Sunday, December 16, 2007

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas


All smiles for the camera, Anna and Megan are being sweet girls in anticipation of Christmas. Anna is sure to ask every day what number is it now Mommy? We proceed to glue a cotton ball on Santa's beard counting down the days until Christmas. Last night we had a family Christmas party with the Clayburns. We all had a nice time. Anna and Megan exchanged gifts with their cousins. They both loved their presents: A littlest pet shop puppy and a Dora ABC book/magna doodle. Earlier in the day Wayne and I took them shopping to find gifts for each other. Anna is excited to give her sister some dishes so she can cook. Christmastime is busy, fun, full of traditions.
I have been reflecting about the wonderful life I am blessed with not just now but everyday, all year, the past, present and future. I don't know why or how I am so blessed. I am blessed with the knowledge of the gospel, its teachings burn within my heart. My children aren't perfect but they are precious and sweet and full of love, a gift from Heavenly Father. My husband is patient and kind and good, devoted and hard working. I have good health, a nice home with all of my needs met and more. My family and friends are considerate, kind and always willing to help out. I am so grateful to my Father in Heaven for all of these blessings, even when I am not always deserving of such a life. I want to live each day to be more deserving of these beautiful blessings I have been given, by focusing on the important things in my life and in the lives of my family and praying that I can be an instrument in the Lord's hand for good, as so many others have been for me.
We love you all so very much and hope that you too can reflect on your blessings at this blessed time of year.
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Saturday, December 8, 2007

And the Snow keeps coming Down


We have had another big snowstorm in the Uintah Basin.

Wayne had fun making this huge snowman for the girls at his parents house.

It is a winter wonderland here, keeping us inside our cozy warm homes.

Anna and I made gingerbread men last night with Grandma. As we were mixing the dought she wanted to taste the molasses. "It's umdulicious" she said. After the mixing was done she wanted to lick the bowl and 'spinner' and 'scraper'. Her favorite part of cookie making! Megan joined in and also enjoyed. They made a pretty messy sight. What fun! Hope you are all well. Love, The Clayburns

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Santa didn't come...





We had a big snowstorm on Friday night. Anna was pretty excited, she looked out the window and said "Now it's Chrismas mommy!" but when we woke up the next morning she was sad. "Mommy Santa didn't come." Kind of cute. We have explained that snow dosen't mean that it is Christmas, just winter, and we have made a little count down chart for her.

We had plans to go cut our Christmas tree on Saturday, but with about 5 or 6 inches we decided it would be too hard, so we broke down and bought one from the nursery. It is very beautiful and smells wonderful. We took the girls out in the snow to play. The girls loved sledding on the oil well hill a couple of times, but didn't last too long in the cold and wet.

This week really feels like winter; very cold and the days are shorter but longer when we are stuck inside. Wayne has been busy on his project: a pavilion/storage shed/temporary carport. He was able to get the trusses all up this week. It is exciting progress for us, and will be very nice when it is finished.

We hope you are all doing well, and enjoying this season.