More pictures from Alana's visit

Here are some pictures of Alana carving her own pumpkin. She did it all from scooping out the seeds to the carving. (With some help of course.) Afterwards, we baked the seeds for a yummy snack. 

Arches National Park

We went to Arches National Park yesterday and hiked up to Delicate Arch. It was a beautiful day and I'm am so happy I had the opportunity to see those natural wonders. I have seen so much beauty since moving here. 

It was a good uphill hike with so much to see on the way up, but I admit I was quickly out of breath. I kept seeing children and old people making it just fine so I wondered what was wrong with me. I go to the gym regularly. I'm in pretty good shape. Aaron says I don't breathe properly. Says I'm stubborn and won't even try. Well, that's just silly. 

Balancing Rock

Taking a break 

Alana came for a week and we had a great time. Oh my, how I'd missed her. She is so beautiful and sweet. A bit of a pain sometimes, I guess like any other kid, but mostly wonderful. She comes back just before Christmas to live with me for 6 months. We're moving to Colorado soon and I think she'll love it there. Also, she'll get the opportunity to know and become close to Aaron's girls. I'm so excited about that.

In our backyard

On the chairlift high above Park City

At Bridal Veil Falls

My little monkey at the zoo

More pictures

Dressed up for the haunted train ride, the "Heebie Creeper"

First snowfall of the year



Alana and Canyon frolicking in the snow

Have you ever seen a cuter face?