First thing on Christmas morning we were able to Skype Jacob on his mission. He looked so good and sounded so happy. He even admitted that it was going way to fast. He loves serving in St. George right now and has been there the past 4 months. After our chat with Jacob we had two sets of missionaries and a recent convert from our ward, Wayne Douglas, over for Christmas Brunch. They always bring a special spirit into our home. Later in the day we also Skyped with Lindsey and her family and it was fun to see Tytyn so excited about all his new treasures. The rest of the day we just ate junk (waaaay too much), watched movies and relaxed.
Other than the 3 of us getting the flu over New Year's and me getting Hives for a week we've had a pretty good time together.
on the back right who we've grown to love.
For Christmas I surprised Russ and got him a new Glock.
He's been looking at them for a while now and I knew he
was going to buy one, so decided to surprise him.
One of my BEST Christmas gifts was from Jared,
washing my windows that needed it desperately!!
Jared and Matsen also restocked the firewood in the garage.
Papa reading stories to Kelsten
Jazlyn reading to Grandma
It was great to hear the piano being played again in our home!
Russ volunteered to "watch" Shelten while we played a game with the kids.
Over Christmas we had our friends the Woodburys from Draper,
Utah visit us. We met them on our Humanitarian trips to Central
America. We had dinner & then showed them the video of Nicaragua
that I just finished making for the group.
Wes had to go home early to work so he missed out on this family pic.
We're grateful they could come and hang out for a few days.
I hurry and took this cute picture right before they headed home.
It sounds like your Christmases are beginning to get really quiet like ours were at home. We did everything with everyone on the days preceding Christmas because everyone wanted to be home that day. It makes for a pretty quiet day although some dropped by during the day. It's just not the same as when everyone was at home.
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been sick. It looks like you had a great Christmas in spite of sickness.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a special time. Technology is great these days, that one can Skype with their missionary! Sorry to hear some of you were sick, that his no fun around the holidays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time with your family!! I looove the way Russ babysits! It looks familiar. It must be nice to have so much help with Jared home. Bet you hate to see him go.
ReplyDeleteThat is great you had the missionaries over on Christmas. I know I would have really appreciated that when I was on a mission. Uncle Russ and Jared are having too much fun with that gun.
ReplyDeleteMe and the boys had fun looking at the pictures of us being there. We had fun with you guys! We love you! Thanks for the Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteI hade a lot of fun. I love you.
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Wish we could have been there, but it was fun to skype with you guys that night! I love all the pictures especially of dad "babysitting" Shelten! Can't wait for you and Dad to come and visit us in a couple of weeks!
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