The Salt Lake temple in winter.
Laura came by the house today to drop off a gift and we had a short visit. We talked about her health. She has been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and is feeling the effects. She is on oxygen at night and becomes winded if she exerts herself too much or does any stair climbing. The doctors want to do a biopsy probably sometime in January. If she does have pulmonary fibrosis the estimated life expectancy is three years. Laura has a positive attitude and is determined that she is going to live because she has so much to live for. I must say I was taken aback. I can't imagine losing Laura. That would be devastating to so many people. She is so well-loved and such a dear, dear friend and sister. We will do all we can to keep her here.
I made a short visit to Cathi's house to deliver their Christmas present, a calender featuring pictures from the life of the Savior. I gave Laura the same calender. Colton was there and I talked with him, but he really doesn't remember me. Terry, Brian, and Collin were in the backyard putting up a "fort" and swing for Collin who is three years old now.
When James got home from the job we went to his mom's to visit with her and Dawn and take them their Christmas presents. Ours seemed so meager when compared with what we received from them. We gave Lois the movie "The 100 Foot Journey" and Dawn a calender. Dawn gave us several boxes of steaks, etc. from Omaha Steaks and of course Lois had several beautifully wrapped gifts for each of us. We had a delicious tamale pie for lunch.
James went back to the job at the airport and I drove to P.F. Chang's to meet with Dennis, Denise, and Rachel. I sat and visited with them while they ate. They came down to look for a dress for Rachel for her wedding which is scheduled for June 13th. After they were finished eating we walked out to Denise's car and she handed me a box of her delicious rice krispy cookies for our family. I gave them a calender and one for them to give to Harold & Vickie.
Back at the house it was time to pack up and head for Vernon. James drove his rental and I drove Lexy. I went the Payson way. I was so tired I had to stop two times to take short naps. I stopped in Payson and got a grill burger at DQ. It was delicious. I also had to stop and buy some aspirin because I was in so much pain!
When I got to the cabin Trina and her kids were there waiting for Jared and his kids to arrive. Darrel was at work. Trina helped me carry my stuff in. James arrived shortly after I did.
Jared and his kids arrived around 10pm. It was a time of great excitement especially for Molly and Ruby, and Emmy and Addy.
Lola was in great demand.
Molly and Lola
Lola loves Anna!
Emmy and Lola
James Hayden is a handsome guy!
Jared with his baby and Trina with hers.
Trina also has a new iphone 6plus!
We are so excited to have Christmas here at our home in the mountains with our boys and their families. James built a fire in our new stove and it and the lighted tree proved a cozy setting for our visit this evening.
