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The most impressive recent thing from this week was from church. A lady in our ward, Cassie (standing next to the piano player) is part of an acapella group (even though this is not acapella) and they sang in sacrament meeting. As Glen said, " That was impressive!"  Lucky for you they have a video of them singing it which is just about as good!  The rest of sacrament meeting was really good too. My visiting teacher Rachel talked about Mary and the birth process, customs of the time and things along those lines. It was really good reminder to continue to watch for miracles and to not doubt them.  Then the man who spoke basically read Elder Bednar's 2015 Christmas devotional talk. It was really good.
During Sunday school I went with Glen to the teacher council meeting where a lot of great things were talked about in preparation for the new curriculum for priesthood and relief society. The best part was seeing my husbands eyes light up when  giving comments and hearing the discussion about better teaching practices.  It has a lot to do with asking good questions. He loved teaching so much...still does.  The Relief society lesson was good and on being a member missionary.

In other happenings we made it through Glen's busiest work week in December. Yahoo!
We are trying to give away our changing table and probably the toddler bed soon too. The crib and turns in to a head and foot board for a bed so it can stay. New phase of life.
I finished a quilt I made for Ellie, my niece. It was only two weeks past her birthday! I also finished quilting my first hopefully paying quilt.
There was a lot of shopping and Christmas carding.For us and Evelyn and Roberta.  Lots of shoe trying on by Beth. It is her favorite thing. She is really good at getting two left shoes of completely different styles.
Ruth had her last day of preschool for the year. Oh not pictured was Beth being traumatized by Santa talking to her while at Glen's work. It was terrible for her but really funny.
Some of the kids got sick. We are hoping they are on the mend and this means they won't be sick for Christmas, which tends to happen a lot.


Ellie's quilt


 Unapproved baths. I told Beth she couldn't have a bath in Grandma's big tub so she "washed dishes."

Playing with my hair. Her hair can just make it in a ponytail.
Playing with the RC car and scaring the dog.

Ojai California

 Lastly I got a bunch of pictures of California and fire stuff from Joe who is on a task force from Utah helping to fight them. We hope he makes it home for Christmas but it's not certain.
Half of the firemen on the side of the fire he is on.

smokey beach






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HW said…
So many good things! That song was just beautiful. And I love seeing the shenanigans at your house--shoes and unapproved baths and playing salon and all. It gives me a feeling of solidarity with you knowing you are doing the things we do. I'm so impressed with the narwhal quilt too! You give amazing gifts.
December 18, 2017 at 4:13 AM
Paige said…
You so such beautiful work as a quilter. Also your hair is great. Of course your kids want to play with it.
December 20, 2017 at 9:28 PM
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