Christmas Eve...

Christmas Eve began by 4:30 p.m. at the Vance's where Ondalynn prepared a wonderful display of appetizers. The William's and the Caudle's were with their in-laws, so it was Dad, me, Julia and Austin. The little ones were so excited anticipating Santa's arrival. What a joy to be with children at this special time.

We held our Christmas program by the children acting out the events in the America's where Samuel the Lamanite prophecies of Christ's birth, interspersed with Christmas carols, Sydney performing on the violin and piano, and Julia V. sharing her piano piece, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies.

Then some fun games, opening presents, and hugging them goodbye so they could get to bed so Santa could come. Before leaving, the children piled on top of Julia & Austin for pictures. Julia said, "This is our life in the future." Austin said, "Times two!"

Ondalynn presented us with the gift from all the siblings, a scanner, for me to scan the boxes and boxes of pictures we have. We were so thrilled. Thank you everyone for this most needed gift.