We had a wonderful Christmas. The kids enjoyed doing the 12 days of Christmas just like they always do. We had a nice phone call with Peter. He is doing really well and loving Missionary work. He has developed an islander accent with a bit of a Southern Utah drawl. He is homesick for the people of Alinglaplap but is enjoying his new area too. The kids were all very excited Christmas Morning. Caiti got her bike and was so excited she was outside riding it before the sun was even up. Adam was surprised to get his Nintendo DS and just kept saying "I can't believe I finally have one of these" He played game after game most of the day. The big boys all got new paintball guns and took their dad out to play. He had as much fun as they did. Chris came home with a large welt on his stomache and a huge smile on his face. I guess we know what to get him for Father's Day! We had a great time being together and enjoying the Christmas Spirit. We are all grateful for the Savior and the testimonies we have of his divinity and for the blessings of the atonement. The whole family got Preach My Gospel booklets that we are going to use for scripture study this next year so that we can grow even closer to HIM.
