christmas 2014

First, let me say, we had a lovely Christmas. Epic is the word that comes to mind. Becuase of work schedules etc, this was THE year to make the drive to Sandpoint and we are so glad we did since the farm is now up for sale so Christmas turned into a last hurrah, of sorts. ALL the kids and grandkids were there and it was wonderful - we like all 33 of us.

Here are some snippets of life.

Christmas Eve was a fantastic nativity play written by Aunt Jessica featuring the shepherds trying to get others to come and see the baby in the manger. It was GREAT and the Spirit was there to testify of the Savior's birth.

We had one really great snowstorm and it was beautiful! Nelson and Willie especially loved plow duty on the tractor with Uncle David and Uncle Michale (kind patient men).

We played hard in the snow until late. It was magical.

Other snow fun: sledding, sliding on the ice and being pulled behind the truck in a wheel-less wheelbarrow.

A lovely little stomach bug wound it's way through the family over the two weeks, but despite some throw up etc, it was a fantastic Christmas.