Sri Lanka- Sigiriya

We loved our visit to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with wonderful people.

"Lion Rock"

 

The Boys watching water trickle down the trail.

I love this picture of Christopher

 View from the top of the Sigiriya
Ethan

Preston

Jordan and Adam

 The clouds moved in between the time we started the hike and when we ended

 Here is a random shopping expedition picture thrown in.  I wanted to share a fantastic story.  The shopping was good in Colombo (check your clothes you probably have quite a few things made in Sri Lanka) We shopped at several shops and had many bags. In one shop we ended up leaving a big bag. The shop didn't discover our bag until several minutes later. A salesman headed out to the crowded streets and was able to track us down several blocks away.- A foreign family with 6 kids tends to stick out in Colombo, but still, we could have been anywhere. We followed him back to the shop to grab our bag and we ended up buying more clothes just because we were so thankful. Nice to have honest, helpful people looking out for you when you make a mistake.

2012/12/29

Jordan and Mindy's Trip to Phuket, Thailand

For Christmas, Jordan got a trip with Mom to Phuket, Thailand. We spent 3 days in sunny Phuket.

We swam in the pool, played at the beach, ate good food, got our nails done, our feet massaged and explored Phuket. I loved having the opportunity to be with Jordan. I always learn a lot from her and we both love to laugh.

 We spent a lot of time just lounging at the beach. We got there early to avoid the crowds.

2013-01-10

Jordan 11th Birthday

Jordan is truly an angel. She is a wonderful asset to our family.
Helpful, Kind, Caring, Thoughtful, Smart, Funny
We love you Jordan!

 

 

2012/12/4

Christmas Tree Decorating/Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day

Christmas tree decorating

 Loved Adam's photo bomb!

We were excited to have Spencer home from BYU- Hawaii for Christmas.

For Christmas Eve this year, we had Sydney and Adam act of out the Birth of Christ using a Nativity we brought home from Israel.

 Listening to Grandpa Barnes' recording of the " 'Twas the Night before Christmas"

 Cookies for Santa and Carrots for the reindeer.

 CHRISTMAS DAY

I loved Syd's face in this picture.

Pure Delight!

 Jordan and her new Chinese Jewelry Box

 Ethan's reaction to his present from Mom and Dad, a trip to see Orangutans in the wild in Borneo

 Syd loves anything girly.

 Preston playing his new Guitar and Amp

 Adam with his tent in the background.

 Glad to have Spencer back after 3.5 months at college!

 Headed to the field to play Frisbee

Spencer throwing 2 discs

 Preston throwing 2 discs

 Christopher and Ethan trying to figure out how to fly the helicopter.

 Adam is amazing at Frisbee

 Sydney enjoying a ride from Spencer

 

 Preston enjoying a ride from Spencer???

 

2012-12-25

Christopher's Birthday

 Christopher's birthday Pavlova. If you look carefully at the computer, you can see Spencer in the background. He joined us via Skype to sing Happy Birthday to an awesome Dad.

Christopher is doing a good job skiing at ski360. He decided it is much easier to wakeboard than ski on this cable course

 

2012-11-18

It's Raining, It's Pouring

When it rains in Singapore, it absolutely pours. These boys only have about 200 meters between our house and the school. Even when they sprint, they get drenched. Jordan is smart. She ALWAYS takes and umbrella.

Preston

Ethan

2013/05/13