Monday, January 3, 2022

December


Let's just say that this is truly the most wonderful time of the year!

And what made it so special, you ask?!

Well...

Sweet little Patrick anticipating his first Christmas.

Opportunities to visit both Santa and the Grinch.

'Sweatshop' projects that just wouldn't stop. 
Hopefully they have all found good homes!


Two birthdays were celebrated this month.
Kimberly turned 42 on the 2nd.

Amber turned 37 on the 30th.

Finn's Great Gatsby Christmas Dance was a rousing success.


Puzzle-mania continued.
(You'd think we had nothing better to do!)






We met the other couple that will be working with us in Lisbon.
Margo and Wayne Wilcox

Brielle's Christmas Concert - adorable!

(She is the first one on the second row. The tree branch is actually poking her in the head.😃)



The Retirement Luncheon for Don's former secretary, Michelle Jacks.



The Special Needs Christmas Pageant - always a highlight of the season.
Finn did a wonderful job pulling those ropes to open and close the curtains!



An 'airport run' for Alex and Amanda, Jared and puppy Murphy.

In sports - Brielle following in 
Erin's footsteps.



A quick trip to the San Francisco consulate for our Portuguese Visas.

This is the place - 110 Sutter Street - 5th floor.


And then...the 11 days of Christmas...with our beloved family!
(Thirty of us. Only missing Alex and Amanda.)


Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place.






Christmas Eve





Christmas



The Day After Christmas Dinner and Time Capsule Opening (after 22 years in the cold, hard ground)




The Cheese Party



Bowling

Root Beer Tasting

An MHS Basketball Game

Amber's Birthday and Lunch at Taggart's


Ice Skating



New Year's Eve

And More!



And then...just like that...it was over!

All have safely returned their homes. The McB&B is all cleaned up.
A new year has begun. 
May 2022 be filled with strength, courage, wisdom, love, blessings, and faith. 
President Hinckley offered some great advice..."Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and smile on you face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart."
I like that.

Thanks, again, for a wonderful Christmas.
Love you all soooooo much!!!!

P.S. Don't forget to add pictures to Mom's/Grandma's Nixplay.











 









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