Missionary Moments - Christmas Morning Video

The Son of God

"There is a magic in Christmas. Hearts are opened to a new measure of kindness. Love speaks with increased power. Tensions are eased...

"Of all things of heaven and earth of which we bear testimony, none is so important as our witness that Jesus, the Christmas child, condescended to come to earth from the realms of His Eternal Father, here to work among men as healer and teacher, our Great Exemplar. And further, and most important, He suffered on Calvary's cross as an atoning sacrifice for all mankind.

"At this time of Christmas, this season when gifts are given, let us not forget that God gave His Son, and His Son gave His life, that each of us might have the gift of eternal life" (Gordon B. Hinckley, "The Son of God," Ensign, Dec 1992, 2).

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Missionary Moments - Christmas Eve at the Apartment Video

Family Christmas Party

We gathered on Christmas Eve-Eve this year which made it nice for those traveling to be with in-laws for Christmas. The turkey dinner and pies were delish! There was lots of great entertainment and tons of presents opened.

Aunt Cynth snuggling up to Lyla Claus

Some heavy-duty piano hoisting....

thank goodness for men and their muscles!

Snick & Sissy

Ry-Guy's harmonica solo...."Jingle Bells"

Kaden, Kobe, Halle & Tylee

"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Chandler, Rylan & Melissa

"When Christmas Comes to Town"

Vick on harmonica with the kids singing "Jingle Bells"

Guitar/Piano duet by Lance & Natalie

Enraptured Crowd

Kessa

Kannon

Carissa

Cameron

Nativity

Evan & Chandler

Alisha... "Unto you a child is born!!"

3 Wise Guys!

Sweet little Angels

Lyla's debut as Baby Jesus

Cousins Gift Exchange

A new phone for Deb... oh yeah!

Pajamas from Grandma

(and a BYU blanket for Carissa)

Silly kids!

Kobe wants a "mushtache" like Uncle Wayne!

Christmas Cards 2009

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From Solomon's online Christmas card

(Photo taken on Thanksgiving day hike near their property)

Cousin Christmas Drawing

Hi everyone, This afternoon Vicki's and Wayne's kids drew all the names for Christmas and here are the results: (Suzy's kids opted out as did Carissa, and we'll all just send something to Kyle).

Cameron gives to Kobe

Kannon gives to Jared

Kessa gives to Evan

Abbie gives to Chandler

Terra gives to Rylan

Tylee gives to Terra

Kaden gives to Denver

Kobe gives to Kessa

Halle gives to Abbie

Lyla gives to Kaden

Denver gives to Halle

Evan gives to Cameron

Alisha gives to Kannon

Grant gives to Lyla

Rylan gives to Tylee

Chandler gives to Alisha

Jared gives to Grant