Youth Temple Trip

The day after Christmas, the youth in our ward went on a temple trip. It was great!  We first went to the Mall in D.C. and different groups went to different museums.  After that we went to a church near the temple and ate lunch/dinner, and then we went to the temple.

 Before we headed off to the different museums.

 Looking at the lights

And speaking of temples, the Philadelphia temple has progressed greatly. :)

The Missionary in Mongolia

These pictures were sent to us by a Missionary Couple in Mongolia.

 Abe and his Companion at their Christmas celebration.

 Abe and his Companion about to leave (Abe said it was negative 15 degrees at the time).

 One more picture...

Abe at his district taco dinner.

"I know I'm handsome, but can this be the last picture?"

We love and miss Abe and Lizzy!  They are doing the Lord's work, and that's the greatest service they can give him.  Abe wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Burn

If it looks like it hurt, it did.  I was ironing something for church, and I ended up ironing my finger too.  It's already looking better, though.  It was a lot shinier earlier in the day, and I think I'm going to get a blister.

CPFA Concert

This year CPFA had a combined Vocal and Instrumental concert.  We all sang the" Hallelujah Chorus" as the ending song, and it went really well.  Sorry, I didn't get anymore pictures.

John and Rebekah play "Jingle Bell Rock."

Christmas Caroling

We had a caroling party at Leah and Shane's on Saturday.

We had a wonderful meal, and sang our Christmas favorites.

Singing together.

Cutie Simon.

Santa Baby.

White Elephant

On Friday we had a White Elephant party with our church and school friends.  

Toni deciding who to steal from.  Mom watched Evie,

because Shana and Mike went to a White Elephant too, 

and she really like Zach's hat.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It finally snowed a full out snow this past Sunday.

It looks like it might be a white Christmas this year!

There's a tree in the Grand Hotel,

one in the park as well,

And this one isn't sturdy and doesn't grow.

And presents on(der) the tree!

Christmas Tree, Christmas Brunch

We set up our tree on Black Friday.

Putting it together.

On with the ornaments.

Macy's Christmas Village.

I almost screamed when the hand of Christmas Present touched my neck.

At the Church Christmas Brunch, I asked for a $500 Macy's Gift card.

I found out that Santa is a cheapskate, since he told me to talk

to my mom about it.... And yes, I'm wearing Dad's sweater.

Bekah wanted a new camera, since hers just died.

John wanted coal.... no really, it's true.  And let me tell you,

it took us forever to convince him to sit on Santa's lap.