MERRY CHRISTMAS

John, Jeff and Kim at Children's Museum

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It is time to up-date this blog.  I don't have Chad here to hold my hand so I will need to figure this out on my own. Christmas is fast approaching and so is our mission. We haven't had much time to think about Christmas but I guess it will happen without us.

Lacey's creek

On our way home from Oregon we stopped off in Montana and had a nice visit with Linda and Rick.  We enjoyed nice walks along their lane, good food and conversation.  I don't think anyone ever had a better sister than I have (Rick's not bad either).

Tyson and teacher

Thanksgiving was spent with our Colorado family. We attended Grandparents Day at Liberty Commons School where we won the prize for having the most grandchildren at the school (9). We blew the competition out of the water. Our Grandchildren have wonderful teachers and it was nice to meet them.

The cook is tired out

We enjoyed Thanksgiving at Kim's house. Lamar, once again, out did himself with the turkey which he soaked in a cranberry brine and then BBQ on the grill. It only caught on fire once.  He also made home made rolls which were amazing.  The rest of us added the sides and of course an assortment of pies. So yummy!

Sam enjoying the Turkey leg

Gover Family

The following week, John and Wendy went on an Anniversary (20 yrs)/Birthday (Wendy's 40 yrs) trip to London, Paris and New York.  Dad and I had the privilege of staying with Tara and Amanda. They did a good job of taking care of Grandma and Grandpa. 
        
We are back home now. We have moved down stairs. I think everyone needs to move every 18 years or so. We literally moved everything from up stairs to down stairs and got rid of a lot of things. We are feeling settled now for a minute.

McKinnon Family

Last week we had the opportunity to attend the office classes at the MTC. Actually I called the MTC and begged them to let us come and get a jump start on all that we need to learn. They were so kind to let us sit in on the classes. So much to learn but the spirit was strong and the young instructors were so kind and patient with the Senior Missionaries.  

Yesterday Drew and Sara joined us in the Temple where we completed 80+ family file sealings.  We nearly completed all the names on my temple list. It was a good feeling to see them completed.

Seth at his Winter Program

Two more weeks until we enter the MTC for real.  Their is still much to do to be prepared. We are grateful for this time of year and for the birth of our Savior. We realize how very blessed we are to have the gospel in our lives and in the lives of our precious children and grandchildren.  We love you all and hope you will have the happiest of Christmas's with your families.     Love, Mom