Christmas 2010

We started off our Christmas celebrations this year, by putting together puzzles for Christmas Eve after a dinner that I slaved over, Papa Murphy's pizza. The kids put their puzzles together while we listened to some Christmas stories by O. Henry that Kevin had downloaded from Audible. Then the kids opened their sibling gifts and Kevin and I opened our gifts from the kids. Then we watched Christmas movies, read Luke 2, said family prayers and the kids went to bed.

Santa came early and then Kevin and I were able to have visions of sugarplums dance in our heads.

We've been able to compromise and get the kids to stay in bed until 7:00am. You'd think all these teenagers would WANT to sleep in, but the magic of Christmas morning is still alive at our house. At least for Jeffrey as the picture shows.

Kevin's sister Terri had us this year and she made us all our own personalized snuggies. With as cold as it is today I must say it's the perfect gift.

Thanks Terri.

Merry Christmas 2010

Horsley Christmas Party 2010

We had our Horsley Family Christmas party on Sunday Dec. 19th. We were able to celebrate Lydia's birthday as we celebrated Christmas together as a family.

We missed having John, Sherri, Nathan,David, Greg, Janice, Taylor and Morgan. We love you guys and miss having you with us when we're blessed to get together.

Thanks for opening your home to all of us Baldwins. I love our family.

London

Kevin went to London last week with his boss and all he got were these soso pictures. Guess next time I'll have to go with him and show him how it's done.

Christmas at the Hurst's

Kevin got home from London late last night so we decided to put christmas up this afternoon. I got new decorations for the tree at the after Christmas sales last year so it was fun to have new things to decorate this year.

I also buy a new Christmas toy every year to add to our collection. We've gotten quite a few to put under the tree until the presents come.

My favorite decorations are the nativities. It is the reason for the season after all.

Be near me Lord Jesus I ask thee to stay, close by me forever and love me I pray.

Follow the Prophet...in this there is safety and peace

Finally! Got the stuff I bought at the case lot sale put away. It really does make you feel safe and at peace to know you have followed the prophet and are prepared for what may come.

Christmas Concerts

Janna and Jeffrey had their Jr. High Choir Concert tonight. Both choirs did a fantastic job. I texted Amberly to tell her she would be proud of how well they did and she said she was on her way to HER choir concert. I wish we could have gone to support her. I'm glad she's enjoying college so much. Looking forward to having her home for the winter.