Christmas Things That Actually Happened At Christmastime!

Merry Utah Christmas! We had a holly jolly Christmas and I was very happy that it snowed a ton! I love snow!


We got caroled to by the Stevenses. They are really good--like with legit harmonies and skilled singers. How nice to be sung to by talented and enthusiastic carolers.


Rachel got stuffed into her stocking by her Oma.


Megan, Zachary, Me, and Rachel in our PJs for the Christmas Eve party. Rachel and Zachary were due at pretty much the same time. I think Rachel was born on his due date, but he went a week late. Now they can be friends! Oh, Megan is Andrew's aunt and Zachary is Andrews cousin! Ha ha...


Hungry Rachel and me on Christmas morning with our stockings.


Rachel the little elf with her elf stocking.


Rachel with her presents from Santa Claus! What a nice guy!


Going to see the lights at Temple Square. Andrew, me, Rachel (in the pack), Maren, and Wesley.

Merry Christmas! A month late, but, oh well. More pictures from our journey to come, I promise!

Happy Choir!

I've been the ward choir director for a year, and I have the hardest time getting people to come consistently. I never know how many people with sing in sacrament meeting. It is frustrating.

We sang yesterday in Church. Even though we had an 8:30 a.m. throw-it-together-in-an-hour rehearsal, we had a full choir! Five basses, three tenors, four altos, and five sopranos (and me, conducting and singing what was needed). I was so happy. We sounded good and our sound filled up the chapel.

We sang "How Great Thou Art" and I got chills. It was beautiful and I am so grateful that all these people came to sing!