Wednesday, December 17, 2008

7 days until Christmas

Only 7 days until Christmas and I am so excited! I heard a really neat thing today at work that I wanted to share, it's about Christmas. A friend says that she does it every year for her neighbors and it helps them(herself included) remember the true meaning of Christmas. She buys a nativity set and delivers one peice a day leaving the baby Jesus until the day after Christmas, on the baby Jesus gift she leaves she asks the question, "Did you remember the true meaning of Christmas this year?". This helps her family and the families she is delivering it to remember the true meaning of Christmas. It's neat!

Christmas time is so fun and I love the feeling of it! It's neat to have so much time with your family, give things to people you love and even people you don't know, bake yummy things, smell the smells of Christmas time, enjoy laughter and remember our savior. This year I am definately able to remember our savior more because I am teaching it to the little ones in my primary class. It is an awesome reminder of why we even have Christmas!

We are leaving to California in 5 short days and I can't wait! It will be fun to see the California family and get to know them a little more. This is a special year as well because Kip's mom and dad are leaving for the mission. I am excited to be able to go and see them give there farewell talk and spend some time with them since they will be gone for a while.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

15 days until Christmas

Only 15 more days until Christmas and 13 days until California. I'm so excited to be going to California for Christmas and I am loving this Christmas season. Working at Focus helps me remember that not all people are as fortunate as I am. I am grateful for the opportunities that come to me and for the smiles it brings to others faces when I am able to help!

Monday night we got to see Cache perform at his choir concert and he did so good! He looked very handsome and sang every song. I am grateful for him inviting us to come watch him.

Last night I got to go see my Grandpa and Grandma Barker with Cassie and Noah. We got to visit and enjoy the time spent together. They were so cute to go and get us all of this yummy food just for the visit we had with them.