"Christmas in Sunny/rainy California"

Lots of Food ~ Lots of Conversation ~ Lots of Games ~ Lots of Laughter ~ Lots of Gratitude!

It was hard coming back when we were in 70 + degree weather to tons of snow, cold, ice and roads that were only partially plowed, still mostly snow. Nasty!!!!!!! It's times like this we wondered why we moved and then spring and summer comes and we're fine again ~ living in beautiful Utah!

Who's going to see what Santa brought first??? It's 2 against one girls. You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Christmas at Nana & Papa's-'08 "

Nana and the girls made graham cracker houses for an activity day. As you can see, they had fun and ate lots of gum drops, red hot and chocolate sprinkles. We had a good time followed by a little lunch. Memories!

Christmas was celebrated the Saturday before with Jeff, Jen, kids and family members. We had a big dinner, visited and opened presents together. We had a great time together and looked forward to our California Christmas with Jason and Mariah going with us.

Christmas was great this year. Due to Brynlee's cancer, emotions and hopes were high and we were truly blessed! The things that she has gone through so bravely has given us that hope. She has truly inspired each of us with her simple messages, "It's just my chemo". Being there to see how close to death she actually came, but still the smile on her face has brought us to another level of understanding that all this is for a reason. Yes, she had her ups and downs, happy and grouchy moments, but all in all ~ GREAT lessons have been and will be learned by and through this huge trial.

Lots has happened since our last update. I've updated my password to one that maybe I'll remember. ~That's a good thing.

As you can see, Jason has come home from his mission and joined the Utah Army National Guard. He's at boot camp now and will graduate (keep fingers crossed) mid Feb. Mom, Dad, Devin and Christina will fly out for his graduation and then just the 4 of us will go on to tour Nauvoo. Jason will begin other training right after graduation. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HIM!