This definitely was a different Christmas this year having Nolan gone on his mission. We all missed him so much. It was so good to talk to him on Christmas Day. We got to talk for about an hour and a half. We had three phones on our end so we all could get in some good listening time. He loves it there and doesn't have a spec of homesickness, which makes me happy and sad all at the same time. He was able to see his first baptism the day after Christmas and he said that was a totally awesome experience. It was a young newly wed couple and they had the mission leader from their ward baptize them because he was the one who referred them to the missionaries. They have a couple more baptisms planned for the end of the week.
Back here in little ole' Fillmore Christmas was good. All except for me and Brielle being sick. The kids still wanted to get up before six (and Nolan thought we would be able to sleep in this year) and we had all the presents opened and breakfast ate by nine. Mahala got her prized pink camo chi straightener and a big surprise of a new camera and case, Morgan and I both felt so bad for having hers get stolen at the Festival of Trees, that we went in and got her a new one. It's even cuter than her last one, although it doesn't have all her pictures of her brother saved on it like the last one did. Nicklaus was easy this year because he didn't need or want anything. He got some things for his room now that he has taken over Nolan's, to make it his own. I don't know what Nolan will think about that though. He still loves his Nerf guns which makes me happy cuz nothing says Christmas like the sound of a nerf bullet whizzing by your head and hitting Mahala in the behind and having her scream and chase Nicklaus around the house. We got new movies and new wii games to play as a family. Morgan and Kyle got Adam and I a beautiful picture of the ST. George temple. I am going to paint my family room and then get it hung up. Adam always spoils me and it makes me guilty but only for a minute. I get one day a year and he gets the other 364. 
Well as usual Christmas came and went by way too fast. Before you know it this year will be over with and we will be into 2010. I hope next year brings everyone health and happiness. Happy New Year to everyone.
9 comments:
what a cute picture of your family. I love that they are almost all wearing red.
Good to hear that you had a great Christmas. It is good to hear Nolan is doing so good!! Happy New Year!
It was a wonderful Christmas. Thank you so much for all you do for my family! It was so good to talk to Nolan, but, it was weird to not have him there with us!
Sounds like you had a great day! Hope you get feeling better soon.
Merry Christmas a little bit late!
Merry Late Christmas!!! I'm glad Nolan is loving it. Looks like Santa made it to Fillmore, sorry you were sick.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I always love when you post a comment on it. Yes, talking the the missionary is the best present of all!!!! We got to talk about the same amount of time. It's so hard to hang up the phone, isn't it?!? It sure makes the day though. Looks and sounds like the rest of your day was special too...except for the sickness. Have a Happy New Year!!! (Jed is home around June 18th...Woo Hoo! Just Mother's Day and then he will come home! Jeff Roper should be around the same time too. Time sure flies by fast!)
Penny, I am super curious as to what Adam got you...you said he spoiled you, let's hear it! :)
Cute picts of the fam! I'm glad it was a nice chat with Nolan!
To answer your comment on my blog, Yes I hate Snow! But we need it for our business in the winter. Without it...we don't make any money. We have to be able to Plow!
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