CHRISTMAS TOGETHER

VISITING CARTHAGE
What a sacred place and a sacred experience.

CHRISTMAS IN NAUVOO
There was such a beautiful spirit there - We spent 3 days in Nauvoo. We enjoyed learning about the families that had lived there, were humbled by their sacrifices and were touched by the
Spirit that resides there still. We attended a bell concert and a play, had a 2 hour carriage ride- bundled up in blankets, learned to make rope and candles, ate gingerbread cookies, toured homes, attended a schoolclass, received a brick, a horseshoe and a nail ring, and heard the gospel preached and testimonies borne. We loved being there in the winter - there were only a handful of other visitors - so we had the place to ourselves! I would HIGHLY recommend this time to visit!

MIKA - THE NEWEST EDITION TO THE FAMILY!
We just weren't the same without a great pyrenees puppy.

CHRISTMAS EVE JAMMIES & SLIPPERS

Our family was together at long last - It was a wonderful & relaxing time . I am sure that no one in the picture will be thrilled to see this "early Christmas morning - no make-up" picture ...but this is my heaven right here...my family snuggled together. (Rance and I were snuggling off camera!)

GANNON - The sweetest!