South of the border part II

I love to see the Temple! It's still unbelievable to me that there is a Temple in Colonia Juarez. Unbelievably amazing!



*Mi familia. So glad that we could all be together, even if it was only for a couple of days.

*Can't believe that the road up to Pacheco is being paved. Never ever imagined that! The boys were SO excited to see these massive pieces of construction equipment.

*Ethan rollin' around

*Emily learning how to dive. Perfectly even with the diving board!

*Ethan doing the "running man" off the diving board. All the kids LOVE to swim!


*As per family tradition.... PINATA time!!! Poor little horsie

*Elizabeth learning to dive

*Grandpa and Ethan, probably singing "I'm just a little Old Hoppy Toad"...I haven't posted that one yet, have I? Gotta do that!

*Mexican Spa treatments anyone? Next picture will explain the proper procedure....

*Close your eyes!!!!! I don't think this treatment is exactly relaxing, but definitely invigorating!



*Here are some of the grandkids with Gma and the grave site of Edson Whipple...my great great grandfather. He was an amazing man who crossed the plains with the pioneers. I am so blessed to have him and many many others in my family line. What examples of faith and determination.

*Very peaceful and fun. So glad that things have calmed down.



*The hillsides are covered with "pretty" rocks. The white quartz rocks. Kaylee loves finding them. She collects rocks from just about anywhere that has a ground.



*So glad there is a train in Mexa for Ethan to play with. This train has been around for over 30 years. Still in great shape! All aboard!

*One of the girls' favorite pass-time was playing "store" with grandma's collection of thimbles. They played and played with those and get this....not one broke!!

*One of my favorite things- fresh roasted chilaca!!! It is the best! Out here chilaca is called "Anehime" chili. Roast them, let them steam in a plastic bag and then peel them. Add a fresh homemade tortilla with with a little salt and wow...life seriously doesn't taste much better than this!

*Grandma's piano is perfect for a house full of guests. See those earphones? They plug right into the piano so only the pianist can hear the music if the rest of the house perfers not to hear the concerto.

*Faster daddy, faster!!! And so my daddy went faster!