December was full of ups and downs for me.. . .thus not much blogging, and I am playing catch up all at once. . . sorry about three posts in one day!!
We had some hard times this month. ..
- My Mom and Dad having to return from their mission in Germany due to health issues. . . I hate Cancer. . . I HATE it!
- Our heat has given us a lot of issues. A LOT of cold days in December for us. . . .and our fireplace broke at the same time. .. NOT fun!!
But we have also enjoyed some great moments in the month.. . .
- Christmas in St George with my parents, and sister's family
- Party with David's family
- Some good basketball games for David's team
- Shopping with my Mom and Shareen in Las Vegas
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We visited the Temple Grounds in St George. It was a little chilly (well, not compared to Spanish Fork. .. . but still a little cold), but beautiful!
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They have a nice manger scene to view and listen to.
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Mia loves Grandma and Grandpa. . . even though she still won't talk to them!!
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Gingerbread house decorating. Nothing fancy, but it was fun!
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Christmas Eve pictures.
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We had a great holiday week with Mike, Shareen, Camille, and Anya. I was a horrible photographer. I snapped this photo on our last night together while the girls were watching a show. They had a fun time.
We returned home to a freezing cold house with no heat on the 30th of December! We did finally get it fixed. .. . but it was a bit of a fiasco. We have radiant heat, and had to replace the pump. . .. long story. . .. but after an entire afternoon. .. .. digging up the water main in the yard in a snow storm. . . etc. . . . long story. . . Let's just say it is working now at least. Thank goodness!