Monday, December 2, 2019

Uncle Craig Harston

On December 15 we had a memorial service for Uncle Craig Harston.  It was a really nice time with many extended family members traveling far to honor him.  We were reminded of what is really important in the short lifetime that we have.  Family and our faith stay with us. 
Dad spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Craig before he passed away and then afterward to close his affairs.  He was a great example and a strong priesthood holder to lead the family in a challenging time.  He and Craig were good brothers.  It was a blessing to be able to go to Craig's service and to have him as an uncle.     

Holly Jolly Christmas and a Happy New Year

 

Our primary singing at the ward Christmas program

The awesome Santa from our Stake who shares his testimony of Christ during the program.
He laughed that Tessa asked for a radio. ;)

Big Brother


See's chocolate tradition from Inez!

Making treats to share


Marvin's Party!  Jonathan knows that Santa has a grandma helper in a hat.

This was a fun dinner date to an unusual place with live music.
Decorating Linda's tree and sharing music

Music and FHE with Jan and Gordan <3 p="">


Christmas Eve Christmas with the Clarks

Christmas morning
Interesting that with all the intricate preparations each year, I don't remember what the gifts were a year later.  
Christmas is about showing love to special people.


This baby is our Christmas treasure!

Jared organized a musical event for the Clark family.  It was great to see lots of awesome friends and family and hear them share their talents.  We are hoping it will become a tradition.  
Scott Hintze had just moved to Bothwell and brought a special Italian Christmas bread to add to the soup dinner.
Sister Butler helped Jordan with a vocal solo for the ward Christmas program in Sacrament meeting.  
"If I were a shepherd" He challenged himself and did a great job!
Even little ones got to do bells with Lisa

Tessa was pretty excited to by Mary with baby Maren for the Harston nativity.
We tried really hard to fit in 2 or 3 sledding trips before snow melted.








We made it to Renee's new years party for a bit.  












a Christmas tea party with girl friends

Hatch Christmas party and White Elephant