Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

First of all we had a white Christmas. So fun.
Christmas Eve we went to a live nativity. It was great. When it was over the elegant Wise Men come over to Gaylon and wanted their picture taken with him. Being tall and that black hat he stands out in a crowd. After we went to Kristian's and helped trim their tree. How fun to be invited over and share the evening with her son and mother. The sisters were with us.

Christmas morning was quiet, however, Steve checked on us early and then set up skype so we could watch the kids open their Christmas. Oh my gosh, that was great. It was fun to watch Char uncover her Nativity set.

We cooked most of the morning and had a brunch for the Missionaries. Then we all talked to our families. Cami sounded great and had some fun stories. A friend of Hanks from Lodi found her. What a thrill. It was fun to talk to most of our kids.
We then had dinner here for the Missionaries.

The 26th we were invited to a couple homes to visit then the missionaries came and helped us eat some of the left overs.

Now we're having a white New Years. Unlike Cami being able to be with her district we all had to be in by 5. Gaylon and I watched a movie and then at 12:00 this place lit up. No fireworks illegal. We had fireworks coming from every side.
Today we'll have dinner for the missionaries.

We hope this will be a great year for everyone. Our prayer is that the country of Croatia will embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have hearts softened.

Watch out....we'll be home this year. Love to everyone