueros for our 41st Anniversary
It was nice to have these kids
to celebrate with us.
Getting ready to leave Las Hadas
The best view of Manzanillo
On our way to Vallarta
Sunday session of the Vallarta Stake Conference
Dulcie sneaked a quick picture of dad and I on the stand.
A quick picture together after stake
conference with our Vallarta missionaries
Just a few minutes afterwards with dad and I
On divisions Sunday, afternoon with the kids and
several companionship's serving in Vallarta.
Next day-
Out on the Vallarta Sailing excursion.
Such a lovely box lunch to share.
It was so fun to see several sea turtles.
Dinner at the Marriott restaurant
down by the ocean
Next day, all day training at the Vallarta zone conference
Dad started out the conference with a
few stretches and exercises.
Dad teaching about using the tools we
have been given, effectively.
Specifically, the pamphlets.
Me teaching how to begin teaching.
The first five minutes
Our after lunch activity
four stations, three teams, one winner.
Station #1 ironing a missionary white shirt
*reciting the Standard of Truth in Spanish
Mom demonstrating how to iron a shirt correctly.
Station #2 sewing on a button
*reciting their missionary purpose in English
Mom demonstrating how to sew a button on correctly.
Station #3 hand washing while singing
I am a Child of God in English
Mom speed singing I am a Child of God
while scrubbing my hands ridiculously clean for good measure.
The kids helped us with our stations.
Joe helped to pass off the Standard of Truth in Spanish
Christy at the hand washing station with them
singing I am a Child of God in English
Russ helping them pass of D&C 4 in Spanish or English
(their choice)
Dad at station #4
the PP&J table as they are getting ready
to pass off D&C 4 to Russ
after they make and eat their PP&J sandwich
Dulcie at the sewing a button on station
with them passing off their Missionary Purpose in English
We had a great day together.
So glad the kids could join us.
Our trip to Sayulita
in the gift shop
At the Burrito Revolution
On the way to the airport.
Missing them already.
We had such a great great time together.
We sure love our kids!
