Christmas 2011

Though we were home by ourselves this year, we certainly didn't feel alone! We enjoyed a marvelous Christmas spirit and were able to video chat with all of our children. Modern techology is fabulous isn't it? As we attended church today, we felt the love of our Savior and are so grateful for his birth, life, example, and atoning sacrifice. We gratefully acknolwedge Him as our Redeemer. Here are some pictures of our very enjoyable day.

New ornaments for this year

We Skyped with Megan and family before church - though the picture quality isn't great (us taking pictures of the computer screen) it was great to "be with them".  Megan helping Justin and Emma with their presents

Hyrum and Hunter had the "paper tearing" routine down much better than the twins!

Jeremy - the always good sport - trying on Hyrum's new sphere toy:)

After church we opened some of our presents before calling the other kids

Marcie showing off her new boots & new fleece

 Baby it's cold outside!

Scott with a new shirt, new razor and chocolate turtles

We received several "family picture calendars" which we love!

Some grand children sent some pottery cereal bowls - well for Grandpa it's for ice cream.

Next came a video chat with Joy and the kids in San Antonio - we got the kids but how in the world did we not get a picture of Joy?  Sorry about that!

Sunday afternoon in the state of Washington is early Monday morning in Bagram, Afghanistan.  We were grateful Zac took a few minutes to chat with us before beginning his new day!

We ended our video chatting day with the Morgantown Turner's - bless their hearts - they had traveled all day from Salt Lake and still made time to chat before Luke went to bed!

A new piano - Luke sized!

What a wonderful Christmas day - we had visits from several ward members, talked with relatives on the phone and enjoyed a marvelous spirit of peace and love.  May we all work hard to keep those feelings all year round!