Christmas 2010

Finally all together for a family pose- we are so grateful to have had this Christmas in Ecuador. We are so happy that all of our children have been able to experience life in Mission Ecuador Quito! This Christmas will never be forgotten.

Dad and Chad all tied up and ready for a bungee jump just down the canyon from Baños.

An exhilirating jump for Dad and Chad in Baños -both came through without a scratch!

Tim and Cindy in the main plaza of Quito- "La Plaza Grande"

With all the family here for Christmas, we took a quick trip to Banos. The live Volcano gave us all a fright when it let off a loud explosion in the night!

Our newlyweds Jason and Emily were so fun to have with us. Here they are with Natalie.

A little break in Baños- Chad, Natalie, Stephanie, Jason and Emily

Everyone all suited up for the ziplines in Mindo -We all survived!

A walk down the oldest street in Quito "La Ronda"

Great food always to be had at the Beautiful Luna RunTun in Baños

Christmas morning with all of the kids in Quito. So great! Just being together was the best gift we could ever have.

Our four girls- Natalie, Jessica, Emily, and Steph on a short carriage ride around old town Quito - It was a beautiful night.

Old town Quito is so charming and fun to walk around with it's colonial architecture

Mom had the great privilege of singing with the fabulous Los Chillos choir for the Christmas fireside. This Choir is a great example of sacrifice - every sunday they practice for at least 3 hours! They love sharing their talents. Mom can be seen in the center, just look for the only blonde in the choir.

How fun to have some time to enjoy the market of Otavalo- we always find lots of treasures , and meet great people!






We had the most delicious seafood lunch after Stake conference in Esmeraldas. The sisters on the Coast really know how to cook!


Dad with the Stake Presidency of Esmeraldas Stake, and Elder Cabrera .We always look forward to our visits to the coast


Missionaries from the Calderon zone and the Los Chillos zone who came to enjoy the specialized training in the mission home and to enjoy some Christmas cheer.

This December after a morning of specialized training, we had all of the missionaries come to the Mission Home for a Christmas lunch , message, and caroling. It was a great experience to have all the missionaries pass through the Mission Home during this joyous season!


Quito, Chillogallo and Atahualpa Zones

Ibarra, Imbabura, and Santo Domingo Zones






Ofelia, Santa Ana and Otavalo Zones






Esmeraldas , and San Rafael Zones


Ambato, Riobamba, and Oriente Zones



Hermana Sloan has a seemingly endless supply of food for the missionaries

Merry Christmas!





Tim and Cindy take a second to enjoy "Papa Noel" Aka Elder Arellano

Everyone seemed content and grateful for the Christmas lunch



Our wonderful office Elders delivered a small treat to all- from left Elder Duarte, Papa Noel (Elder Morales), Elder Vomocil, and Elder Hakes

Lots of Elders=tons of food Just a few of our beautiful Hermanas enjoying the Christmas lunch

A small group of our missionaries serving in Esmeraldas, after a marvelous Stake Conference

Tim overlooking the beautiful view on the Beach of Esmeraldas

December Zone Leader council

Just before christmas we lost a great group of missionaries, from left Elder Zambrano (Ecuador) , Elder Gonzalez(Colombia), Hermana Groesbeck( our fantastic nurse and missionary (USA),Elder Duarte(Colombia) , Elder Law (USA) , and Elder Morales(Ecuador).They will all be so missed!