2010

Happy New Year to all. I struggle with Christmas but love New Year's! Crazy huh. It was great to have the kids home and the other kids around except for Chris. We missed him and his cute family. I really have the greatest kids and they have the greatest spouses who are marvelously supportive of them and us and (we) all have the most darling and adorable children/grandchildren. I will never cease to be amazed at how delightful they are and how much I adore them. I am grateful for the blessings of the past year. It had some difficulties but there was very clear evidence of the hand of the Lord helping through the challenge. Miracles were granted and progression was made. Progression always comes with struggle if we allow for it. There were good things that happened that maybe shouldn't have happened or certainly came through the grace of God and I have had a tremendous sense of gratitude for His willingness to help my family with what they need. There were some prayers that were not answered in the way that we would have wanted them to be answered but I am certain that they were heard and that He will attend. We went to watch Lisa run her half marathon this morning. It is very inspiring. She did great. Then we took Missa and Ethan to the airport. Sorry to see them go. Loved having them. (Thanks for coming!) They are going home to move to Rexburg tomorrow! I hope that all goes well. Chris and Chira went down to see the White House Christmas Tree.....Caden says it's COLD! Corey getting ready to head out to interview some more this coming week. The kids start school again on Monday. Natalie not having to work very much. Kind of nice. Kerry out churching some this evening. He is trying to support the new ward creation on Sunday. They have to have calls issued by then. I am watching football and working on the computer. Fun (if Miss didn't have to go) and low key day. Steph made some great chimichangas for lunch. They were wonderful. Stopped by Lumber Liguidators on the way home. Narrowing our search for hardwood flooring. Time to do maintenance on and update some features of the house! All in all I am hoping that the new year will be a happy and healthy one. I am so grateful for so many tender mercies.