CHRISTMAS 2008

Christmas Eve Bowling with the Nelson Clan
(One of my favorite things about Christmas)

Sage, Jake, Adam, Will, Sadie, Alex, Chloe, Annie,
Lindsey, James, Rachel

(missing: Morgan, Cylia, Jaxon and Ellsie)

Melanie, Amy, Mom and Me

The Nelson Gang
(minus: Troy, Cylia, Jed, Mandy, Jaxon and Ellsie)
Christmas Eve Dinner at the Deans

Judy, Roger, Me, Mike, Spencer, Michelle
(John and Tonya were at the Wade's for Dinner)
So excited to go home and go to BEDChristmas Morning!!!My 7 kids:
1) Rachel, 2) Mike, 3) Diesel, 4) Jake,
5) Sadie, 6) Will, & 7) Baby Alive (Sadie's new toy)
(She really poops and pees so its just like having another child,
doesn't that sound fun?)Christmas Breakfast at the Nelson's

Us with my parents: Robert and Ruthie

Christmas Lunch at the Dean's
Judy and Roger with their 7 Grandkids
Parker, Will, Jake, Taylor, Rachel, Abby and SadieAs I was putting away the Christmas Decorations today I really had time to reflect and think about this GREAT Holiday we just celebrated. The parties are over, presents have been unwrapped and mostly put away, holiday treats are almost eaten and gone, Christmas cards are starting to fall off the door, husbands will soon be back to their regular work schedules, and thank heaven kids will be back in school soon, but how lucky we are to always have the gospel and The love of Christ in our lives.
I have a quote I keep in my kitchen:

"I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life"

I hope we always remember Christ and His great love and sacrifice for each one of us. I am so grateful for all of the examples of GREAT Family and Friends in my life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!