Our Christmas Moments of Joy~

The Salt Lake Temple~

I have a dear friend that likes to post pictures of those moments that make her smile. I love her fun blog with all of her family events. So I thought today that I would share some of the pictures during December celebrations with family that brought us great joy~ Lots of smiles on these~

Our Sammy who bring us lots of smiles~

Our Christmas Surprise - A new granddaughter, Haven Lynn born on December 10th - 

This sweet little package is being adopted by my son and daughter in law.  We are looking forward to holding her soon. It's the best Christmas gift ever~

Layton and his new sister Haven Lynn~

 Amanda with her new little one~

 Travis, the Dad with his new little one~

 Layton, Kason and Haven~

 

Layton, Ryley and Haven~

Some sweet Christmas Pictures from our family in Spokane - 

Dave, Tiffani and their children~

William, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Mom Tiffani and Michael~

We traveled in December to attend our dear son in law, Michael's graduation from the University of South Dakota. He earned his PhD. in Psychology and we can now call him Dr. Thomas which brings me great joy. Our Daughter, Christina and Brandon with their family joined us for this wonderful moment in time. 

A hug with my granddaughter, Emma

These three waiting to go swimming in the Hotel Pool~

Alyssa, Abbey and Faith~

Ben and Levi~

My daugher, Jenni~

My daughter, Christina~
Lots of funin the pool~

 Levi 

April and Sariah~

Emma just chillin' this was literal~

Michael's receiving the hood~

Our two families with Michael's mentor and his mother Irene~

Our Jenni and little Benjamin~

Michael with his mother, Irene~

Michael and Jenni~

Back row - Me, Jenni, Michael, Roger
Front row - Emma, Alyssa and Benjamin~

 Irene, Jenni, Michael, LeAnn and Roger~

 Christmas Time~

Our Sammy Christmas Morning~

A favorite Christmas Decoration~

Sean and Mary's family down from Heber for our annual Christmas Party~

We had 18 of our precious children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and 3 foster children. 

The beginning of our Nativity play - Sammy, 
the cow had to be removed before the reading of the Nativity~

 Jonathan, AJ, Joshua, Sagan, Jadyn and Jeffery~

The Camera Moment~
Ben, Grandma, Jed, Jessica, Mary and Lilly with Dana in front~

Jacob, Dana, Sagan and Foster Chidlren~Johnson, Ben and AJ~

Melinda and Gillian our granddaughter~

Christmas Morning~

 Roger with his Nikon D 7100 book for Dummies - He is learning photography~

Mrs. Santa brought him art supplies for getting back into painting again~

Sammy and I hanging out!

After Christmas smiles with our son James, Amber and their children~

An adventure on Temple Square~

Taylor Jo and Grandma~

 Our granddaughter Averi with Amber our daughter in law~

 Dinner with our family~
Roger, LeAnn, James, Averi, Amber, Christian and Taylor Jo~

 Back row - Christian, James and Amber

Front row - Averi and Taylor Jo ~

 Christian, Grandma, Taylor Jo and Grandpa with sweet Averi in front~

 Averi, and James~
Averi is blind but able to see a tiny bit. She can see bright colors and she knows them; which is a miracle. She had fun getting up close and looking at the lights. Her smile was so sweet~

The End of A Beautiful Christmas Celebration~
Goodnight All !

Enjoy your New Year Moments too~