Merry and Bright...

What a wonderful time of year this is (as long as you have a really warm coat)!

We had lots of rain which flooded the retention basin at the park 

but before all the water could drain away, 

temperatures dropped 

and our neighborhood got it's own little ice skating rink. 

Then came the snow which delighted Rascal!

He loves to catch snow!

There was a joyous visit with our juggling New England missionary 

and there were sweet gifts

given in similitude 

of the greatest gift 

 which was given to us all from our loving Heavenly Father, 

the gift of the Christ Child.

(image from LDS.org)

The sweet Pearsons came to play games with us 

and brought more of their delicious treats with them.

Then we got to see these sweethearts 

kneel at an altar in a holy temple and make covenants 

with each other before their God

so they could be sealed together for time and eternity. 

New Years wouldn't be New Years without the Allred Family. 

We're grateful they somehow made time to celebrate with us

just days after having a wedding. 

Thanks for the smoked ribs, Stephanie, Travis and Rob! 

Thank you everyone, for making this wonderful season merry and bright. 

As Hunter is so fond of saying, 

You're the real deal!

<3