December Happenings!

On December 20th Dale and I celebrated our 18th anniversary. I am so happy to be married to such a wonderful man. He is a great father, husband, provider and worthy Priesthood holder. Best of all he laughs at my jokes. Thanks to my in-laws who watched Nicholas for us so we could have a night to ourselves.
The Monday before Christmas our family went caroling with a couple other families. We had such an enjoyable time despite the rain. Thanks for the invite Lisa.
Christmas Eve was spent with Dale's family. My niece Kealani is now 7 months and adorable. We don't get to see her very often. Nicholas loved holding her and feeding her.
Christmas morning was quiet and relaxing. Later that day the Mike, Stephanie, Brayden and Carter Hill and Darren, Natalie, Alexander and Courtney Roos came over for dinner. We had a wonderful Turkey dinner that was a group effort. The kids enjoyed playing together as the adults talked and played games. I grew up in a family with 8 kids so I could not imagine having a Christmas dinner without at least 10 people. I am so thankful for good friends that joined in our celebration.
A few days ago I was washing dishes and listening to an Amy Grant Christmas CD. As she was singing a song about the Savior's birth I was overcome with emotion. In that moment I felt so much gratitude for our Savior. His gift of eternal life is so much greater that any other gift. We are all so blessed. I am thankful for these quiets moments that remind me what is important.

The family, Nicholas, Kealani (our niece), Dale and Me (Gailine).

Kealani and her mother Rowena.

Nicholas feeding Kealani

Grandma and Grandpa Boice with Nicholas, Kealani and Joshua.

Opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa's

Christmas Morning at home.

Christmas Morning again.


Christmas Dinner with the Hill's and the Roos'.

Christmas dinner, Darren seems to be the only one that escaped the pictures.