Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I cannot believe that it is Christmas Eve already!! Where does the time go??

I hope all of you are enjoying this wonderful time of year and really letting the Christmas spirit come into your hearts. I am always amazed at how this time of year always makes me so aware and grateful for everything that I have. It especially brings an awareness to me of the love our Savior has for each one of us and helps me to remember and appreciate Him on a different level. I am grateful for the gospel in my life and for the knowledge and blessings it brings to me. I am grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ, who was born in a manger many years ago and for His perfect example. It is my hope and prayer that we can each take time to ponder on the life of Christ and remember that everything He did, He did for us. He knows and loves us individually and His tender mercies are upon each one of us. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!!

Winter Wonderland!

All day Friday it was rainy, cold, and miserable. We were all getting kind of annoyed that it was so cold but it wasn't snowing. THEN... Saturday morning we woke up to our very own Winter Wonderland. I couldn't believe how much snow there was from just a few hours! It snowed all day Saturday, and somehow, that made the cold ok. Here are some pictures of what it looked like outside my front door!!

A Tribute to My Grandma

I wanted to write a little something in honor of my Grandma McMillan who passed away this morning at the age of 81.

She was an incredible woman and was loved by so many. She was a loving wife, the mother of 5 children, grandmother to 19 grandchildren, and great-grandmother to 19 great-grandchildren. She did many great things in her life and was admired and respected by many. Not having her here with us will be sad, but having the knowledge of the gospel and the Plan of Salvation makes the loss easier and brings us much comfort. I am so gratful for that blessing in our lives.

I am grateful for my Grandma and for the impact she has had in my life. She has influenced me more than she knows and I can only hope to be like her someday.

Thank you, Grandma. I miss and love you.