Amy, Ray and I had a nice Christmas Eve together.
We started with a candle light dinner.
We had tamales, Spanish rice and Mexican food.
We read the scriptures giving the Christmas story.
We learned more about the titles and roles of Jesus Christ using the Christmas gift that Rauna gave us.
We talked about the many ways that He does and should bless our lives.
We had a nice evening together.
We kept our family traditions and each opened one gift that was wrapped alike under the tree.
This year we received Arizona shirts for our Christmas Eve gift.
Amy and Ray show their new Arizona shirts.
Another tradition is to take crazy pictures with our Christmas Eve gifts.
Amy and Ray were being very creative.
We had a fun time together.
It was my turn to have my picture taken with my new Arizona shirt.
Amy and Ray always helps us have a good time.
I enjoy the time they spend here with me.
Ray took us to see some Christmas lights. This one played to music that we listened to on the radio while we watched. It was amazing. Amy made a video of the lights changing with the music.
We went to a neighborhood where there were lots of lights. They even had lights going across the street from one house to another.
We saw lots of pretty lights.
I like our Christmas decorations. This wreath was given me by my grandchildren.
Melvin gave me this cute decorations that he made for me years ago.
The first thing we did Christmas morning was to see what we got in our stocking.
Jay always got a shining apple and an orange for the toe and lots of nuts.
We miss our Dad so much.
Amy looks to see what she got in her stocking.
Ray tells us all the things that he got in his stocking.
Then it was Amy's turn.
I also had a stocking filled with lots of good things.
Amy had a video showing our Christmas races from a couple of years ago. Ray hurt his ankle so couldn't race this year.
We had lots of nicde gifts under the tree.
Ray and Amy look at the cook books that I gave them.
I gave Ray a water proof camera.
And a new shirt.
Amy looks at her gifts.
I helped Amy get new baseboards in her home for Christmas. She is holding a piece of base board.
Amy gave Ray a shirt.
Amy gave me some speakers for my computer and phone.
Ray gave Amy a new headset.
Ray gave me a travel pillow and a gift certificate to Applebee's Restaurant.
Amy opens gifts from friends.
I gave Ray and Amy new calendars.
Ray shows his waterfall calendar. Amy's was of beautiful gardens.
Amy opens up her gift from Melvin and Tami.
Ray got a new puzzle.
Jay's picture is on an ornament on the tree.
Ray and Amy open up more gifts.
Mark and Marlene gave me this book about Abraham Lincoln. I am anxious to read it.
Miriam and Tony gave me some jewelry and this beautiful willow tree figurine of a grandmother holding her grandchild. This will be a great addition to my collection.
Melvin and Tami gave me new comfortable shoes that feel great on my feet..
We played the game "Farkle" that Ray gave me for Christmas.
We had fun playing games together.
Ray and I went over to Mark and Marlene's home to see their Christmas. I gave Emily a Spanish Dictionary to help her learn Spanish for her mission.
Nate and Melanie came down with their family from Utah for Christmas.
Their children got lots of nice gifts.
Fred and Rauna wanted us to come over right then to their home so we told Mark and Marlene we would be back to visit with them. Dantley has this Blind Cleaning business trailer parked in front of their home.
Fred and Rauna's home has snowflake lights around it.
Adrianne has a cute hat.
They invited us to eat dinner with them.
It is great to be with so many of my grandchildren.
Rauna's daughters made her kitchen towels that match her rooster decorations.
She also has sunflowers in her kitchen.
Adrianne shows the aprons that her mother made for all of them.
Dale sings a solo for us. He has a beautiful singing voice.
Rauna shows us the quilt she made for Dale showing all the drama and musical productions he has been in.
This is a great gift that is full of memories.
Rauna and Fred gave me a gift.
I have more great books to read and a warm shirt celebrating Arizona 100 years of statehood.
Carinne is trying out her nephews toys.
They had a nice Christmas.
This is their collection of nutcrackers.
We went back over to Mark and Marlene's to visit with them.
Marlene is holding one of her granddaughters.
The boys were playing ultimate frisbee at their local park.
They are enjoying all being together.
Rachel shows me the doll house she got for Christmas.
She also got a new umbrella.
Joseph is enjoying being in Arizona with his grandparents.
The tree in front of their home is beautiful.
This is a cute snowman.
Emily shows me the necklace her brother gave her for Christmas.
Ray tried the new toy he got for Christmas.
He had fun making it go.
Carl is enjoying being home from medical school.
Kyle tries out his Christmas gift.
They have lots of bikes on their back porch.
They are coloring wood Nativity figures to give as gifts.
I made eleven loaves of bread to give to neighbors, family and friends.
