Happy Mummy = Happy Baby: Garrett Family!

All the Ellis and Garrett children!

Whilst staying in Utah, it never ceased to amaze me how generous people were even though they had never met us before! Obviously loads of people like Australians, but to be asked to feed a family of eight or to look after a family of eight is a tough ask for anyone, especially if you don't know them.

On Thursday the 4th of April, we met the Garrett family from Sandy, Utah. Andy and Lori are the parents of Elisha, 15, Kylie, 8, and Jayden,4. Andy is Bob Johnson's ex-brother-in-law, so that makes us family somewhere along the line! Later that cold night they took heaps of time to help us set up the RV and organise a few things. We really only needed the electricity and very grateful we didn't have to pay a fee to a campground. We don't expect anything from anyone as we are pretty self sufficient in our RV so the next morning when I woke up and went inside there was an absolute feast inside for us for breakfast. - I know how much we love our food but I was still amazed at how much they had out for us. About 5 cereals to try, cinnamon donuts and chocolate donuts and bagels and custard and pancakes and brownies that I am now hooked on.... way too generous but we were very grateful!

The children spent time getting to know each other and then all the girls went shopping which often helps with bonding and we went a little crazy! Raechel has become obsessed with a clothing store over here for young women called Forever 21 and in her defense it is really a fabulous store with such great bargains especially when comparing to prices in Australia. We also got some shoes from Vans that the girls were super excited about.

Anyway for Sunday General Conference session the Garrett Family watched Daniel for us so the rest of us could go together! During the following week they also babysat everyone so Jason and I could have a day to ourselves and attend the Salt lake temple and do some touring as well. We also had an opportunity to attend a play called Saturday's warrior that Elisha was in! It was fabulous. Not only did I get to introduce this classic church play to the children but we were able to support Elisha. The children had an amazing time catching up with all the actors after the show. They were a young cast that volunteer their time through a theatre group and I thought they did a really great job. Then most of Sunday some of the younger children were watching Saturday Warrior on video (yes VHS) from when it was first preformed in the 80's. Really corny but it was fun to watch the children reacting to parts they liked or recognised from Elisha's play.

On the weekend we relaxed and also went to a indoor swimming area which was brilliant but it felt weird that outside temperature was really really cold. Then on Sunday we were able to attend church with the Garrett family and then said our goodbyes. The children were really really sad as they didn't want to leave their friends and I am sure they loved being spoiled as well! We are so grateful for this lovely family and i am sure we will be friends forever!