We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We had Geoffrey, Emily and her kids, Megan, and Evan home and then Janelle and her family came for New Years. Lucky to be able to spend time with so many family members. I love each of these wonderful people so much.
Emily actually took this photo at Thanksgiving time since all the the grandchildren were here then.
There is a story that goes with this picture...but suffice it to say that although it was tough to get it, it turned out in the end. We chose it for our Christmas card this year.
A cool house in Medford that we went to visit during "light viewing" time
Lights at the DC temple
Megan and Dad at the temple.
We traveled down to attend the wedding of one of her former roommates
Gingerbread houses at Great-Grandma's house. I am not a gingerbread house maker.
So glad she has made this a tradition with our children and now with our grandchildren!!
Waiting for the traditional Nativity Play
The stars of the show
A shepherd with a less than excited sheep :)
There's a smile
Christmas morning
Daddy Jim came to share the morning with his kids
Megan liked her new clothes
She really did have fun....just having a little serious snack
Great-Grandma, Jimmie, and Grandpa
Evan and his loot
Trying out the hamburger he created
Jimmie making sure that Santa got his treat!
The traditional taking down the stockings photo
We were missing our tallest helper, Nate, so Meg had to help
Checking out the stockings
Mommy and Daddy with Jimmie and Lorelei
Evan, Steve, and Grandma
The best part of my day (and probably everyone else's) was getting to talk to Nate.
He looked great and right away challenged us to set goals for ourselves to improve our own lives and share the gospel. We were able to have everyone join on the google chat which was so fun. Even Chloe had permission to join the call. Love this boy so much!!
Geoffrey had to go back home the Monday after Christmas. It was so good to have him here, though. The Robertson family came for New Years to join us. They were supposed to come on New Years Eve, but because of an upcoming storm, they came a little early. We had a great celebration including our new addition to the "fondue" party...the chocolate fountain!! Not sure how I don't have pictures of that event. Ha ha!!
Here's Jamesy telling some kind of story!! Love him so much!!
Unfortunately, the darn stomach bug came and got us again the day after our big celebration. Not everyone got sick, but quite a few did. Sorry guys. Even Meg got sick after going back to Utah. But, in spite of it all, we loved being together and had a wonderful time.
Happy New Year 2016!!!!
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