TYLER'S ART CLASS

Half American half Brazillian

frango inteiro!

I wish I had a picture for this post, but i didn't dare. I asked the maid to make a roasted chicken for dinner tonight. She asked if I meant "frango inteiro"? I said yes! A little later i walked into the kitchen and their were chicken parts on the counter. She proceeded to smash them up and add them to a mixture I can only describe as sand like. It is called Farofa. Then, she stuffed the bird with it! Yuck! I guess fango interio means the WHOLE chicken. In her defense the chicken was great, but no one tried the stuffing! I kept thinking if only Grandpa Tim were here to appreciate this!

Rex and Cooper have a favorite little spot to sleep in. It's a little cubby under the outdoor Churrasco (BBQ).

Kyle's Baptism

Photo by Rebecca Frazier

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MY TEAM!

I was telling my sister that I don't have any photo's of us growing up so she has kindly been posting some on facebook for the world to see.

Me, Jen, and Jimmy in front of our yard in Hurricane Utah. Not sure of our ages, but I would guess I'm about 8yrs old and that would make Jen 11 and Jimmy 3

Easter Weekend

The kids were out of school Thursday and Friday for the holiday so we with friends to see this new place we call home. We drove for an hour through the beautiful countryside to this Churrascaria (bbq place). It was very good food. They bring the meat to your table and cut pieces of whatever type you want and however much you want. This is a very common restaurant here. They are usually very expensive, but this one was quite reasonable.

Good friends, Good times!

After dinner we went to a park where you can skydive. This is a picture of Tim trying to decide if he should do it. He chickened out in the end, but hasn't stopped talking about it so I'm sure it's only a matter of time before we go back.

Alison, Vitor, and Kyle playing on the playground.

We stopped at a roadside market on the way home and bought lots of fresh foods. The farmers just pull their trucks up and sell their produce out of the back. I loved it and bought Apples, oranges, pineapple, eggs, and something else that I don't remember the name. They have so many fruits that we do not have in the US.

Our trip home was a little crazy, but lots of fun! We were all looking forward to seeing our family and friends.

Jen was able to come for Kyle's baptism and help me inventory our house so the movers could pack us up. She was a lifesaver because my brain was fried!!

Alison adores her!!!!!

The movers spent two days packing. Tim stayed at the house and I ran around trying to remember all the things I wanted to take back with me to Brazil. Peanut butter, taco seasoning, shampoo, pressure cooker, etc. etc...

Grandpa Tim took time off work to help Tim with all the house stuff and Kathy entertained the kids by taking them to see the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie and trips to McDonalds.

Our house has been on the market for a few weeks and we got an offer the day we arrived in St. Louis. Normally this would be great news, but we just found out Tim's sister and her family are in need of a place to rent for awhile so we told our realtor that we did not want to sell anymore. She was a little unhappy with us, but what can you do! We are happy to have Kim and Mark in our house. I know it will be loved!!

After all was settled in St. Louis we left for Atlanta where we were to pick up our Brazilian Visas. Jimmy and Michelle met us there and we had a great time seeing them and their 4 adorable boys who make us laugh!! We went to the Aquarium. Truly AMAZING!

Kyle petting the Stingray.

We spent hours and hours in the Atlanta and Washington DC airports because of flight delays.

Thank goodness for the United Red Carpet Club!!

It was worth the wait when all six of us were upgraded to Business Class thanks to Tim status on United.

Kyle eating his fancy meal in business class. The other kids would not let me take their pictures. I tried!!

At least we were all able to get a good nights sleep! Kind of !:)

Kyle's Day

We were able to celebrate Kyle's baptism with all our friends and family. It was a special day! Jake, Tyler and Cole gave a talk on baptism, Jen (kyle's aunt) and Alison talked about the Holy Ghost, and Tim Baptized and Confirmed Kyle a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Kyle was a little nervous and quiet, but did everything perfectly! I am proud of him for the choices he is making in his life! In the end of the program Bishop Blair welcomed him to the church by reading a scripture in Ephesians...... "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God". A fitting scripture considering our new home is so far away!

Our Family at the Big Tree

Brazil 2011