6.15.2008
Welcome Baby Ian
While I was in Fiji, Jory and Kathy welcomed little baby Ian into the world. We stopped by for a visit last night and got to hold him. He is a beautiful baby. Kathy already looks amazing and it had only been three days. Congratulations to you all!
Happy Father's Day
Dad, I am so glad I got to come and spend a week with you in Fiji. 
George and his sons always have such a great time at BYU football games.
Kent, thank you for being such a wonderful father to my children. 
George and his sons always have such a great time at BYU football games.
Kent, thank you for being such a wonderful father to my children. 
6.14.2008
Happy Birthday Lauren
My niece, Lauren celebrated her 8th birthday! We are so proud of her making the decision to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. This is a picture of her with her dad (Kent's oldest brother) on her baptism day. 
Fiji- Day Five
Today we went to President and Sister Ardern's house. My parents speak only in the highest regards of the President and his wife. I feel so blessed to have had such amazing leaders their while my parents were serving. I have grown to love the President and his wife purely from the way my dad and mom speak of them. It was an honor to be able to meet them and be invited into their home.
We drove back to the other side of the island, to Nadi, where the airport was. On the way to our hotel we stopped at many villages and gave the children more books that we had brought from the primary in my ward. It was so amazing to be able to participate in this act of service. I only wish the primary kids could have seen for themselves how thankful these Fijian children were.
The road we drove back to Nadi rode right along the coast. Camille and I had so much fun stopping EVERY chance we could (thanks, Dad for being so patient!). We saw these boys playing in the ocean and they loved having their pictures taken as much as we loved taking their pictures.
At a tourist village along the way, they had Fiji huts and temples.
My parents were so wonderful. They booked us the nicest hotels. This particular hotel gave you hot mint-soaked towels to wash your hands and face with. Then they served freshed orange juice. Talk about the life!!
We drove back to the other side of the island, to Nadi, where the airport was. On the way to our hotel we stopped at many villages and gave the children more books that we had brought from the primary in my ward. It was so amazing to be able to participate in this act of service. I only wish the primary kids could have seen for themselves how thankful these Fijian children were.
The road we drove back to Nadi rode right along the coast. Camille and I had so much fun stopping EVERY chance we could (thanks, Dad for being so patient!). We saw these boys playing in the ocean and they loved having their pictures taken as much as we loved taking their pictures.
At a tourist village along the way, they had Fiji huts and temples.
My parents were so wonderful. They booked us the nicest hotels. This particular hotel gave you hot mint-soaked towels to wash your hands and face with. Then they served freshed orange juice. Talk about the life!!
Fji- Day Four
Today we went to downtown Suva for a little shopping. Here is a picture of women who are weaving baskets to sell. They are lined up in booths working on their handicrafts. There were baskets, jewelry, bags, bowls and lots more.
Then we went to the Church Service Center. It was so nice to see other members of the church devoting their time and talents.
We were even blessed enough to meet the Area General Authority. He was such a wonderful man. You could feel his spirit as he spoke to us. My mom had told us about his conversion story on the way to the office. It was a great privilege to meet him in person.
I am so humbled that we were able to do a session at the temple while we were there. I was overwhelmed with my Heavenly Father's love for me. In the celestial room I literally wept as I felt the spirit remind me that I am a daughter of God. I was impressed to support and honor my husband. (When I returned home from Fiji, Kent told me he had been called to be the Elder's Chorum President of our ward. I know that I was prepared by Heavenly Father to know that I need to be supportive to my husband as he takes on this important calling).
Then we went to the Church Service Center. It was so nice to see other members of the church devoting their time and talents.
We were even blessed enough to meet the Area General Authority. He was such a wonderful man. You could feel his spirit as he spoke to us. My mom had told us about his conversion story on the way to the office. It was a great privilege to meet him in person.
I am so humbled that we were able to do a session at the temple while we were there. I was overwhelmed with my Heavenly Father's love for me. In the celestial room I literally wept as I felt the spirit remind me that I am a daughter of God. I was impressed to support and honor my husband. (When I returned home from Fiji, Kent told me he had been called to be the Elder's Chorum President of our ward. I know that I was prepared by Heavenly Father to know that I need to be supportive to my husband as he takes on this important calling).
Fiji- Day Three
This is how I started my days at the resort. With iced croissants. Does life get any better than this? I think not. 
As we traveled from Nadi to Suva, we stopped by the Elder's flat so my dad could inspect their apartment. While we were there, the elders opened a coconut (with a machetti) so we could drink fresh coconut milk.
