Bye George!

Yesterday was my good friend, George's last day of work. The lucky bum retired. It was so bittersweet. Of course, we were all so happy for him. He will travel with his wife and enjoy life! But, OH, how we will miss him!

The friendship has taught me so much and has left me feeling grateful for people the Lord places in your life and the handprints they leave in your heart. I hope someday to be as accepting and friendly as George. I will say hello to everyone I know instead of hurrying past in a busy day. I hope that I will be as non-judgemental and that I will continue laughing! I wish my good buddy more joy that the heart can hold!

Christmas Rules!

We had a nice Christmas. We are trying to start some of our own traditions. This was the first year that we opened presents Christmas morning with our kids at home! It was pretty fun. We made our usual rounds to our parents house and everyone seemed to have a great time. My dad made his famous biscuits and gravy for Christmas morning... so delicious.

Chris was so excited about his best friends, Edd and Ron, coming into town for the holidays. Everyone got together to celebrate Nolan's (Edd and Heather's son) 2nd birthday that's coming up. I was sooo sad to have to miss because my employees were all sick! So I had to go into work. Boo! But I ordered Chris to take pictures of the kids, cause they grow so fast!

Ants in the Christmas Tree

Note to self: Putting popcorn on the tree attracts ants in the tree. Not cool.

Faith of a little child

James last night said he had prayed to tell Heavenly Father that he wanted to give Jesus a gift for Christmas. He prayed that his gift would be that he would be a good boy and that he would remember to read his scriptures every night. Awwww. Warms my heart!