Emmett Family

Last Thursday night we went to the lighted parade and were grateful that it was above freezing.

Last Friday night we had Joe's Company Christmas Party. Joe's mom watched the kids for us. She kept them for a whole day so on Saturday we braved the storm and went to Billing to the Temple and some Christmas shopping. When we got home Saturday night we quickly got the kids to bed so they would be tired for Church, then around 8:30 we heard the doorbell. People rarely ring the door bell, most of the people we know knock as they are walking in the door most of the time, so we were surprised to hear it that late at night. We looked out side and there was a bag from our secret Santa. The kids have been excited every night to see what has come. The last two night we have been gone so as we dive up to the house we hear the kids screaming "there's a present on the porch". We informed our secret Santa via letter taped to the front door that we were going to be gone the last 5 days of their 12 days of Christmas, so last night when we got home from Crystals Christmas Program there was a box with days 6-12 on our porch. Joe is a sticker and making us wait to open them on the designated day (patients is not my Strong point).

I had my cooking class that I am in charge for Relief Society on Tuesday night and was excited when I had 10 ladies come. Everyone brought goodies with the recipe and we got to try each treat.

Wednesday we went to Lovell to Diana (Joe's moms) ward Christmas party so the kids could see Santa. They got to see him at the college earlier that afternoon but they charged a lot for a picture with Santa. So they just sat on his lap and talked to him. They had their pictures taken taken in Lovell with Santa that night. We had a great time with mom.

Thursday night we had Crystals "Holiday" Program. She was our little girl. She did the concert up in true kindergarten style. She is not afraid in the least bit being in front of people so she did her utmost to give us all a good show. She added extra dance steps and actions to every song. She entertained the entire audience.

Crystal also made a Gingerbread house in school last week .

Today is our preparation day for out trek to Douglas to visit my parents for Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS every one.