For lunch, my parents took us to a hidden resort. It was so hidden that my parents, who had been there before, had a hard time finding the little dirt road. It was worth the drive up this very steep bumpy dirt road to get to it. There was a band playing Fiji music while we ate. I truly felt like we had found paradise.
The pool at the hidden resort.
This is a cemetary. They put these tents and cloths around there graves. They cut the fabric so no one will steal it.
These are some men harvesting the sugar cane fields. It was so fun to drive down the roads through the villages- everyone waved and smiled. "Bula!"
This is some sugar cane they have already put on the Sugar Cane Train.
As we were driving through the interior of Fiji, we hit it right as kids were getting out of school. We had a fun time handing candy out to them. They call candy "lollies" there and everyone loved them! We felt like we were in a parade.
Aren't these dresses beautiful? They had lots of nice schools throughout the villages. Each school had different uniforms. Against the green of the land, their crisp uniforms looked fabulous. What little darlings.
They would chase the car and scream as if we were celebrities. It was the most fun I'd ever had. They were just precious.
Here are a few pictures I shot while my dad was driving through the muddy, pot-hole covered roads. It was a spectacular ride.
As we traveled from Nadi to Suva, we stopped by the Elder's flat so my dad could inspect their apartment. While we were there, the elders opened a coconut (with a machetti) so we could drink fresh coconut milk.
For lunch, my parents took us to a hidden resort. It was so hidden that my parents, who had been there before, had a hard time finding the little dirt road. It was worth the drive up this very steep bumpy dirt road to get to it. There was a band playing Fiji music while we ate. I truly felt like we had found paradise.
The pool at the hidden resort.
This is a cemetary. They put these tents and cloths around there graves. They cut the fabric so no one will steal it.
These are some men harvesting the sugar cane fields. It was so fun to drive down the roads through the villages- everyone waved and smiled. "Bula!"
This is some sugar cane they have already put on the Sugar Cane Train.
As we were driving through the interior of Fiji, we hit it right as kids were getting out of school. We had a fun time handing candy out to them. They call candy "lollies" there and everyone loved them! We felt like we were in a parade.
Aren't these dresses beautiful? They had lots of nice schools throughout the villages. Each school had different uniforms. Against the green of the land, their crisp uniforms looked fabulous. What little darlings.
They would chase the car and scream as if we were celebrities. It was the most fun I'd ever had. They were just precious.
Here are a few pictures I shot while my dad was driving through the muddy, pot-hole covered roads. It was a spectacular ride.
Fiji- Day Two
Camille and I went on a day cruise to a few different islands.
We had so much fun talking to lots of different people. We met the "London hat boys" the "German dude" and the "Tasmanian family."
We did snorkeling off of the island where the movie "Cast Away" was filmed. I am sad to say I have no pictures of us in our snorkel gear. We looked ridiculous. We looked even more ridiculous when we would scream as the fish got close us. We had a blast though. These next two pictures are the words "Cast Away" written out in coconuts.
At Mana Island they greet you with a song. We truly felt like celebrities living in paradise.
Then we rode on an 83 foot fishing boat to the other (smaller) islands. As we were driving, they caught a swordfish! When we got done playing on the island- we came back to the boat to have lunch. They served the swordfish! Camille said it was pretty good. I had the chicken.
Here is a view of the "Cast Away" island.
Then we went to another island to see a little village right on the beach.
Here is the chief of this particular village. We were able to attend a cava root ceremony.
They set out all of the goods they make so we could do some shopping.
Camille brought a candy bar with her that she gave to these little boys.
We had so much fun talking to lots of different people. We met the "London hat boys" the "German dude" and the "Tasmanian family." 
We did snorkeling off of the island where the movie "Cast Away" was filmed. I am sad to say I have no pictures of us in our snorkel gear. We looked ridiculous. We looked even more ridiculous when we would scream as the fish got close us. We had a blast though. These next two pictures are the words "Cast Away" written out in coconuts.
At Mana Island they greet you with a song. We truly felt like celebrities living in paradise. 
Then we rode on an 83 foot fishing boat to the other (smaller) islands. As we were driving, they caught a swordfish! When we got done playing on the island- we came back to the boat to have lunch. They served the swordfish! Camille said it was pretty good. I had the chicken.
Here is a view of the "Cast Away" island.
Then we went to another island to see a little village right on the beach.
Here is the chief of this particular village. We were able to attend a cava root ceremony. 
They set out all of the goods they make so we could do some shopping. 
It was incredible to spend some time in the village, seeing how these people really live.
Camille brought a candy bar with her that she gave to these little boys. They were so excited to have a special treat.
All the children to the "Peace" sign when you ask to take their pictures.
Precious.
All the children to the "Peace" sign when you ask to take their pictures.
Precious.
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