In addition to visiting Matt's old stomping ground, we also attended the temple in Sao Paulo. Among other things I am learning not to take for granted, is proximity to the temple. Like many members of the church outside America, we traveled the equivalent of a 6 hour drive to the closest temple. 
A really fun part of this trip was taking Ethan along with us. My mom volunteered to stay home in Rio with Garrett and Lydia so Ethan could have this special weekend with Mom and Dad. I love spending one-on-one time with our kids this way. It was so good for Ethan, and so enjoyable for all of us. Garrett and Lydia had a party weekend with Grandma and had a great time too.
Our friends from California, the Hutchings, moved to Sao Paulo shortly after we moved to Rio. Their son, Elden, was in Ethan's preschool and one of his best friends. Ethan was happier than I've seen him in a long time as he spent an entire day playing with Elden!
We went to a nearby mall for dinner, and the boys insisted on wearing their superhero costumes. They certainly drew in the crowds as they marched around the mall holding hands and singing Jingle Bells. It was so cute.
Ethan can't wait to go back to "Elden's Brazil"
2 comments:
What a great trip! Sao Paulo was the first temple I attended, so it's fun to see you there!
what a great idea, Mary - I need to do that with Rhedd. And everyone else, for that matter.
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