On Christmas Eve my parents and I met my sister and her kids at Maddox for lunch. It was a beautiful sunny day. The food was yummy. It made the day go by faster for the kids (and adults). And of course they liked that they could get their Christmas presents from me.
Christmas morning we had breakfast with Uncle Sam and Aunt JoAnne. That afternoon my brother and sister-in-law and their kids Ms. E and Mr P. came for a visit.
Us red-heads have to stick together. Though something happened when I turned 40 and my hair isn't as red as it used to be.
Ms. E has her daddy wrapped around her finger-- real tight.
Grandma playing "Pop the Pig" with Ms. E, Mr. P and my sister-in-law.
My mom and I like to put together puzzles. This year I chose one from Thomas Kincade called "Flags over the Capitol." It is a beautiful picture but a very difficult puzzle. I left it for my mom to finish.
Last Christmas Eve, Ms. K whispered in my ear "It is such an exciting night." That is exactly how I felt on December 17th. I found another piece of a family history information I had been searching for. I think that the reason I like doing family history research is that it is like putting together pieces of the puzzle and seeing how everything comes together. I can easily spend hours searching for people in census records, newspapers, and other documents.
But, my new calling in Relief Society is going to put all my extra-curricular activities on hold. I am overwhelmed yet honored with the opportunity to serve. I find myself praying a lot more often. My devotional topic of "Strengthened by the Hand of the Lord" has taken on all new meaning.
Life is Good!
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