Scenes From the "Great Pumpkin Patch"

Three Beautiful Years

It's been almost three years now since our beautiful little Lucy Mae Ji Chun came home to her family. I have this picture, taken by a friend a the very moment Lucy and her nanny got off the orphanage van and began their entrance into the Civil Affairs Office. This was a life changing moment, because within minutes, sweet little Lucy in her pink padded coat, officially became our daughter forever. I cannot imagine our lives without her. I love her beautiful, full face smiles, how she loves to sing to "The Killers" music, her dancing in Chinese class, her squishy nose, and her silly antics. Lucy, you are our daughter to the very core of our hearts and souls.

We love you!!! Wo ai ni!

YEE HAW!!!!!!

Had a fabulous time last weekend with the family at the Hee Haw Corn Maze in American Fork, Utah. We went on a hay ride for candy, rode pedal cars through the corn stalks, pet farm animals and Abbie was even picked as one of five children to try to chase down and catch a piglet for a prize. She may be tiny, but she is mighty! I thought for sure she would rustle one to the ground! Then we hooked up with my beloved Stewart Family for fun at Tracy Aviary, Liberty Park and a Chinese food dinner at South China House. Marry, I am still sorry for that lap full of ice water, courtesy of Lucy! (Love you! :)

OKTOBERFEST in Utah

It wouldn't be October in Utah without the first snowfall of the season. Unlike my beautiful friend Marry, I HATE snow with a passion!! It's cold, it's wet, it's miserable. I don't like driving in it, I don't like walking in it. I must have been a cat in my other life!! Hard to believe that Dan and I met in the high mountains of Colorado and used to ski together like wild people. Since moving to Utah, the "California Girl" in me has resurfaced with a vengeance. What I do love about October is the changing of the colors. We can see the mountains turn beautiful Autumn shades from our front window. It is awe inspiring and I wish it would last year around! We took the whole family to Porcupine Pub and Grill for Oktoberfest and had a nice brunch. Here are some pictures of my favorite subjects!

Operation Smile Utah Volunteer Dinner

Abbie and I recently had a wonderful time in Alpine, Utah, at the home of an Operation Smile supporter. The Watkins Family opened up their home and beautiful grounds to provide dinner, entertainment and a great time, for Utah's Operation Smile volunteer base. Don't worry, that's root beer Abbie is drinking! She made friends with the Osmond's too! :)