Goodbye to Ireland; Hello to Thailand!

Before Ireland left on her mission, a group pedi/mani was in order, don't you think? 

 Of course I forgot to take pics when Ireland and my sisters were there 😜

Dessert a couple nights before she left

Our goodbye texts to each other:

T W E N T Y

We met at Chili's for dinner. The "0" popped as soon as we walked in the front door of the restaurant 😜

Mia always ramps up the entertainment 

factor when we get together

...and Getty's deep in love with Lexie at this point

Cam drew it for him!👇 Such a thoughtful little brother. Getty was in awe.

I'm so glad Getty and Lexie have each other. She's good to him, and he is so loyal. 

Happiest Birthday to our 3rd adult! 😲

Pioneer Trek

All four of us living at home (Rob, me, Cy, and Cam) all got to go to Trek together 😃 Took me a week to pack for the 4 of us for 3 days. In the weeks prior, we prepped our Trek family with seated buckets, packing lists and info, and various supplies.

Trying on the gear

Evans' G.O.A.T. Trek family

Testimony meeting at sunset

Cy's Trek family

Cy and Will fulfilled all responsibilities for teasing and pranking the ladies

Eating like true pioneers, catered R&R barbeque meals for 700 people, ice cream truck, and pop

At night, we set up our tents, had dinner and late night devotionals, played games, laughed and talked

Cam square-dancing at dusk

Average 98 degree temps for 3 days

The Women's Carry

 

After all the women were safely on the other side, the men linked arms and walked through to meet them

Cam's Trek family

Ma and Pa Evans

Cam had a blast

Lunch under the handcart canopies

BFF handshake

Women's Pull

Waiting for the signal to go ahead in the a.m.

Finger sword fights

Water guns, just like the pioneers

The Good: food! family! bonding! appreciating the pioneers!

The Bad: heat 😅

The Ugly: mosquitos. Bug spray made it bearable... just like the pioneers 😳