We spent a week in Utah and got to catch up with great friends and fit in a few sessions of conference while we were there. It was a great experience and we are already trying to figure out how to get back there.... After that we caught up with the Krokies again in Vegas which was short lived as they got a bad stomach bug the day they arrived and ended up driving all the way back to AZ. We did miss them but more so felt bad that they had made the drive out there just to spend the night in the hotel room and drive back the next day.... From Vegas we flew to Hawaii for the last week of our Vacation- and LOVED IT!!!!
Josh's mission Pres and his wife drove down from Wyoming to have dinner with us which was a real treat for all of us!
This is Ray Ray- one of Josh's best friends in the whole wide world! He came to Australia for our wedding 3 years ago and this is the second time since then that they have been able to see each other! I didn't even ask them to pull this typical "make your cheeks touch girl style photo". Thats how much they love each other!!!
These are our friends the Blackners who we met 2 years ago when we did the Book Of Mormon tour in Central America. They are so much fun and we were so glad to get to catch up with them.
Then with Sienna back under the seat we flew to Vegas!!
When the plane landed we let her have a turn of the big seat. She could hardly sit up on her own!! haha. I forget that she has gotten older. She was about 3 months old here. She pretty much still looks the same now... :)
These are the only pictures I got of our time in Vegas... I love how scared Sienna looks in this photo!!! And Atticus's face.... like- "whats wrong with her"?
Finally- one where they are all looking. The funny part is, I didnt even tell them to do this, Thurston and Atticus just did the exact same pose.
Then Sienna crashed out after playing with the boys. I just love how she crosses her legs to go to sleep. When I look into the back seat to see if she is asleep I can only see her feet, and if they are crossed you know she is out!!!
Kim and Ethan bought Josh a Sprout Master for his birthday. And for any of you that know Josh well, you will not be shocked to find out this was his favourite present ever!!! He was legitimately so excited about it!!! Thanks guys x Sienna liked it too... well the wrapping at least!
We also got to spend some time with my cousin Kim and her family. They TOTALLY saved us and baby sat Sienna while we were there so we could spend a night out together. We had a great dinner and went to see a Cirq show. They came into town to pick Sienna up- looked after her all night then dropped her back into us late at night. THEN- the next morning came and picked us up for church, then drove us to the airport after feeding us lunch! They were AMAZING and we were so grateful for all of their love and help! We hope to repay the favour when they come to Australia one day.
Then it was off to Hawaii for some relax and sunshine. We got plenty of both! Our first few days were at Waikiki. We scored an awesome apartment on airbnb which had huge windows looking directly over the beach. We spent the whole time with the windows wide open and enjoyed the fresh air and ocean breeze.
Oh- and this was also where Sienna had her first ever modelling shoot!
She was a natural!
Then we went to the North Shore for the last few days. We stayed at the beautiful turtle bay which was right near BYUH and we got to catch up with our great friend Marc. He really loved spoiling us and showing off the beautiful place he lives in. While we were there one of Josh's dreams came true.... he got to surf pipeline!!!
Josh also got to feature in one of the shows at the PCC (not another dream of his, but he was still happy to play along). This was him being welcomed onto the Marai at the NZ village.
And exchanging greetings with the Chief via a big fat HONGI!! (Thats the Moari man kiss).
My two babies- exhausted after all that fun!
We loved Hawaii and look forward to returning again someday!
2 comments:
What a great vacation! i am so thankful kim could save your stay in Vegas, ahe is awesome! Sadly I will not be going back to Vegas again unless I am staying in a suite at the Wynn lol! I've been meaning to ask if he's tried the sprouted yet?!
Well you certainly got to catch up with some wonderful people and friends. So glad you have had this opportunity and that you have shared it with us, love you all, mum.
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