Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all! I set the camera on a timer on the tripod and hurried into the picture, it is impossible to get everyone to look good all at one time.

We played the usual game where there are a bunch of crazy presents wrapped up and everybody can steal from each other or get a new one. Cheyenne loved her tutu.

Cheyenne wrote a skit. Bailey was Santa Claus, but his beard did not want to stay on. You can see the computer chair Sara, Glen, Amy and Dave and families gave Lonnie and I for Christmas--it is wonderful! I am enjoying it right now.

Bubble gum blowing contest. We had just eaten wonderful food that everyone brought to share then everyone was given two to three pieces of gum and had to see who could blow the bubble first. Miranda won this year.

Jody made marshmellow blow guns for everybody. We had lots of fun shooting marshmellows at everyone, the most fun was when everyone ganged up against Jami. She was suppose to go to work, but was put on call for the first 4 hours.

King Midas

Bailey was in a school play this December. He was King Midas in the Golden Touch. He had "71" parts to remember. He did an awesome job and put feeling into his parts. He loves to make people laugh and will be a great entertainer someday. He loves telling me jokes and about an entertainer that is a ventriloquist. Fifth grade is good for him! He has the same teacher that Miranda had last year. She is good. He never is wanting for girls to "go with". He is a happy guy!

Progress on my view

The Stake Center is coming along. (One of the missionaries said it is going to be a stake center). Lonnie took these pictures because he felt you needed to see it's progress.

Kamy turns 8

Kamy turned 8 on 30 November. She is a cutie! Jami had a party at her house. Kamy and Sara made her birthday cake. Gammy had to work late, but she had had a date with Kamy earlier in the week. Kamy and Gammy went shopping and then made Kamy's poster for school for her birthday. Gammy had a wonderful time and Kamy seemed to also!

Stake center is growing

The church that is being built across the street is starting to look like a building. These are pictures are from Monday to Friday this week. It is going up fast now. The prep and foundation took 2 months--but isn't that how it is, a good foundation does not just happen, it takes time and lots of effort!! Bless you all!

Thanksgiving

25 people congregated to Liz and Jody's home for Thanksgiving, everyone bringing a few dishes to pass. It was heavenly!! Everything tasted so good. Of course, Jami brought the dressing (uncooked) after everyone was already eating. Skip hates being late, he is real good for Jami and may help change her ways! (Great news, Jami quit smoking!!!!!!!!!!) Jody and Liz moved couches out of the dining/family room area and put in lots of tables. Liz and Sara made 15 pies -WOW! every kind possible.
After eating there was a football game and a play that Cheyenne wrote. it
was very good!
Jami was suppose to work and extra
4 hour shift, but she was put on call so we were able to hang out with her more.
Lonnie, Jami, Liz, and Sara all read books, then we played Mexican train. It was a wonderful day, beautiful outside and warm, loving feelings inside. Much to be thankful for!!!