What are Jordan and Tori up to?

Well, it doesn't seem they are missing Mom, Dad and Morgan to much. They are enjoying spending time with Grandma and Grandpa!
This week they started school on Tuesday. Jordan's teacher is Mr. Rawley and so far she says she likes him. She told me the class took a science test of some kind and the class didn't do to well on it. Jordan didn't take the test because she was gone for the 1st week of school so the teacher didn't think it was fair. But Jordan's comment was...I knew all the answers Mom! Way to go Encyclopedia...I mean Jordan! Keep that brain going and open to learning!
Tori's teacher is Mrs. Brookes. Tori likes her but say's she is no Mrs. Prosser (that was her teacher her for 2 years). She is learning cursive and isn't to happy about that, but Tori never has been one who wanted to slow down enough to write anything! She has already made some new friends and had one over on Friday. She and Ashley are planning how to make it an every Friday playday.
They found their old, trusty friend Mr. Trampoline still in Grandma's back yard. They have to fight with Allie (the Irish Setter) for time on it. But have enjoyed getting to jump!


Tori, trying to show us how she really is good at gymnastics in hopes we will let her start going to class.

A few weekends ago they went to Zion National Park and enjoyed the beauty of the desert and red rocks. It's not the lush, tropical rain forests of the Caribbean but still a beautiful place. They thought they were going to FREEZE to death though! It was a whopping 65 degrees up there! YIKES!!! That's cold to us, now that our blood has become Caribbeanized :)


Mom, Dad and Morgan are happy to see they are having a good time and not missing us to much. Thank you Grandpa for sending us pictures so we can keep the rest of our friends in the loop too.

Semester Olympics

The 3rd tri annual semester olympics were held this weekend.


1st place in kickball 3rd place in flag footbal2nd place in ultimate frisbee

1st place in volleyball
The rain couldn't even stop them from playing (the lines you see in this picture is the sheet of rain falling)
Morgan and I endured the sun, wind and rain for the past 4 days. But we were there when
6th semester was declared the overall winners of the olympics and therefore will be rewarded with a catamaran trip. (Now we just have to hope her and I will still be here when they have it)

FHE at the Wilkinson's

Last week for family home evening we were invited to the Wilkinson's. It was also a celebration of Z'Andre's birthday. After Bro. Thomas gave a "quick" lesson we played the Dollar Game.

It was a game of laughter, Chad trying to show us his masquerade moves,
more hysterical laughter,
some dance lessons, (does anyone know how to do the fox trot?)

singing, and last but not least...our fearless Branch Pres. doing some funky back breaking moves!

Thank you Wilkinson's for including us in on the fun and celebrating!

From St. Kitts to Logandale

While Jordan and Tori are back in the states safe and sound and enjoying the attention of Grandma and Grandpa Harris. Being taken to movies, shopping and outings to the mountains.

We here in St. Kitts were enjoying the unusually calm waters of the atlantic.

And having fun at birthday parties with the branch!

What is this Chinese musical instrument?

Jordan called these sewing machines or typewriters on a stick. We saw them being played during the olympic ceremonies. Actually, they are called a Ehru or Chinese fiddle.
I really had to laugh at Jordan's description though...I think it's most fitting. However, they did produce a beautiful sound.

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Tori was baptized yesterday at Banana Bay in St. Kitts. She wanted to be baptized in the Caribbean sea and this is also a favorite spot of our family to come and snorkel.

This is looking from the water to the cove

Grandpa took this picture when we got there. As you can see the sun was getting ready to set and luckily the winds died down some.

Dad and Tori are all ready. They just had to take off their flip flops.
The Burt Family, a final picture of all of us together in St. Kitts
It's a Tori sandwich!

Grandma and Grandpa travelled nearly 4000 miles to come and support Tori in her choice to be baptized.
Many branch members also came to show their love and support. Thank you to all of you for making the drive and sacrifice to come.

Getting in place. This is the one and ONLY time we were lucky enough to see Pres. Benjamin in the water. Let's just say the water is not his favorite place to be, but as he said to Tori, he will do anything for her!

The newest member of the St. Kitts Branch! She truly is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

We are pleased with her choice to be baptized and hope it will be a day she will always remember. A big thank you to everyone who made it so special for her!

Tilapia Farm

For the last week of summer camp we went on a trip to the tilapia farm. This isn't just any fish farm though. If you know anything about Tilapia it's a fresh water fish. The people here are doing research to try and make them grow in salt water (since there is an abundance here of that). The fish start out in fresh water when born and breed, then they gradually introduce them to salt water. They are doing good so far with the research. At first glance the place looked like a junk yard, but then when they start in tell you about the process it's fascinating. Everything they use for the farm is recycled. They collect items from the local dump or donations of items have been made.