The Zhao Family

 In a month of crazily packed schedule, Brennan wishes to receive his own endowment. He chose this day so his brother Clayton attend before going on his mission.

After much personal preparation, Brennan was finally ready. 

Brennan had much time in the Celestial room to pray and ponder. It is wonderful!

 In a month of so many events and trying to coordination with our Patriarch Dickey, we were finally able to schedule a date and time Cayleigh can receive her blessing. She wanted to make it special that our entire family is there and before Clayton goes on his mission. 

After Cayleigh receives her blessing, she was overjoyed with emotions from the things mentioned. We are so thankful for a living patriarch to give such powerful blessings for our children.

 The last stop was Vancouver. The ship docked and it was time for all the passengers to disembark. It was our final destination. Since we had a day in Vancouver, John planned the entire day eating in Richmond [Chinatown].

We took the local train to the airport to store our luggage and then went yumcha, ate fresh made rice crepes, and tofu dessert. 

The kids still attempting to make K for ALASKA

While the wives shopped, the husbands took powernaps at the mall.

This is a funny story. It was still early in the morning and the Japanese cheesecake store was not open yet. The young lady working was intently taking apart the cheese from the box, unbeknownst to her, the four boys were staring at her outside the window. It took her several minutes before she look out the window to realize four males were staring at her. She literally jump jack with her eyes wide open, scared her to death. The boys had a good laugh.

In the city of Richmond, it is like little Hong Kong. Many of the shops are Chinese, speaking Cantonese and the food court food  was very delicious too!

All in all, we have been very blessed in our entire trip. Huge thanks to uncle John for planning the entire trip since Abbey was busy and Da was very busy. The weather was nearly perfect for the entirely of the trip; sunny and with cool and warm weather. It only rained at night. The boat was not rocky so no one really got seasick. It was only the last day that Brennan and John got sick. 

Though we forgot to take photos of our goodbyes at the hotel, it's definitely a trip the kids will remember for a long time. Dayton didn't want us to leave and Darius was teary eyed when we departed.

Until next time, friends!