Summer days

Boy is it hot in Idaho... Ecuador seems refreshing ;)

This little play zone is at our local library, I always loved going to the library as a child and I really hope Stella will too.

Stella day

She had her first dental appt which went really well, however it was just a "fun" visit. She did let the dentist brush and floss her teeth.

She got a new car seat finally, yeah!

Stella day

She had her first dental appt which went really well, however it was just a "fun" visit. She did let the dentist brush and floss her teeth.

She got a new car seat finally, yeah!

Ping pong championship & FHE fiesta

Ethan and I have had some great games over the last couple of days, I'm already sad thinking about him leaving tomorrow.

Stella will miss him too!!

After an awesome lesson from Jorge we limboed, danced and had rootbeer floats.

Random photos

My nephew Ethan & I went for a drive tonight. After we got home I noticed he had a private photo shoot w/my camera (all selfies). He's hilarious and how did I miss that.

Sometimes you just have the urge to ride a Zebra.

She won this stuffed fish at the fair and carried around in her mouth that night. So random...

Random photos

My nephew Ethan & I went for a drive tonight. After we got home I noticed he had a private photo shoot w/my camera (all selfies). He's hilarious and how did I miss that.

Sometimes you just have the urge to ride a Zebra.

She won this stuffed fish at the fair and carried around in her mouth that night. So random...

My prenatal yoga friends

We all met in Prenatal Yoga over 2 years ago and we love to still get together. We spent a fun evening at the park.

The Fair

There is so much to catch up on... My phone got wet at the lake during the family reunion and so I was phoneless for a few days and when I finally did get a new one I was out of town without my  passwords to be able to enter my blog.  I'm happy to be up and running again.

Enjoying sweet corn at the fair. It's so nice to be home and with my family!

Stella watching the rodeo, just kidding, it was a cow auction, she loved all the animals.

Watching her cousin Ethan on a ride while desperately waiting for us to open the bag of Carmel popcorn. Delish!

Inside a bounce house, she loved it and didn't want to leave. I finally sent in an older girl who was waiting in line who helped to coax her to the slide so she would come out. 

More Family Reunion Fun

The alpine slides were so fun. You take a ride on a life up the mountain and then grab a cart and slide down on a concrete track. The red handle in the middle is your brake. I wasn't sure what Stella would think about the ride but she loved it.

My brother Brad with his family on the life behind us.

After you got off the lift you had to drag your cart to the top of the slide, Stella got a little ride.

Family Reunion

We are having so much fun at the Family Reunion this year. Today we tubed, surfed and swam at the lake.

On

My brother grant w/ the surfboard

My sister in law Becky got up on her knees on the surfboard which is as far as any of us could go.

We made it

4am going through customs. I had to push the stroller forward w/ one hand and drag behind me the cart w/ all the luggage w/ the other. I've decided I probably won't travel internationally alone w/Stella until she is older.

 Impromptu photo shoot in one of the 4 airports we encountered in our travels.

All worth it for this... #familytime #headoresher 

Happy Birthday Michelle & Nico!!!

Since they delayed my flight an entire day we decided to go out for breakfast to a place Jorge has been wanting to take me since I came to Ecuador. It was so good and I'm glad we finally got to go.

Stella is seriously getting so independent. She always says "by yourself" when she doesn't want any help. This is a photo of her taking her medicine all by herself. I'm so proud of her! 

Look a this little guy! He is the cutest, sweetest, most mild mannered baby. He turned one today, Happy Birthday Nicolas!! 

Family Time

We spent the day today on Isla Santay. They just built a walking bridge to this little island in the middle of the river Guayas. The island is covered in mangroves and lush vegetation. We saw the most beautiful blue butterflies! They were quick so I could never get a picture. I LOVE spending time w/ my two favorite people.

Family Goodbyes

Jorge's aunt Jenny invited us over for dinner to say goodby to Stella and I. All the family was there and it was so nice to spend one last evening with everyone before we go. We are really going to miss everyone. :'(

This little puppy was left abandoned by his mother along w/ one sibling. Jenny's dog took it in as it's own and is actually nursing it. Who knew that was even possible.

Renata, Stella's cousin, giving Stella a huge hug. 

Garage Sale

So today we had a garage sale. The entire event lasted 5 hours, we had 4 potential customers, 3 purchases, and made just over $10. Not the most successful endeavor :(  

Happy 4th of July & Goodby Saltos

I was feeling a little homesick today after seeing everyone's posts celebrating the 4th but I decided to take matters into my own hands. The first thing I did was service. Whenever you are feeling crappy doing something nice for someone else is a huge lift on your road to happiness/ the next thing I did was make these little cuties below.

After eating our pancake "breakfast" we went out for a walk. We met two teenage girls who were selling cupcakes to earn money for cheerleading. The sprinkles looked like they were red, white, and blue when we were outside which mailed the purchase more appealing. Inside the house they were definetly multi colored.

Then we headed to the airport to drop off the Saltos who are traveling tonight to. NH to. Is it their daughter. I loved that American Airlines was representing even in Ecuador.

Goodby Jorge and Maria Ines, we'll miss you!

Dyspepsia

Stella has been sick for 3 days now and today we took her to the doctor. He diagnosed her w/ Dyspepsia. According to Wikipedia, it's basically indigestion. I'm not sure how I feel about the diagnosis because I was expecting something different but I'm grateful that it's relatively minor. 

Night out

Sometimes it's so hard to get out of the house, whether it's arranging child care or coordinating schedules, but when it does work it's so worth it. We'll really going to miss everyone.