What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!

Tim and I were in charge in the Ward Christmas Breakfast. We had a wonderful committee. They all went above and beyond what was asked of them. We decided on having a Grinch theme. The Grinch showed up a little grumpy and mean, but by the end of the party his heart had definitely grown a few sizes!

Tim was a big help, he took care of arranging the catering for the food. We had breakfast burritos, yogurt, and cinnamon rolls. 

The Grinch was awesome. 

My neighbor Marjorie wrote a cute program and took care of all the decorations. She is a real dear. It's been fun getting to know her.

The Grinch's parents came to the party. I served in the Stake Relief Society Presidency with Jessie. It was a wonderful experience, and I learned so much from her. It was great to see her again.

One of the committee members took pictures of some of the children and families with the Grinch, and he emailed the pictures with this poem. Cute and clever...

Thank you for joining us today at our breakfast feast. Thank you for helping us enjoy the “roast beast.”

All of us in Whoville liked seeing you a lot and we feared that the Grinch, that the Grinch he would not.

But something happened this morning, all of us can say, that the Grinch his heart grew three sizes today.

The Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.

What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!

The Grinch wanted you to have this special e-mail, because attached to this note is picture-proof of our tale.

Merry Christmas!

Whew, I'm happy the party was a success and that we had enough food! It was a fun morning with our wonderful ward family.

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Christmas Morning...

Wordless Wednesday ~ Good Morning!

God does watch over us...

“God does watch over us and does notice us, but it usually through someone else that he meets our needs.”

― Spencer W. Kimball ( December 1974)

#LighttheWorld

Since a new star first appeared above Bethlehem, Christmas has been a season of light, reminding us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Together, we can celebrate His birth by making the world a brighter place. All we have to do is follow Him—His life, His example, and His teachings. In doing so, we can help #LIGHTtheWORLD.

In an increasingly dark world, we can be a bright light to those around us and a shining example of Christlike love.

“Opportunities to shine surround us each day,” President Thomas S. Monson teaches. “As we follow the example of the Savior, ours will be the opportunity to be a light in the lives of others, whether they be our own family members and friends, our co-workers, mere acquaintances, or total strangers.”

This holiday season, follow the Savior’s example and look for ways to be a light to those around you. As you do so, the light you share will reflect back and brighten your own life.

Join us in December and let your light shine in 25 ways over 25 days. (Invitation from the Church)

ThrowBack Thursday ~ The train...

Celebrating 35 years!

Lunchtime at school...

Christmas list...

As you grow older, your Christmas list gets smaller; the things you really want for the holidays can’t be bought.

Chris in Thailand...

Looks like you are having a grand adventure Chris!

Chris with his former mission companion and friend Stu.

 Watermelon drink looks delicious!

 I remember when Vivian made this cabbage dish for us.

 You look good Chris, you better come home now.