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Friday, January 3, 2014

Best moments of December

We seem to be having a good old fashioned winter with lots of snow and cold.  But we haven't let it hinder our good times.  We've been keeping warm with merry hearts and enjoying some very special occasions.


It was so nice to have Bob and Marilyn visit for a few days.  We all gathered for supper at our house one evening while they were here. It was sure fun to have Roy and Kaylee and boys join us too!
Joellyn and Sarah participated in the Community Christmas concert.  Joellyn accompanied all the vocalists and Sarah sang in one song and did a little dance number with a group of girls.  We missed the girls school concerts because  unfortunately they were scheduled at the same time as our special meetings in Fort Benton.  We enjoyed so much our special meetings here and at Havre and Great Falls and enjoyed so much the workers who had time in our home.


After Great Falls special mtgs. we enjoyed a meal at Betty and Dennis's.  It was great to see Kyle and Sharman and Clarissa and Kristi and Brady and Liam.  Sweet of Betty and Dennis to share their family and darling grand kids with us for the evening!


Roger and I drove to Miles City on Christmas Eve day to be with Ash and Annie and Brandon for Christmas.  We had such a wonderful time there, even though our time was short.  Brandon is at such a cute age....learning so many new things and talking and has such a sweet nature.  I loved how he was entertained with the simple things....climbing up on a wrapped box and standing and balancing....over and over.  And having as much fun looking at the little booklet showing more toys as he had playing with the actual toy.  it sure doesn't take anything fancy to keep kids happy and entertained.  They just enjoy the simple things so much.

True love, when your gift to each other is a jacket for your favorite team, even when your favorites are rivals :-)

Thank you Ash and Annie for your warm welcome in your home.  The time was short but very sweet!



We enjoy the tradition of exchanging and opening gifts together.


I enjoyed so much when the family gathered around the piano and made some music!

I am so thankful for my kids and grand kids that I am so proud of and enjoy spending time with, for my extended family and good friends,  for good health, for plenty to eat, for warm homes, and safe travels.  My heart goes out to the less fortunate, those who are lonely, hungry, cold, unhappy, or filled with heart ache.  I don't want to take any of this for granted, and I wish all of my dear friends and family a wonderful New Year!


Till next time,

Linda