FUN & CRAZY HOLIDAYS! ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Well, On Dec. 23rd we went from home to Brigham City, visiting David & Betsy. It was fun to see Charlie and Tyler, how they've grown and changed. Then on to visit Cindy and Kyle for about an hour, then on to Darrin and Mandy's for Christmas. The parents showed up this year, but there were some times we were wondering if they would escape like last year. Only this year instead of 15 stockings around the table, the table had only a bowl of sweets that Santa had left. I guess it was because of all those cookies Remy and Tate left for him. Becky, Jeff and family made it for Christmas Eve and Brady made if just after Breakfast on Christmas day.


We left about noon on Christmas to tend Cody and Tanner while Becky and Jeff went to a movie. Cody let us play with his puzzles and toys. We returned to Mandy & Darrin's just after supper, but in time to eat it.

In the meantime, Angie called saying that they would not be up because Ed needed the car for work. We returned home on Saturday, washed clothes, repacked and headed for New Mexico early Monday morning. I think we even made it in record time, since there was no one on the roads that early in the morning or Mike had a club foot. lol But they all liked their presents and sent some back, so they are here till someone comes to see us or we move on again. lol We took pictures of Heather doing her DDR, their crazy CP cat, they think won't last much longer, and their weird Chihuahua, that has a hurt leg and limps when he gets in trouble and on a diffrent leg each time. We celebrated Eddie's 13th birthday on Tuesday before we left for the trip back - before the snow came. Well, we found the snow in Cortez and it was with us till about Green River, but not too bad for driving.

Grandpa was a little sad about not having Grandma's 80th party he had tried to surprise her with, but I think it's just because he feels he might not be around for the next one.

Glad everyone had a great Christmas and we will see you on the next road trip heading north. Love Always,
Mom and Dad

"SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!"

I was going to do a Christmas card, but my church calling just keeps on with---just one more thing! So this is what you get; read it and weep. Oh, yes and today Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! Well it's been a great year with many great things that we can say we are thankful for. We see God's blessing in all our lives. WE have added two new members, Tanner and Tyler. Thanks for coming our way, we love you and we appreciate the parents with the courage to go for more!! We're grateful for you all and the "special" something you add to our family! We are looking forward to seeing you all during the holidays or after. Thank God for our many bounteous blessings that Heavenly Father has seen to bestow upon us and may they continue in the coming year! Let us not forget Christ and His atoning sacrifice for us. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

WHERE IS GLOBAL WARMING?

This morning when I had breakfast at 5:30 a.m. the temperature outside said -18! What global warming 10G people!? We had a great time (except I didn't get to try the garlic toast) at Tanner's blessing. Jeff, Becky and Tanner did great! And i think we had enough food and drink for all to eat. Wow what blessings we have had in this year!! Don't forget the surprise birthday party for Grandma Phyllis's birthday on January 2, Saturday. see you all during Christmas and love you bunches.

GRANDPA'S BIRTHDAY & SISTER BECK

Mike and I had split duties last Friday(20)th. I had a leadership and general meeting with the Sisters in the area. And since I had to rush off at 3:50 to pick up my members of the presidency, Mike had to do the Birthday food and Party with Grandpa and Grandma. I had an awesome time listening to Sister Beck from 4:30 till 9. I came away saying what an awesome temple session it was because I learned so much. Mostly that the Gospel plan is a triagle, with Man, Woman and God and each has a part and are responsible for that part or what ever they need to do to make that triangle complete. That triangle is family and a heavenly home and getting there and what is needed to get there. Sometimes the man is slacking, so it's our job women to get them going or if necessary to do their job for them. That is where double shift work comes in . But sister Beck says we never need to work more than a double shift. God will always take over the last shift so we can get some rest, if we make sure we are daily asking for his help. Good luck and God's blessings in your triangles or families. And Some day we will see you in our Heavenly Home. WE LOVE YOU ALL!

THANKSGIVING

Hi just to let everyone know we plan on eating about 12:30 on Thanksgivng. The assignments are for 50-55 people: Mandy & Nancy>potatoes, Becky & Cindy>stuffed celery, Ruth>turkey,dressing & gravy. EVERYBODY BRING A PIE! Oh and Angie has an appointment on the 25TH at 1:30 at Shriners, but may need a ride to Price and Ed will be bringing the rest of the family on wed. night. yeah!!! See you on Turkey day and bring your talents!

satan's world wide meeting

Satan called a worldwide convention of followers.
In his opening address he said,
"We can't keep Christians from going to church."
"We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth."
"We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their savior."
"Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken."
"So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.."
"This is what I want you to do," said the devil:
"Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!"
"How shall we do this?" his followers shouted.
"Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered.
"Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow."
"Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles."
"Keep them from spending time with their children."
"As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!"
"Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice."
"Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive." To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly."
"This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ."
"Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers."
"Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day."
"Invade their driving moments with billboards."
"Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes.."
"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives."
"Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night."
"Give them headaches too! "
"If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere." (adultery)
"That will fragment their families quickly!"
"Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas."
"Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death."
"Even in their recreation, let them be excessive."
"Have them return from their recreation exhausted."
"Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead."
"Keep them busy, busy, busy!"
"And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences."
"Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus."
"Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause." It will work!" "It will work!"
It was quite a plan!
The followers went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there.
Having little time for their God or their families.
Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes?
You be the judge!!!!!

Does "BUSY" mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?

HAIR

This is a photo of both of us at the ward trunkortreat!

Happy Halloween!