Christmas Memories

"We recall the special Christmases that are like little landmarks in a life of a family." 

                                           Marjorie Holmes 

Last year was a landmark Christmas for me and my family...

My youngest son Erik, and his family are missionaries and they were on furlough last year. 

We were all together for Christmas. 

This was the first time I had all my grandchildren in one place at one time. 

It was special. 

     I have had some moments in the last few days just remembering some of the fun things  
                           we did, and I'm sure we each have our own favorite memories. 
                                                                  There was 
                                                                  shopping, decorating, lights and trees,
                                                                  cooking and baking, hunting 
                                                                  cutting, cooking and eating the meat. 
                                                                  Sewing and games, reading and toys. 
                                                                  Movies, walking, biking , and snow. 
                                                                  Dishes and laundry, laundry and dishes.
                                                                  Laughter and fun,and a birthday party or two.
                                            It gives me pause, reflection and tears,but more than anything
                                                    I'm thankful, really thankful for the time. 


   "There are always fleeting moments of sadness at Christmas. If they're only fleeting you're lucky."                   Andy Rooney.