Disney on Ice Baby!

Fun times with some of the cousins at Disney on Ice. Pictured above (mom, Jacob, Luke, Ty, Chad)
Peter Pan is my all time favorite Disney movie. I think it's because I loved Barrie's book so much as a little girl. The story is always magical to me and has never lost anything! You just have to love Tink! I remember watching her flying as a child (I didn't realize she was on a cable) through Disneyland during the firework show. It was amazing to me! I also remember watching the fireworks from Disney and eating popcycles on our lawn during summer nights when we lived in Orange County. Those are fun memories!
Pictured: Luke, Ty, Naomi, Seth, Isabelle, Jacob
Jacob and Isabelle watching the show. Isabelle reminds me so much of Chad as a baby, so did Jacob though! Jacob's favorite parts were Lion King, Little Mermaid and Peter Pan. Everyone missed our out of state cousins!

Draper Utah Temple Open House

First of all, what a gorgeous temple, wow. We loved all the mill work and art inside. It was really wonderful to take Jacob (Elise and her crazy schedule couldn't come.) We missed her, but she did get to see our Mt. Timpanogos Temple before it's dedication. This was Jacob's first open house and with pamphlet in hand, he took a great interest in it!

It was a unique opportunity for him to see where important special events happen and with the timing so close to his adoption anniversary it was wonderful to show him how we were sealed together as a family forever. He comprehended more than I thought, and had lots of questions. It was a good day.

Ward Progressive Dinner

What a great evening! We need to do it more often. Grilled Steak & Portobello Mushroom Fajitas were on the menu. Everyone brought yummy sides. It was so fun to catch up and visit. Afterward we headed over across the street to the Gibson's home for great desserts with other couples. Someone commented it looked like adult trick or treating with everyone out in the neighborhood carrying their pots and dishes of delicious food to each other's homes. Thanks Kinsers for organizing! (Pictured: Bishop & Christie Hoopes, Lynn, Mark & Joelle Asplund, Stephanie & Jody Rookstool)

Happy Birthday Grandma Christensen

We had a fun celebration with a Cafe Rio dinner, presents and cake with chocolate truffles. Thanks for being a wonderful Grandmother Betty! It was a fun evening and we watched A.I. at Grandma's request! (We all love it too-- and can I digress for a moment and state we are all happy Tatiana has gone bye bye?--albeit almost clutching the American Idol sign in her arms, but, she's gone) We missed our niece Haley that night, we'll have to do it again! ;-)