Monday, November 27, 2017

11-2017 Thanksgiving in Southern Utah

Our kids wanted a family reunion over Thanksgiving, so of course we had to come to Utah to find a home big enough for six families! We always hope to hook up with missionaries who might be where we happen to be traveling. Being in La Verkin, just outside of St. George, we got to see this sister's beautiful family!
On the way through Las Vegas, we had to stop at the amazing Hash House a Go Go for their famous chicken and waffles:
Oh man, it did not disappoint! Perhaps THE best I'd ever tasted!
Watermelon Cooler!
The best place to play Playdoh is in someone else's house!
Lots of fun...
...and games!

Thanksgiving Day football is a tradition in my son-in-law's family! 
He took a great opp to throw a pass to our oldest grandson:
Good catch, good run!
He's going for the TD!
President up for the block!
What would a family reunion be without fantastic food?


My mother, Sister Chao, joined us too! Creme brûlée is a specialty of my other son-in-law:
President brought our charcoal grill up in his truck to smoke some pork roasts:


No shortage of sweets for dessert:
Egg nog is MY tradition!
Love them grandbabies!
After Thanksgiving hike:

Amazing indoor pool in neighboring Hurricane:
Prepared to get drenched!
Our photographer daughter posed us for these family pictures:

We're up to eight grandkids now:)
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken in Las Vegas is not bad, but Hash House a Go Go was better!
No better way to end Thanksgiving weekend than with a sacred blessing ordinance!
Families can be Together Forever!

Monday, November 20, 2017

Fall 2017 Missionary Visits

We count it a very special privilege to have our missionaries from Taiwan pay us a visit!
 Seafood in America is not exactly as fresh as it is in Taiwan, but there are some good seafood restaurants, even in Camarillo!
What this missionary really wanted to do was to experience Halloween at Harry Potter World! Universal Studios did not disappoint!
 We took him to our grandkids' elementary school for their Halloween parade:
 There were a lot of Harry Potters, almost as many as there were stormtroopers (my grandson being one of them).
 Breakfast burritos at a local Mexican meat market:
Heading to LAX for a stop in San Francisco before flying back to Taiwan:
 In November, the Los Angeles Temple always hosts a devotional for temple workers. As we took our seats, a sweet sister recognized me from the blog and introduced herself as one of our missionaries' mother! Her son was still serving in the field. We were so happy to meet his parents!
 This missionary had an animation conference in LA so came over for the cheapest bed and breakfast in the vicinity! Our home is your home:)
We'll even entertain your spouse while you're off doing your thing!