Picture at Grandin Building
So, imagine how happy we were to see our oldest daughter, her husband and their three kids when they arrived here two days before Christmas! It was fun to do many of our traditional activities like hanging stockings . . .
. . .opening new pajamas on Christmas Eve . . .
. . .leaving cookies, milk, and a note for Santa . . .
. . . and enjoying a nice Christmas meal. (It's not that exciting cooking for two, so we were glad to have a group to cook for.)
Christmas morning was fun too!!!
On other days we loved taking our family on tours around all of the Sites.
The Smith Family Farm (above) and the Sacred Grove (below)
The Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site
The Peter Whitmer Farm
The Hill Cumorah Visitors' Center
We also enjoyed Skyping with our other children in Oregon and Minnesota. We are so thankful for all of our children and their families and the kindness and love they showed us during this Christmas Season while we were away from home. We are also thankful for the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ that gives us the knowledge of the wonderful principle of Eternal Families.
I think you were missed as much as you missed the holidays at home! I can't believe you guys have been gone a year!! Keep up the great work! It is fun to hear about your experiences!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog you have. We have just been called to join you in your mission in August. We would love to correspond. Thanks, Kent & Kae Servoss, kservoss@gmail.com
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