The first night we put the kids down at like 9 pm. I was rejoicing thinking we are going to rock this jet lag thing and get the kids on a schedule.
At midnight we found Chloe and Rex playing pokemon in the bathroom, and at other odd time is other odd places in odd attire. Playing, reading, and in general, shenanigans.
We have eaten a lot of food. I think I have already gained my freshman 15.
Toast and fruit for breakfast.
The clock tower in Laundstuhl.
Ice cream.
We get ice-cream almost every day.
Ike is a fan.
mmm.
Chloe is a fan.
We are all fans.
Breakfast.
Ike loves all the chocolate.
mmm.
We put him in shower prison while cleaning up.
He just kept enjoying the chocolate.
mmm
mmm.
mmm.
Hike to the Nanburg castle.
It overlooks the city.
They would just carve out the mountain and plunk a castle down.
Lunch. It was so yummy. We had traditional German food.
Here is your bink. Don't remember I was the one that took it from you.
Cousins
Marj horse.
Chloe and Rex had a joint pokemon birthday party.
Rex was introducing one of his friends to Grandma Nedra in such a loving way, "this is my Grandma, she is 2000 years old!"
Sophie, Keegan, Ronin, Rex, Turner, Kami, Chloe, Reagan and Finn at the epic pokemon party.
Ike in the thick of the party.
Pinata.
We played a whole bunch of bean bag games.
The pinata broke.
Pokemon cupcakes.
Cousins
Cousins at the pool
Cousins jumping on the bed.
Happy 8th birthday Chloe. She is pretty amazing, thoughtful, kind, loving, forgiving, calculated, vivacious, character that keeps us all on out toes. I love her more every day and I am super thankful she is part of our family.
Rex loves Alli
Shannon Davis is the best piano teacher I have ever had. Ever.
Rex and Turner are BFF's
Chloe's baptism
These girls have been buddies forever. Chloe, Reagan, and Gwenevere.
Musical number at Chloe's baptism
Rena, Alix Golden, Taylor Roderick, Me, Emma Miller, Sara Davis, J-Mac, Emma,
Rachel Godfrey, Rylee Gunther, Ann Godfrey, Rebecca Thorp, Rachel Gutierez.
I have absolutely loved being with the young women and other leaders. They are amazing. I feel like they have shared their talents and challenges with me. I just want all of them to succeed and make the best possible versions of themselves that they can. Thanks sunset ward young women.
Miller Girls.
We have had a lot of goodbyes. I hope people send me their pictures because I was terrible and didn't have my phone all the time. The friends have made in Washington have been wonderful life-long friends. I hope our paths cross again and we are able to stay in touch. We have been sustained and supported in the hardest part of our lives by everyone. We are so thankful for the love support and friendship of those who have become our family.
Sisters.
Rex comes with flowers
We love aunt dri and we are going to miss her terribly.
We miss Washington and all our friends and family already.
We are thankful for all the cookies, well wishes, and prayers on our behalf.
