After relaxing from application stress, I had a Tacky Christmas sweater party to go to. It was a lovely time having dinner at the mall and exchanging gently used gifts from friends. We had a yummy shortbread dessert and loved our Mom's time out party. Later that week Brian and I went to a Christmas party at the Packers. It is nice to talk with friends and see the beautiful decorations and feel of the holiday joys. Next we went to Brian's work party. It was a lovely place. I loved the real candles lite on the table for a lovely dinner. It was prime rib which I haven't had before, too pink for me, but overall the conversation food, and time with Brian and others was a wonderful time. Emmy saved the day as a babysitter and I feel like we've celebrated for Christmas quite a bit already.
The shopping is pretty much done and the Christmas cards will be sent out soon, so now we focus on the Savior and trying to do good will to all men and being kind to others. I really have been thinking about Charity lately and I know the Lord loves us so much, all of us and would have us help others feel of his love. Service can be difficult, but it brings lasting joy. I love to see my children content and cozy and feeling loved. I'm sure Heavenly Father would love to see all of his children so taken care by each other. On Thursday we are having the Relief Society Progressive dinner start at our house then move to other houses in the court. We are going to carol and have a thought about Christmas, it should be great. Emmy, Celia, and Joseph are participating in the ward musical Christmas fireside next Sunday, I cant wait for that. Our children truly are a blessing and I'm so glad we have them at home to enjoy the Holiday Season together.
