Ft. Collins, Colorado
153rd operating temple
Dedicated: 16 Oct 2016
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Jesus Christ, Spirit of
Philippians 1:19
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Book of Mormon
Moroni 1-5
"Come Follow Me"
"His name shall be called wonderful" Light & Peace
Jesus's Name
Chief Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20
OctGenCon
Legacy of Encouragement
President Henry B. Eyring
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
Mormon begins in the first verses of Moroni 7 with a testimony of Jesus Christ, of angels, and of the Spirit of Christ, which allows us to know good from evil and so be able to choose the right.
Brian bought us breakfast along with two nights in the San Marcos. Even though we are scheduled for breakfast at Sheri's at nine, James wanted to have breakfast here first. I stayed up late last night wrapping and watching movies and walking so I was very "perky" this morning. I wanted to stay in the room and take a shower and get ready to go to Sheri's. He sent me the menu and I picked out what I wanted, stuffed French toast with fresh strawberries. It was delicious. I couldn't finish it all so James helped. He also brought orange juice but there just wasn't any room for it.
We were a little late getting to Sheri's. She actually texted just as we turned into the neighborhood and said she had all of this food but nothing to serve it on. I told her we would be there in less than a minute.
Sheri's house smelled so good when we walked in. I guess it was the bacon. She was cooking bacon and making scrambled eggs. Brian and Kim brought sausage gravy and biscuits. Darrel's family was late but when they came they brought a big batch of cinnamon rolls. Stacy sent orange juice with Paul and the boys. We got to see Alex and Dallin for the first, and last time. Alex ate and left and so did Dallin. We got to visit with Michael before he left on his motorcycle. James brought in the Trezise gifts without letting the dogs out. That was quite a challenge. All of Sheri's family was at the breakfast, Kim, Brian, Paul, Adam, Dallin, Michael, Joshua, Darrel, Trina, Addy, Rowan, Ruby, and Lola and James and I rounded out the group. I love this tradition we normally do on Christmas day but changed to Christmas Eve because Christmas is on Sunday.
This is the only picture I took this morning.
It is a beautiful sun shiny day in Chandler, Arizona. I am grateful to be here when the weather is this nice. After breakfast Ian went to work and the rest of the family, including Joshua, went to A mountain for their traditional Christmas Eve hike. Trina and Darrel's family have this tradition too and they also went. Here are some pictures.
While these guys were hiking, James and I were napping. I had to build up some energy to finish wrapping all of those gifts before going to see James's mom and Dawn.
My nap was short because I just kept thinking of all of those gifts I had to wrap. I wrapped and watched movies on my phone most of the afternoon. Finally I was finished and it was time to make deliveries. Our first stop was Kim and Brian's. I always like to see their tree. Kim & Brian's gifts are always service to others and I am grateful for that. Sheri left our gifts from their family at Kim's.
Next it was Stacy and Paul's. Of course we were greeted by yapping dogs, especially Sophie. For such a small dog she has a big bark. We stopped at Sonic after Stacy's and got Slingers and I got a drink.
When we got to Tempe Rebecca and Brent, Nathan and Scott were there so we got to visit with them. I put Lois and Dawn's gifts under the tree. We visited for awhile before Rebecca and family left. Of course Dawn tried to feed us. She had some good bean dip and she gave me the recipe. As we got ready to leave, Aunt Faye and Uncle Paul arrived. Paul is 93, Faye 87 and Lois is 95.
Back at room 101 I set up a place for our gifts. I know that one of the ones from Lois is a quilt and I am so excited! James went to bed while I wrapped his gifts. I am finally finished!
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close to family Christmas activities.
They were there from the 21st-24th
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