BYU Homecoming

I know. It has been a while since our last post. Like a few months. Like since we were in Mexico. That is why I thought these pictures would be a good new start for us. Not only was in BYU homecoming today but we are enjoying our other new homecoming. Yes, we are finally settled back into our old routine here. And we're lovin' it!

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thinking of Papa

We went swimming at a nearby pond and decided to also explore a gravel pit. Amulek was reminded of his Papa!

Donuts

Making donuts with niece, Nahomi.

Teotihuacan!

Hot Springs, Veracruz

Amulek sure enjoyed dressing up in his shark swim suit and swimming at the hot springs!

Touristing in Puebla

On Saturday, we decided to head to Puebla for a few hours and tourist around the center, or Zocalo. We saw the Municipal Palace and Lamoni got to see his future seat of office, even if he wasn´t allowed to sit in it. We also walked around some shops but I was disappointed to find out that there were no book stores. I was told later that the street full of bookstores is a few blocks away. Argh. My favorite part was when we finally bought a baloon for Amulek. He hugged it and smiled the whole ride home!

Pyramids at Cacaxtla

This sunday we went to Puebla for Stake Conference. After, we drove to some pyramids close by in the state of Tlaxcala. It is a little known site called Cacaxtla but it had some of the best ruins I have ever seen. Home to a Mayan/Olmecan site, the main pyramid has several surviving Mayan style murals that were absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, we didn´t get many photos of the place but we are hoping to go back again before we leave.

Cinco de Mayo

 Hanging out with Abuelo and going to the market.

Lamoni's niece Naomin (center) was in a Cinco de Mayo presentation at her school. Doesn't she look so cute as an "Indian?" :Lamoni's nephew, Gnolaum, is on the left.

Finally at the Ranch!

I couldn't help take a picture of the beautiful display of tomatoes in the dining room at the Ranch.

Amulek's first encounter with his abuelo, Don Cele.

Camping at the Hacienda

In between Mexico City and the ranch we got sidetracked and went camping! We met some of Lamoni's family at a church campout. This almost 200 year old hacienda is near two lakes with extensive grounds and buildings. It is very beautiful and we enjoyed exploring the area.

 

Museum of Anthropology

 The original sun stone. 

 Can you believe we are in the middle of a metropolis? This museum is seriously huge. And cool. 

Airport & Cousin

Lamoni and Amulek at the airport when we arrived. 

Amulek loves his cousin Leah! She is a few months younger but just his size. They took a nap together to get ready for their big day at the museum!

Swimming in the Tub

We picked up this ring at the dollar store and it was a hit in the tub!

Popsicles on a Hot Day

At Temple Square

Lamoni had the opportunity to see his brother sing in the choir during the Priesthood session of Conference. Therefore, Amulek and I hung out at Temple Square and the new City Creek Center mall!

In front of the Lion House. We really wanted to go inside for a bite!

Amulek really wanted to get in that reflecting pool.

Here, he is sick of being a tourist and decided to check out the girls taking pictures next to us.

The neat fountain at the City Creek Center.

Inter-Conference Walk to the Park

Since it was General Conference Saturday, we decided to take a quick jaunt to the duck pond park to stretch our legs.

This is the way these guys always like to walk. Amulek has just started doing this and saying, "Awww."

The ducks weren't hungry! So, instead of feeding the ducks we fed Chel by throwing the bread into the water and watching her jump in after it.

Amulek also wanted to get in the water. So much so that he actually did fall in.*

*No babies were harmed in the making of this post.

Bombing around in the grass. This was after he got his coat and pants wet.

And he went straight back for more.