Sunday night we gathered as a family at Bryan's home. Snow was on the ground and it is finally seeming like Christmas. We all were assigned to bring a dessert. We started out by each family having a 100 piece puzzle to put together. The Porters with the oldest children proved to be the winners with Jared and his gaming playing family in a close second and Bryan's last.Then it was off to 106 trivial questions about Christmas. I think that we got to 50 and then on to the next event. The christmas bells which Wyatt made. I get them out every year even though there are moans and groans. When we are through everyone admits they are really quite fun. After grandma Ballard handed out her stockings to each of the children that she has been shopping and filling for the past several weeks. Fun was had by all as we finished up with desserts and visiting. Trish's parents from Safford joined us as they are up for the Christmas holiday. After being a little scroogy this year I am finally feeling the Chritmas spirit. I am thankful for the Savior and this gospel that we enjoy that allows us to be together. In this time of strife and sometimes sorrow it is good to have faith, hope and charity.
