True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord's time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours."
Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 2006, 41
Monday, December 6, 2010
Abby is 7
Tammy the receptionist enjoying giving gifts
Abby loved her Disney Princess dress
Micah is so talented putting this cake together in a very short time.
Abby wanted an American Girl doll but she was just as excited to have this Madame Alexander doll.
Putting together Nativity scenes with stickers
The kids put on sheets to become an Angle Choir
The next best thing to camels.
Saturday was quite the day with so many things to do here in Virgina. Besides preparing for a huge Christmas Program at Church starting at 8 AM with decorating and rehearsals, there was the need to prepare for Abby's birthday party and making a very specific cake requested by Abby and then a specific dinner again requested by Abby. Mixed in, the receptionist in their apartment building wanted to throw Abby a party. To the credit of the receptionist, she saw everyone coming and going and suggested they just come down for gifts. When we arrived she had so many gifts for Abby it was like Christmas and not to leave the others out she had bought each of them a winter coat. With all that going on there was still the birthday party and off to the Christmas program. Abby was so excited about her day and appreciated her gift so much. It was nice for us to enjoy the Christmas Program because ours at home was Saturday too. It was also nice for us as Steven sang several group songs and then a solo.
The begining of our happiness - front row: Paige, Heidi, Lisa, Amanda, Kristi; back row: Randy, Rick, Eileen, Steven. We started with 7 children and have now added 6 spouses and 25 grandchildren - the Joy and Happiness just multiplies!
Lisa and David
Our grandchildren - Gunnar, Qatar, Ezekiel, Cenneidigh, JT
Kristi and Karl
Our grandchildren - Kylie, Elle and Cordie and Adelaide
Steven and Micah
Our grandchildren - Connett, Benjamin, Gideon, Abigail, Peter and Eliza
Randy and Heather
Our grandchildren - Tyler, Jacob, Lily, Alyssa and Grace
Heidi and Doug
Our grandchildren - Martin, Roxie, Zoey and Hudson
2 comments:
That looks like a fun/busy day.
The receptionist bought the kids jackets? Wow she must love those kids. After all I'm not sure how someone couldnt love those kids. Miss them tons!
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