New Year's Eve - December 2017

We had a lovely time on New Year's Eve.

We ate (again I can not remember what) but I did make eclairs. 

This was a lovely treat. 

We watched movies and did puzzles and sat by the fire. 

Then Peter made the night fantastic by finding a really old box of fireworks. It had some sparklers, snaps, and flowers. 

 I believe this is the first time Samantha had ever played with a Sparkler. 

Samantha did not make it to midnight but the rest of us said farewell to 2017 and hello to 2018 together. I look forward to all that 2018 has in store for our family! 

Christmas - December 2017

Christmas is Magic! 

We had such a wonderful and relaxing day. 

 We were blessed to have the missionaries over for Christmas dinner and some games. 

I can not even remember what we ate but we sure had fun playing our new game of Speak Out.  

 

I do not remember the last time I laughed so very hard! 

Christmas Eve - December 2017

Look at us all dressed up for Christmas Eve.

We make a good looking crew don't we. 

 But we are not all stiff. 

 And let us not forget Frank! 

 While we were rehearsing for the Christmas program at church, Samantha took my phone and shared some 3 year old perspective. 

This last picture is of Joseph holding this tiny little foster baby boy of my friend's.  I was holding him and Joseph just kept reaching and reaching for him so I finally gave him over. He likes babies and has always been gentle. I look forward to the day that I get to see him with his own babies. 

Fort Worth Museum - December 2017

With a long Christmas break before us we started it off with a trip to the Fort Worth Museum. 

We all had a good time. 

 I made this BB8- Joseph was impressed. 

I am grateful for fun times with my family.