I am grateful for those who have cared for me when I was ill and for the opportunity to care for others.
Moroni 1-5
When have I been blessed because a priesthood holder fulfilled his responsibilities?
GC: Gratitude on the Sabbath Day by President Henry B. Eyring
"The fact that we are able to gather with even one other Saint and partake of the sacrament will help us begin to feel gratitude and love for God's kindness. The blessing of love we receive will make it easier for us to keep the commandments to "always remember Him."
I am grateful for the bishop and his sweet family.
We fixed a big breakfast this morning: Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and biscuits.
Afterwards Molly, Emmy and I did some crafts.
Molly made a Christmas tree and Emmy made a
snowflake.
Jared said it is a tradition for their family to go to a movie on Christmas Eve. This year they wanted to add something to this tradition and wear the new pajamas they get for Christmas which they open on Christmas eve. Molly and Emmy helped Jared wrap Kacey's pajamas.
It was a joint effort.
I am sure Jared appreciated their help.
Here they are opening their pajamas, starting from the youngest to the oldest, except for Jared:
Molly
Nice!
Emmy
Emmy's top was a little small but she
loved the bottoms!
Anna's shirt had a dog on it.
James was so excited he changed his clothes immediately!
A picture of Elvis on the top.
Kacey got lama pajamas!
She said why lamas and Jared said, "Why not?"
Everyone except Kacey and Jared wore pj's to the movie.
They went to Lakeside and saw "Sing."
Before they left, a relaxing moment in front of the
TV with grandpa. I like Anna's pajamas!
Back in the valley Sheri had her annual Christmas Eve hike up A mountain. Here are the people who joined her three years ago and then today:
Three years ago.
Today
What a fun tradition!
I made a roast beef dinner for everyone when they got home from the movie. Kacey helped clean the kitchen after dinner which I really appreciated.
Also, I opened Sheri's gift, a wooden shadow nativity which is really neat!
Jared, Kacey, Emmy, and Molly went on a Razr ride but they had to cut it short because Jared was cold which really annoyed Emmy. That girl loves action!
We had a Christmas miracle this evening. Snow! It was beautiful and we were all excited! We are going to have a white Christmas.
The kids went to bed and Jared and Kacey wrapped gifts and got ready for Christmas morning.
