* Fed the Missionaries (both Sisters and Elders)
* Seth went out on Splits with the missionaries on a several occassions.
* Made Gingerbread Houses out of graham crackers
* Sang Christmas carols around the piano (along with the missionaries)
* Had Christmas Eve Dinner at the Chinese Buffett
* Christmas Eve and Christmas Day festivities!
* Mom went shopping at the "After Christmas" sales for gift wrap and additional decor for next year!
* Mom and Dad celebrated their 20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! They had dinner at the Hacienda, went to the Mockingjay part 1 movie and then did some grocery shopping at Walmart... exciting!! But we are more in love today and enjoy spending our time together!!
* August turned 18! Wow!
* Dad flew out to Arizona on Monday (Dec. 29th) for work and then was able to stay for the Fiesta Bowl!
* Since dad was going to be gone for the week, Mom got the idea that her and the kids should head down to Nebraska and celebrate August's Birthday, visit with family and ring in the New Year! We left at 5am on Monday morning and were back home that Friday by 5pm! It was a quick trip full of absolute fun and we're really grateful that the weather was good for us!
* Seth rang in the New Year in Williston, ND at the Stake Youth Dance. They then had a stake activity the next morning.
* Mom finished up watching all of the Hallmark Christmas movies that she had recorded. She is very sad that the holiday season has now come to an end....
Spiritually Speaking...
As this year draws to an end we embark on a new phase of life. A phase of life that includes an adult child. I'm not really ready for this and have been dreading it for the last couple of years. I know it's the natural progression of things and I'm grateful for August and all of the time we've had with him. I know we get him for at least another half year and maybe more as he decides his path and time table. I am thankful that mom and I have been able to be in the role of parents to our six wonderful children. As we emulate the qualities of our Heavenly Parents, I know we realize part of our divine potential. I look forward to this next year with hope and optimism and I'm excited for the future.
- Dad
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