Christmas 2009

Lucky we had Nicole....and even though she lights up a room when she walks in, it was a rather quiet Christmas. But nice, don't get me wrong.
We had our Christmas Eve dinner. A full out turkey, dressing and the works, which you know is not my style, but hey, it was Christmas, right? We even bought a 'bouche' which is symbolic of the wood that the manger was made out of. (Picture of) Dad under the tree picking out which gift he would open for Christmas Eve. I got myself a new Pyramid which I love, mostly because it spins so easily! And I got new boot jeans and new boots. Colie put my outfit together. She is my fashion consultant. I'll probably fall back into my old ways once she leaves. Sigh.

It was great to talk to Elder Herway. My favorite was when his companion got on the phone and was paying compliments to Elder Herway. "He is very cheerful, and very well equipped to serve a mission, etc. etc." Then Steve-o gets back on the line and says, "I just want to testify that what Elder Grisson has just said is true!"
Oh and the story about the guy that he was walking and talking with and Elder Herway asks, "do you ever wonder about why you are here and where you came from?" and the guy stops dead in his tracks, takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, and says, "All the time." We take the knowledge of the Gospel so, so for granted!

Thanks to all of you for calling, and for your letters and gifts. You are way too good to Dad and I. I did get both of your messages Seth! Sorry we kept missing each other. Hope you had a grand day on the slopes! Yipee! Can you believe in all the excitement that I forgot to call MY mom. And to make it worse? She was all alone for the first time in her life for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. I'll be repenting of this the rest of my life.

We had a very Merry Christmas. We missed all of you, but felt your love and we send our love right back!