Christmas in Utah

We went to PF Chang's our first night in Salt Lake. The trip up here was eventful. We stood in line for 3 hours at the airport and missed our flight. But we did manage to get here in time for dinner at my favorite restaurant with most of my favorite people. Bill had to work and my mom was not feeling well.

Monte, Daevius, & Stephanie.

Ben was SO good at the restaurant

My parents, Reed and Diane Jensen

Xavey and myself.

Anna and Monte.

Derek and Diane.

Brenda, and Xavey.

The food was great. The company was better.

Random Gratitude

Here are just a few of the things I'm grateful for tonight - this list is long but certainly not exhaustive.

Yesterday we attended our ward Christmas party. It was a breakfast and service project and was more fun than it sounds like even though I was having an RA day. The food was good, the decorations were sweet, and I looked around and realized anew how much I really like those people.

After the ward party AnnaMae and I went shopping at Michael's - serious fun! I bought a bunch of stuff I needed to finish up my Christmas presents. We scurried home by way of the grocery store and got ready for Monte's annual YMs presidency Christmas party. I love those get-togethers. The faces have changed over the years Monte has served as Young Men's President but the laughter and fun has not. The best part is that Fatima has found a new home (don't ask).

I woke up this morning and didn't hurt.

I sat in Sacrament meeting at church watching the young men and their leaders providing that sacred service. Every Sunday I'm struck by what a sweet feeling it is to watch the white shirted warriors reverently offer each person there a chance to renew, repent and reflect.

Monte has built a fire in the fireplace and we are spending the evening watching sappy Christmas movies. There is good food leftover from the party so I don't have to cook. I have a job to go to tomorrow that I love (most days), and I have a vehicle to drive to said employment. We are all set to go to Utah after Christmas to see our children and grandchildren and my husband and mother-in-law (bless them) decorated the house and set up the tree.

Life is still good.