In the City

 

Back in Adelaide and a day in the City.  First stop was the South Australian Museum.

 

Where we saw animals......

 

 

and we saw all kinds of rocks and minerals, and the largest squid ever!

 

Then Grandpa met us at the Teaching Center.  This is where our missionaries who

are serving in the city, bring investigators who would like to learn more about our

beliefs and how they can become closer to the Savior.

 

Looks like Grandpa showed them how to get to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!

 

 

After a quick walk to Rundle Mall, we headed to "Brighton " Beach!!!  Brighton was

pretty proud:)

 

So happy to have found his beach:)

MissionComplete

  

A happy sad time as we have to say goodbye to another missionary that we love so very

much.  Elder B. Johnson has completed his mission and will return to Utah.  

 

Celebrating the great service of Elder B. Johnson. 

 

Elder and Sister Hall , 2 of our wonderful senior couples, enjoying dessert with Mike 

andJaimie

 

Our missionaries are loved and taken care of by these great senior couples.  They will

miss Elder B. Johnson and that wonderful smile.  

 

Great leaders in the Australia Adelaide Mission.  Elder Johnson has been serving in

the City Zone where much is happening.  We will miss you so much. Elder Johnson

has had the privilege of  serving in the same mission and many of the same areas as his 

father.  No doubt Elder Johnson and Elder Johnson have brought many of their

brothers and sisters in the Australia Adelaide Mission area unto Christ. 

 

You know what time it is?  Time to cut the tie!  Leaving a part of yourself in this

great mission.

 

And there you have it!

 

Even with a cut off tie, you look great Elder Johnson.  We love you so much.

 

This is Kellers first tie cutting ceremony.  So happy they could experience a few of

the wonderful experiences we are having with these missionaries we love so much.

 

And before bed its scripture reading time.  This is Brinley who will turn 8 years old

in November.  Her goal is to finish reading the Book of Mormon before she is baptized.

It was so fun for me to get to read with her each night.  She just emailed me and she is

 now in Helaman. We are so happy you are learning to love the scriptures Brinley. 

We love you so much.

 

Sunday in Darwin

 

Sunday evening we went to see the sunset at the Jetty in Casuarina. 

 

Sisters on a mission-literally!

 

Beautiful sunset! Beautiful grandaughter!

 

And back to Adelaide we go.  Another 4 hour flight.  

Church in Darwin

 

An Aussie breakfast each morning at the hotel.  Looks like everyone was able to

find something they liked:)

 

Attending Church with the great Darwin Branch.  

 

Brighton loves nursery:)

 

In front of the outdoor Baptismal font and the newly remodeled courtyard.  

 

With people we love.  Just found out President Dunn and his family will be moving

to Sydney.  Noooooooo!!!!!!  We love this family so much.  We couldn't find President

Dunn for this photo but we will miss this great family and their leadership.  We are

thankful Brenda Wei is still here:)

 

Telling Grandma about nursery on the way to Elder and Sister Farrers.

 

Later in the day we had a wonderful dinner with Elder and Sister Farrer.  We are

so blessed to be serving this mission with them.  Fun for the Kellers to get

to see them on their mission.

 

ITs always fun to go to Aunt JoLyns and Uncle Ricks.

 

Darwin and Crocosaurus Cove

 

Upclose and personal with a baby croc.  We were told he would take your finger off

but they literally tape his mouth closed!

 

Had to get the photo even if he was asleep.  We were just glad he didn't wake up to

this startling experience:)

 

Sooooo Brinley:)

 

Uhhhh Preston- I think there is a baby crocodile on your head!

 

I hope that is realy strong tape!

 

Look who woke up?   Back on the bus and off for another adventure:)

 

We ended up having a great dinner at Hot Tamales at the "Waterfront"  in the evening. 

After dinner the grandkids had a great time playing in the sand and testing the waters.

This was the "croc free zone!"

 

 

 

Darwin Day 2

 

Saturday we started with a Bus Tour of Darwin.  It was a beautiful day and we were

ready for an adventure and thaat is what we got!  

 

We got off the bus at the Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery.  The kids loved

this place.

 

 

This is the largest croc they have pulled out of the waters here.  Her name is

"Sweetheart!"

 

Grandpa found the piece of art showing the missionaries teaching the Aboriginal people.

I think that looks like our Bush Elders maybe?

 

Back on the bus and the next stop is Crocosaurus Cove.  

 

Brighton finally got to fish for something!  And this "something" was a croc!!

 

Yikes!!!  You just put a big piece of meat on your pole and a croc lines up and

jumps up and bites the whole thing off as quick as can be. 

Darwin-Day 2

 

The next morning, Mike and I took the kids to The Wharf to feed the fish.  We took a

sack of bread and the fish were in heaven.  

 

It was as much fun watching the birds as it was feeding the fish!

 

While we were feeding the fish,  Jaimie and Jalen joined the great Darwin Zone at 

Specialty Training.  We headed back and joined them for a delicious lunch.

 

Sister Farrer serving up a wonderful lunch of French Dip Sandwiches to hungry 

missionaries.  Elder Nelson going in for seconds:)

 

Jaimie, Jalen and Brinley getting aquainted with 2 exceptional sister missionaries-

Sister Taufa and Sister Boswell.  

 

Spending the afternoon at the Botanical Gardens.  We walked a very long way and 

made it to the Rain Forest. 

 

Brighton and Brinley in the T-Rex Forest!

 

We had a very fun afternoon climbing and exploring.  

 

Because she came right from Missionary training, Jalen was the best-dressed 

hiker on the trail!  

 

The day ended with a great dinner at Crustaceans at  the Wharf.  What a wonderful day!