Christmas 2010



Christmas morning would not
be the same without a picture on the stairs

Andrea, Jane and Paul flew from SLC to Colorado on Christmas Eve. What was a fun day!  We came home to Longmont and watched our traditional Christmas movie, "The Muppets Christmas
Carol."  The kids were tired, so they had a good nap but sang along to "Here comes Mr. Humbug, Here come Mr. Scrooge" and "One more Sleep 'til Christmas"  We were happy to be together.  We enjoyed carolling that evening to a few families in our ward, as well as reading the Christmas story.   That has been a wonderful  tradition through the years.

We feel very blessed.  We had a fun Christmas morning with good food and thoughtful gifts.  We spent the day playing games and enjoying the time together.  As Sunday approached, we thought of our Savior, his birth, and love for us.  It was good to all be in church together on Sunday.  That evening we had a wonderful dinner with the big Prestwich clan.  We spent the next couple of days with them, playing dodge ball, eating, and going to the temple on Tuesday.  My heart was full as I looked around the endowment room and saw Andrea, Jane, and Paul - along with my other family members.  It was a wonderful Christmas!

Andrea has one more semester at LDSBC.  She has done very well!  We look forward to seeing all of her accomplishments at the night when she shows off her portfolio.

Paul and Jane will be starting a new chapter in their lives.  Paul has accepted a job with Honeywell in Arizona.  They fly there tomorrow.  Good luck, Paul!   Jane is a full-fledged dental tech now and hopes to find a job as well.  We are proud of them.   

It has been a blessed 2010.  Have a wonderful new year in 2011!  Remember to stay close to those things that are most important!