Color Country Kiwis

Kia Ora! Is that a Kiwi I see?

At the end of June, Callie and Adam washed up on our red dirt, all the way from New Zealand. We were happier than Happy Feet to see them! While the couple may call themselves Kiwis, the kids seemed to find Uncle Adam more closely akin to a horse.


Upon arrival, we immediately corrupted them by barbecuing some tasty beer can chicken.

Of course, we made them earn their keep first by helping to assemble our new patio furniture. It's so nice to finally have a table where we all fit!


Despite the heat, we were quite unabashed in our attempts to convert Adam and Callie to St. George by showing off all the best our city has to offer. We dined on pulled pork at Cafe Rio,...

played at the splash pad,...

and braved the rocks at Pioneer Park.

We cheered the girls as they chased chickens at the Gunlock Rodeo,...

learned about desert tortoises at the Tuacahn Farmer's Market,...

and thought about the tiny tortoise we'd just found in our backyard. (The girls wanted to keep it as a pet, but we called turtle rescue instead.)

The highlight of Callie and Adam's visit, however, could best be entitled the Great Reunion. Can't wait to post pictures tomorrow!