Christmas on the mountain always starts with the light parade. We make a batch of hot chocolate and bundle up and head down to main street. The kids have a blast listening to Christmas music and waiting for the parade to start. We were grateful this year it wasn't too cold! We had our ward party were the adults got to act out the Nativity play, the kids favorite part was King Herod. Bro. Stroud really got into his part and the kids had lots of questions about that part of the Christmas story when we got home. They got to see Santa! That was their favorite part! Poor Lia wanted to ask Santa if he would bring Josh home for just a couple of days and then he could take him back to Mexico. I'll have to admit, I've been in a funk myself missing the boy. We decided to stay home for Christmas. I'm glad and sad at the same time. The kids had fun! We however spent most of the holiday break sick. It started in Safford and just worked it's way through the family. We didn't get as sick as some of the family, but it was no fun. We were able to feed the missionaries for Christmas eve breakfast and then got to talk to Josh. Big stinker gave me the wrong phone number! The poor lady I kept calling had no idea what I was asking and I had no idea what she was trying to tell me. 45 min later Josh called and was like are you going to call? Not a clue! We talked for a couple of hours. I am so impressed with him! He is growing and changing so much. His accent was so cute! We forgot to get the stuff to record the call...bummer! He is missing family and is stressing over what to do with his life when he gets home. The kids were so excited to be able to visit with him. He sends his love to everyone, he asked about all of the family and wanted updates on how everyone is doing. We started reading the Book of Mormon together, that will be fun. It was awesome to hear how his testimony has grown. What a blessing he is for our family!
Christmas morning was mellow, the kids don't have their big brother's internal clock and slept in. We finally broke down and got them a wii... they had been asking for one, but said..."it's no use, we'll never get one!" When Lia realized what they got she held the box over her head and just yelled, "we got a wii!" I'll have to admit, it's been a blast! Our family is so blessed, we had an amazing Christmas. I am constantly reminded how lucky I am. We love each of you!
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