Thomas' Soccer

Thomas is loving soccer this season.  I'm not sure if it's because he understands the game better or the frequent helicopters...

I love how the crew waves at the children.  We keep hoping that one of these times Uncle Bo will fly over.  

Love Nail

We have a nail salon across the street "Love Nail".  Makayla took Sydney and Kensley to get their nails done.  Kensley was in heaven!  She loves getting her nails done.  She likes to change her polish frequently.  It was a fun sister date. :)

Seoul Temple

Ryan and I were able to get away and enjoy a session together.  I'm so grateful for the temple!  I love how it slows me down and puts things into perspective. I love the peace and comfort you feel.  As I was sitting in the Celestial room, I had the thought...Makayla can be sealed to us in a little over a year.  I can't believe we are so close.  Our family is Forever!!

Then on Saturday we all went to the temple.  The older two did baptisms.  Then the rest of us went to the primary activity.  Ryan and I were teaching a class on Samuel the Laminite.  Ryan is such a good teacher.  He has a way with words so he can bring any lesson to any level for all to understand.  We had the kids take turns being Samuel and throwing straws at him/her.  We made a catapult out of marshmallows, kabob sticks, plastic spoon and rubber band.  The district had assembled a kit for each kid to take home and make for FHE.  It was a very well organized and fun activity!  This activity helped parents from all around Korea to be able to attend a session together.  The temple was full Saturday :)

Sydney's Date Night

Sydney was so anxious for her date night.  She is such a sweet, loving girl.  She loves her one on one time!  I enjoy our cute conversations.  

She wanted to take a picture of mom and dad.

After our yummy dinner we headed to Lotte Mart.  We needed to get some things for her swimming lessons.  We passed the bike section and saw a fun bike.  

My helper...

Actually all my kids are good helpers but I have one that LOVES to help.  

Miss Kensley...she will do any job with a cheerful attitude and sing a little tune.  She will gladly help others with their chores too.  I just love this little Cinderella!

**Syd took a picture of her helping with dishes.

Amazing Race

I love our youth leaders!!  They have so much fun with the youth.  The girls and Ryan participated in their Amazing Race activity and had a blast.  They could use any mode of transportation...bus, subway, taxi, or walk). They had to go to certain destinations to get points.  The temple got you the most points.  

In the end Ryan's team actually had the most points.  However the boys decided to spit off the bridge and hit cars.  Then they lost points for not being Christ like.  So Makayla's team ended up winning!!

Children's Grand Park

Ryan and the 2 older girls went with the youth to participate in the "Amazing Race".  So I took the other kids to the Children's grand park.  We packed us a picnic lunch.  Mapped out our subway route and were on our way.  

Karley was such a great help!  I love that girl:)

The staircase out of the subway.

I love the oriental buildings.  The kids were wondering why they had to pose for this picture.

We did a little exercise after our lunch.  There is exercise equipment like this everywhere in Seoul.  I love watching the older people exercise.  I hope I'm active when I'm older.

We saw some fun animals.  I love elephants!!

Then we rode a few rides...

The girls favorite ride "family roller coaster "

My favorite part was the musical water fountains.

We had such a fun time!  

Ryan's team actually came to the park while we were there.  They were in a rush to win the race so we didn't actually see each other though.