Brian and I went to the play "Plaid Tidings" after our family Christmas Party last Saturday night. We did manage to squeeze in running up to Mike and Jody's Ward Party to help with the kids while Jody ran Brett to the ER (see Jody's blog), and then quickly down to dinner at our own Ward party.
Anyway we made it to the play with 5 minutes to spare. Brian had mentioned earlier he wasn't sure he wanted to go, he had heard from Jody and Mike they pick out people from the audience to participate and we all know how he hates stuff like that.
We were enjoying the show and laughing at all the other people "chosen" to help out. When suddenly one of them was standing right next to me saying "what is your name" Brian had been looking away (so they wouldn't choose him) when he heard me answer "Linda", he knew he was in trouble then.
We got to go onstage and "play the bells" , it wasn't too hard and we actually did it when they wanted us to. Once each at the end, but the whole time we just knew it would be our turn. It was kind of fun I thought. They gave us a certificate, a rice krispie wrapped in plaid ribbon and a container of dental floss ( also tied with ribbon), they said we could hang it on the tree (we didn't).
Brian did great---but he got anxious after it was all over, worrying if he did it right. He did and we had fun, at least I did.
We had such a fun Christmas, everyone came out about 12:30 for lunch and then presents
Having our grandchildren close to us for Christmas was the best present of all--thanks to our kids, you made all these cute children for us to enjoy. Thanks for all your presents--best of all you precense in our lives
Papa, grandma and Zoey
Dusty and Mandi
Haylie wanted to say the blessing on the food, and Emma did'nt want to be left out, so our dinner had two blessings, how blessed could we be--thanks girls!!
Brett, Mike and Jody
Sam, Jenny and Alex
Stef and Aaron
New PG's, the nativity, songs and of course, "The Night before Christmas" then all the good little girls and boys went home for a good winter's nap, excited to see what Santa will bring in the morning. I love my family and am so glad everyone could be together this year. We are truly blessed.
Papa and the kids getting it all set, it had to drip dry after its natural flocking.
Haylie and Grandma get the lights on
Emma, Haylie and Alex helped with the decorations
Only the kid friendly decorations this year, the cookies lasted about two days, but there are still some on top. I love Christmas trees, I love to turn on the Christmas music and watch the lights dance!! Hope you all try it!!