Saturday, 30 June 2018

LeRoy's Bush Hike

We took a morning walk nearby at
LeRoy's Bush
Bryce loves wood carvings ~
I am a Silver Fern Fanatic!
 This sign was posted on our pathway. Yes small edible eels are found in the creeks
 Pathways are well groomed and taken care of
 The waterfall we came to see
 I was able to capture this beautiful picture
Reminds me somewhat of the First Vision

Ward Hangi

Our Sunnyvale Ward had a Hangi
Hangi is like an Umu
It was fun - Let us introduce our ward friends
 Below are some sweet sisters: LtoR:
Brand new Sister from Samoa, Sister Brown, Sister Douglas [97], Ana Strickland,
Loretta Young, Rosemary Kingi, Stephanie Mao.
 Dessert Bar
Jeremiah & Stephanie Samu, and Celeste (Bishop's daughter)
 Our favorite Sacrament Meeting buddy - Mosiah Mao 😊
 His sister Genesis - she doesn't like her picture taken 😢
 Alan & Jan Tasker
Former Bishop, now YM President and Jan is Primary President
 Jan Tasker & Loma Tahau
 Josh Dickey (hat) and his friend
Philip Dickey & Ethan Povey (great young man)
 Francis Paki (Bishops wife), grandchildren and Elder Faatoatoa (from Samoa)
 Elder Barker, Elder Faatoatoa, Bishop Shane Paki, Robin Wells (1st Counselor in Bishopric)

Foley's & Laurtizen's Farewell's

Elder & Sister Foley came to New Zealand
to report about their mission in Sauniatu, Apia Samoa.
We were able to train the Foley's in the Provo MTC two years ago.
We were able to host them for a couple of days.
We visited the Auckland Museum, Mt. Victoria, North Head,
and Skytower.
North Head and Mt. Victoria
 Auckland Museum

The Pacific Area Wing has an outrigger.
Yes, family my outrigger at home is a replica of this one ~ "My Moana"
 I have fallen in love with Kiwi's but have not seen a live one.
They are nocturnal and rare.
 Kiwi Skeleton
 Yes, this small hen size bird lays this large egg!
She will lay up to 100 eggs in her lifetime of approximately 24 years.
She will lay the egg, the male cares for the egg and hatchling.
 Three different species specimen at the Museum.
 There are many species of birds in Auckland as well.
 Having a little fun with Bryce - notice the photo bomb 😀

My least favorite sea creature!
Good Luck Foley's in your adventures at home!

Elder & Sister Lauritzen came in the day the Foley's left.
We were able to train the Lauritzen's in the Provo MTC two years ago.
We are appreciative of their service at Saineha, Vava'u, Tonga.
Lunch with the Lauritzen's and the Office Team for Ameet's birthday.
At the Sky Tower
 I was able to capture the Sky Tower shadow on the street below!
Farewell Lauritzen's as you move on to your next mission!
Let us know where!

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Favorite Visits

We love to visit Jarias and Marcella.
Jarias is a wood carver from Bethlehem.
We went to pick up a couple Maori Nativities-
I took pictures of his Kiwi's. Look in the background
for his other carvings.
Bryce really loves his carving of the 'Last Supper'
Maybe?

This beautiful lily was blooming in front of their home.
Jarias's shop and this Indian Hindu Church are near our Sunnyvale Meetinghouse