I love Christmas, but this year was a bit different for us. My mother left for a full-time mission on Monday December 28th. So Christmas was sort of taking a back seat while we got her ready. Unfortunately--she had no gifts to open, because they had all been given to her earlier so we weren't trying to figure out how things worked in 3 days.
I did have one present for here, however in all of the confusion it has taken up residency in a spot other than where I thought I put it! I have no idea where it is--I even cleaned in the general area two days before and then on Christmas Eve--but to no avail---I just can't find it and just don't remember where it is!
Back to Christmas--it was a day filled with visitors, new friends, and toys coming out every crack in the woodwork and wrapping paper filled almost every garbage can in the house. Our recycling can is pack to the hilt--with no budging and still have quite a bit of stuff to stuff in there. We are going to have to double dip on the garbage tomorrow---as soon as they empty them, pack them up an take them across the street for another round. Even all of neighbors bins were full and they have no children!
On Sunday, Mom gave her farewell talk on Service. She did a great job and was completely overwhelmed by the fact that the back doors to the chapel had to be opened for more guests! She was totally honored.
It was nice to see--even if only for a few minutes--cousins that we haven't seen since the last wedding, I think it was Jenny's, but not sure. Cousin's children we have never met or seen or only saw when they were babies and then they were off to their various homes and families--after all it was the Christmas holiday and they had other places to be.
I promise when she comes home, we will have an open house and it will be in the summer and can be outside and we can talk for hours!!!
I hope everyone's Christmas was wonderful and that you and your families have a Prosperous and Happy New Year!
Fhe.......
9 years ago
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