We had a few other events that have made it feel a lot like Christmas around here. Our ward Christmas party was arguably one of the best we have ever attended. It started promptly at 6. There were three long buffet tables for our 'Christmas Around the World' potluck spread- which made for quick food service. We have a very large ward. Then there was a little nativity presentation. Grant got to participate as the donkey (pictured above). It was narrated by several members of our ward in several different languages. Then we were told to pick up our trash, take our children and go. We were home before 8. Perfection!
Gracie's school had a Christmas concert. When were were first choosing the school Grace would attend, we went to a parent orientation at her current school. At that orientation, the principal said, among many other things that were music to our ears, that at that school, they teach the children patriotic and religious hymns as part of their curriculum. It was so heartwarming to be at a public school function where the children were aloud to sing about the Savior. They also sang songs about Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and all the favorite secular holiday songs were on the program as well. The first graders sang Rudloph the Red Nosed Reindeer. They opened with a host of interesting facts about reindeer and then sang their little hearts out. The concert was for the whole school (K-8) and so was a little long. But Grace was in heaven.
I felt like I had been playing catch-up this whole holiday season. Our travel plans had been pleasantly busy ever since mid November and with not feeling well I was having a hard time just getting things done. But finally, and with much help from Cori, cards were in the mail. Presents were wrapped and shipped. Goody plates were made (though not all of them got delivered, nuts!). Then, the trailer was loaded and we were on our way to Nevada.
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