The Ratnayake Family

Boondocks!

We decided to take the kids to Boondocks, because we had never been there and it looked like fun! When done right it is inexpensive (which makes it just that much better!) and the kids had a fun time. We also found that winter is a good time to go because the outdoor race track, bumper boats etc. is closed, which means overall - it's much less crowded!

Birthday Party!

Andrew's friend Carly turned 3 and to celebrate she had a party at Arctic Circle- a great spot because of the indoor play ground- perfect during the winter!

Andrew was excited to hold Natalia for her first ride on the slide!

Lava Springs

On our way home from Rexburg, we found out that Bishan and Sara were visiting friend's about an hour away from where we were, so we stopped at their friend's home. We met some more great Sri Lankans and had a wonderful Sri Lankan lunch. Afterwards we stopped with them at Lava Hot Springs. There was plenty of snow everywhere, but the naturally hot water made us forget it was winter!

Andrew's favorite part was finding small pebbles on the steps and throwing them into the water-how nice to be so easily amused!

Raja, Andrew and Bishan- "the men" .

Ohhh, this is my new favorite picture! I just love it! A picture is worth a thousand words!

Sara and Bishan enjoying the hot water!

Our Trip to Rexburg

Sunset on the beautiful Rexburg temple!

Andrew is coloring the wall of Auntie Sarah's dorm (washable crayons!) The coolest part is that this also used to be my dorm room! Sarah and I coincidentally live/lived in the exact same dorm, even sleep/ slept in the same bedroom, on the same side of the bedroom! It was fun to be back!

Raja and Andrew are helping Brother Gallup shovel the driveway. The Gallups are parents of one of our ward friends, they were very kind in letting us stay with them for the weekend.