Christmas Day in Canada 2008

Christmas day we started opening gifts about 830 am. The rule was, before you opened your gift you had to say something, you were thankful for.Deah wrote personal love poems for all her family.She read them while the tears flowed from all of us.We felt so much love there that day.She wrote them during her lunch hour, while going to school. Cody and Kaylee enjoyed all their new clothes, while DaNae loved her ski's , ski boots and Roller blades.Rob and Dee got a new TV for Christmas. And Deanne received lots of new clothes too.After opening gifts,DaNae tried out the new citrus juicer, to squeeze the oranges we brought from Arizona. That was fun to do.Then we left for The Lawlors to open more family gifts.All Deanne's family were there. We enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner, then played card games, while the teens played WII tennis and baseball.

Christmas Eve in the North

It was Christmas Eve 2008. We had a big fondue party. After our chocolate fountain. We had the Nativity Play and Grandma Lawlor read the Christmas story, a Box of Love. We played the chimes and sang christmas carols.It was a fun evening for all Deanne was our pregnant Mary.

We are Going to the North Pole

We travelled from Arizona headed North to Magrath, Alberta, Canada. The roads were clear of snow, we were very blessed to leave before the snow storms arrived.After we drove through Los Vegus ,Nevada,USA. They received 6 inches of snow. The storm then headed to Salt Lake City. We visited our Ward Missionaries the Rays at Cove Ft. Utah, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with them.Spent the night in a hotel near Temple Square, we did't see the Temple Lights. We arrived ten minutes too late, they turned the lights off at 9 pm. Drove through Idaho,no snow.In Montana we saw a big brown horse, he was wearing a nice green coat to keep him warm. Then we arrived in Canada at 9pm. AT the Canadian Border there was snowy roads. Then drove into Magrath. We arrived at 9 pm. We were very grateful for your prayers for our long trip.When we arrived it was very cold -32, with wind chill -40.I guess this the NORTH POLE. We dressed like Eskimos to keep the chill out.

Merry Christmas to all.

Christmas Romance Ron and Bev.2008

Christmas Eve 2008

Christmas Eve Party 2008 at Sarinah & Brian's home.December 14,2008. Everyone wanted to be little angels. All the girls and boys wanted to be angels.Tina volunteered to be Mary for us this. Austin was Joseph. Our cute little nativity.

Rockin R Christmas Party

Sharing Down Christmas Party, held at The Rockin R Ranch,was a huge success this year . It was planned and organized by Sarinah. We had a continental breakfast, christmas crafts for the children, Music to dance to. Photos with Mr.and Mrs. Clause.I had my fist glimpse of Iyanna, she was adorable I cried when I saw her, and wondered why does such a beautiful child have so many problem?

The Wise Men Cometh

After the Nativity, the Wise Men came to distribute gifts to all the children. Quess which one is Ron.He is the most Wise of course,at our Ward Family Christmas Party.

Our Arizona Winter Garden

Gingerbread Houses

Our usual Christmas tradition having the grand kids over to make Gingerbread Houses. They had lots of fun creating their own Gingerbread house, then we decorated little gingerbread men, and decorated their own yummy chocolate suckers.They made snowmen,and Christmas tree suckers. They ate them as fast, as they made them. Then they decided to get the shovels out of the garage and dig a big hole in our back yard dirt pile, they don't have any dirt in their back yard, and you know how boys love to play in the dirt.They dug a big hole and buried their treasure in it.They plan to dig it up the next visit.Then they had ice cream treats which they enjoyed while swinging in the swing. I also made my cookies for my friends and neighbors, maybe as many as 10 dozen. Then I taught Dawson to play a Christmas song on the piano. A big day to remember.

Our Trip To Yellowstone Park

I was a gorgeous day when all the reunion family toured Yellowstone Park. I hadn't been there since the 60's. So there was lots to see. Here are the pictures we took.