The Falls

On our way home from the Pageant we stopped by Niagra Falls. Heavah was worried about the boat near the falls, "Mom you need to tell someone, they are all going to die."

Pageant 2009

I am going to keep the next few blogs brief and to the point. No time for wit, I just need to record this before my life becomes insane again. Speaking of which, I am headed back to Nepal on Saturday. This was just decided yesterday and I have 3 days to prepare. I am DYING to see Axel. I am not excited about the travel but I am soooo excited about the arrival!

When I left for the Tour de North America I was mostly excited about going to Pageant. It is awesome to see the Book of Mormon come alive and see that many crazy Mormons all in one spot. I was especially excited because two of my bestest friends from Delaware were there with their kids. I must say that it was one of the highlights of my entire trip.


Hanging out at the famous highway stop. Eat egg salad. Grandma found black raspberries, the perfect dessert!

Sedona found a sticker on our luggage and declared it was her tika. You can take the girl out of Nepal but you can't take the Nepal out of the girl!

Chill'n on the '70s blanket. How can something so ugly be so comfy?


And yet, the love is the same since the '70s. It's the magic Pageant blanket

The Stoklosas, Neidermans, and Bromleys. Since we have seen each other we have multiplied a few times. Getting a table at Denny's with this many kids was not. going. to. happen. The next morning we opted for doughnuts at the park. Thank goodness.

5 adults, 12 kids all under 9 years old.


Heavah and Megan. Adults aren't the only people who can pick up friendships where they left off. Friends for life. Heavah slept at Megan's hotel and hid in their van when it was time to leave. So happy they have a renewed memory of each other.


Heavah and Kim. Instant love. Kim always gives candy and presents, mom doesn't.

Checking out all the sites
Sedona with the Palmyra Temple in the distance
Heavah at Joseph Smith's home


Look at the cuteness!

Shelly's beautiful girls

Shelly and I - My smocking twin

Check out the drama! Oh the stories...

The calmest Xavier was the entire trip! He was so in love with Paul and Cole and their cool boyness he collapsed when we drove home.

I was so hard to say goodbye. I have never really missed anywhere I have ever lived as much as Delaware. It has a special place in my heart, mainly because of the relationships I gained while I lived there. Good thing friendships last forever.

What to do in Canada when it Hits Over 68 Degrees

And, what you get when you ask your toddler to dress herself in a bathing suit.

I Love to See the Temple

I have been so lucky to go to the temple with my in-law sisters and mother-in-law, and today with my mom and Dem. It's been about 3 years. No Word of Wisdom problems, just geographical.

Dem's

We are enjoying ourselves in Canada despite the COLD weather. What is this??? It is July! I know that if I was in Dubai I would be begging for this so I try not to complain as I put the heavy sweaters and long pants on my children in the middle of the summer.

We have spent the past three days at Dem's house. It has been awesome watching my kids run and play in the Canadian countryside and enjoy their cousins. Sedona and Asa love running around chasing Sariah (their dog) and having music time with Demarise with actions and all.



Xavier loves riding Jamie's (13 years old) bike...



and climbing the huge trees.


Can you spot the daredevil in this tree????


Heavah loves to follow her 10 year old cousin around. It seems to be an ongoing crush that started when she was 4. For Heavah the important memories don't fade. Spencer seems to be one of those memories.


Also, Asa independently learned how to fold his arms in prayer. Now I just hope he hasn't learned anything else I may have taught through example.

We are officially moving. Where? Dunno. When? Dunno.

The Toothless Fairy

On our second day in Utah, Heavah lost her first tooth. She has been waiting for this moment for a long time. I honestly wonder if it was even loose or just my 6 year old's freakishly strong muscles made it come out. Either way, it popped out and she couldn't wait for the 'Toothless Fairy' (yeah, I don't have the heart to tell her any different. It sounds too cute when she says it) to come visit.

The Toothless Fairy gave her $20 for a silly little tooth. I wonder if the Fairy didn't have any smaller bills because she was just recently at the ATM. I had to ponder what currency the Toothless Fairy would use. Apparently, in America it is dollars. Lucky Heavah.

Oh, Canada

I am back in Canada. My trip to Utah was awesome despite the puke and snot I had to contend with. The kids loved having cousin time and we got to see family members and long lost friends. Axel's family was wonderful to me, and carefully hid their annoyance of having my overly tired and cranky kids around. Of that I am thankful.





I am also hoping people will send me their pictures cause I didn't have a camera. It was left in Nepal during the shuffle of this trip.





The flight to Canada was uneventful thanks to grandma watching the kids while I took care of everything at the airport. When I arrived at the ticket counter the guy said, "Um, you're not leaving till JULY 29th not JUNE 29th." I flirtted, I begged, and did everything but kiss the fat middle aged man. It worked and he got me on the plane with all 4 kids right next to me. I now just expect to have something seriously wrong with every flight I take. That way there are so surprises.



We are in Canada and have no idea when we will be returning to Nepal. Things have become more complicated, if that is possible. Sorry for the boring posts, but I must record the insanity.