Merry Christmas a year in review

 

the Christmas necklace

Necklace made from Jims mom's jewelry. This is a creative way to keep the memories alive.

here we are with Nikki and family as we celebrate the season. 

we spent some time at BYU art museum which has a wonderful display of art from the old testament, The grandkids are getting so big and so mature ,  Parker is thinking about which college to attend, He already has many credits that he can use  from attending classes in high school that will carry over to college. And all the girls are so talented and fun to be around.

we are so glad that they took the long drive through the snow to spend time with us this Christmas season. AND we love these thoughtful gifts !!!

 

Morrison cousins celebrate

Morrison cousins together as we celebrate our family love

we miss the ones that couldnt attend this time but love that we could have so many at our home at this time

we met for brunch

I even made my quinoa veggies which some wanted the recipe for!! super healthy

Sure am glad that we could share fun stories, Our moms never disappoint in the fun, sometimes outrageous things they did. But all and all we love each one and love that we can remember the joy of being together. 

 

tis the season

sharing the season of THANKSGIVING  which leads into our Christmas celebration is my favorite time of year,  for we come together

our hosts with love , Jason and Valerie,

we think alike and sometimes dress the same!!

KAI sharing her color guard adventures

white Friday at the Detroit temple, the best way to save!

and then we roll into the Christmas season, here they are preparing for the string concert

family seasonings are almost always spicey

the 5k run to help others, donate for your charity, this one was epilepsy 

cleaning up others yards was a youth activity, and we love being outside together serving one another

we also served with the Salvation Army and to keep warm we kept the beat going by bopping along to our own made up tunes and beats

cup stacking at Eriks birthday

joys and love as we remember that our 25 anniversary is just around the courner

selfie  with Erik and Val  ,,he brings great joy.!!!!

 Most of the time we visited he wanted to be tested in geography  and so we all learn together and be reminded of how blessed we are to be able to learn and   together,  in both temporal and spiritual knowledge.THANKS for the memories and LOVE

 

helping hands that love

At Derek and Missy's for a week while they were traveling  for the Larkin Mortunary family business, I had many great moments to see the talents and love shared among Jake, Layla, Kallie and Izaak. One day I figured I spent 5 1/2 hours in the car driving to school, swim, dance. guitar, and here is Jake preparing to play the organ at church! Oh and many trips to get food.

These are the times that I will remember with LOVE AND JOY. oh how  my love increased with service