Bradford's Christmas Card!

Is this just the greatest? Yes, this is where Bradford lives right now -- yes, it's pretty much a mansion -- complete with murals on the walls. Not your typical missionary pad. He's doing well - was so nice to speak with him on Christmas! He's probably leaving Arkansas mid January for Springfield, MO. He's pretty psyched -- he thinks it's where Bart Simpson lives.

Christmas in Connecticut

Chip & Wick

The Fam at Bet & Gene's -- and Hadley

Bet gets Barefoot Contessa! I wanna be friends with Ina!

Chip enjoying the evening

George

Annie

Barb and Gene

We did Christmas all over again in CT. Bet and Gene invited us to their home on Christmas Eve along with George and Annie and Wick and Barb. Delicious dinner, fun gifts and lots of talking and laughing. Christmas morning brought yet more gifts for all -- Chip surprised me with a sewing machine! I can hardly wait to get started on a quilt! After George and Annie went back to their mom's, Chip and looked at each other and thought, "Hey, we don't want to cook...." So, sushi it was on Christmas night. Not the most traditional Christmas, but a good one no less.

Christmas in Utah & Zach's Blessing

Who loves his Nonna?

Grandpa T.

Grandma T.

Chip gets a gift!

Tony and me

Petra and Chip

A proud momma and Zach

Baby Zach!

Me and my girls....Nat and Shell and beautiful Zach!

We flew to Utah (by way of an overnight delay in Atlanta!) to share Christmas with our family and share in Zachary's blessing. Nat and James hosted both the Christmas party and our stay (Presidential towels, chocolates on the bed and pressed sheets!). Playing Risk with Nat and James on Sunday afternoon resulted in James' world domination....anyone surprised? Everyone (except Bradford...sigh!) came to the party - Shell and Chris, Nat and James, my parents and Cindy and Stef even drove up! Pinto's invited us for brunch on Sunday morning with yummy food and drink and warm friendship. Later, we blessed Zach at Mark's house with a houseful of relatives. The stay was much too quick, I had a hard time coming back home --- everyone was still in Utah! But, grateful for the time we had and look forward to gathering again.