This and That in December, Part 2!

Always fun and festive at the Ward Christmas dinner!

Darryl and Amanda made a trip to Seattle as a 50th birthday gift for Darryl,

and they both enjoyed it immensely!

Shafers took Kathryn and Hannah to see the lights on Temple Square.

Bethany singing in her choir concert.

She's in the middle of the yellow circle.

Aubrey playing the clarinet in the band.  

She's easy to spot as she is wearing a Santa hat!

Fun family dinner with Harrisons, Harrisons, Shafers, Kathryn and Hannah!

This is a fun picture with Bethany and Aubrey as twins!

Dog cousins!?

It looks like Caleb had a fun Christmas!

This is a picture Heidi received from Camille's teacher:

they had to decorate their house based on the book they read.

Jacob and Lily turned 11!!

Everyone in this family got a new duffle bag for Christmas.

When I asked if this meant they were going on a trip soon, I got this reply:

We were tired of hearing "this zipper is broken or this bag is torn."

Just got these from Amanda: 

Our missionaries serving in December!

On the 21st Joshua got to do his first long drive by himself after getting his license.

He and David went to the temple and then came to our house for lunch!

Penny turned 15 on the 29th.

Also on the 29th Grandpa sealed a couple in the Sacramento Temple.  That night we attended their wedding reception along with some of the Melanchuk family. The three boys stayed at our house and we were amazed at this structure that Michael built following his own made up pattern!

Taught our Primary class for the last time.  

They performed some songs for the Primary today.

We love each one!

And here is how we will be celebrating New Year's Eve!

Caleb says: Happy New Year everyone!!