Eagle Trip

We had the best trip to Idaho. We did so many fun things.


There was lots of playing outside. Swimming. Cooking hot dogs. And more.


We made a trip to the river and the kids loved throwing rocks in the river. I am amazed no one fell in. We love to be outside.



We went with Grammie to pick up her new goats. Then we chased them threw the goat cage so we could hold one. They are pretty cute and goofy.


We made a trip to Parma and enjoyed the paddle boat. Even though Henry threw quite the fit and only wanted to ride with me. Little booger.


Auntie Liz wins the gold medal for setting up so many fun things to do. The best was probably getting to bottle feed baby rescued cows. They were so cute and hungry. I wasn't allowed in the pen because of my pregnant belly and they were worried I might get rammed. But it was fun to be on the outside and watch everyone else.

We took advantage of the beautiful weather and stopped by the new temple in Meridian. It is beautiful and the flowers were amazing.


Another fun thing Aunt Liz set up was getting to stop by and visit Morgan's soon to be kitty and its siblings. I think Iva wants a kitten even more now. Dang allergies.

Pond Fun

There was lots of fun paddle boarding and playing by the pond. 

Henry is a goof. After a day or so of fighting his floaties, he finally gave in and wore them around. It helped give me peace of mind. And then a picture of Emma because she is cute and was there too.

Home

On Sunday, we went to church. After church, we drove to the LDS College and then walked to the LDS Primary school. Then we headed to the airport. After a few flights (maybe a couple days- it is all a blur to me), we were home.

The kids were quite pleased with their Fiji gifts. I brought that huge mat home for my parents in my empty suitcase. We tried to get the creases out, but it was just too big for our house.

I am so thankful for Great Grandma and Grandma Catmull coming to stay with the kids so I could go on this once in a lifetime trip. And for Shawn sacrificing his time (which is so valuable during school) to take care of the kids as well. And for my parents making it possible at all- both by serving a mission and bringing us all to visit.

Visit to the Schools (Fiji)

On Friday, we visited some of the villages and villages schools. Bishop Savu was our guide.  We went to the schools were our family donated books, balls, a lawn mower, and more. The kids came in our their day off to sing to us and show their appreciation. They fed us a ton of food and were so smiley and happy. We, also, met at a unit leader's home and donated more supplies- mom modeled the machete perfectly. We met several sets of missionaries and Laura, Liz or Kate (I can't remember) contacted their parents and sent pictures.