Well I finally have a chance to catch up this morning. We had such a wonderful time at the Lamm home. The weather was in the high 70's the whole time we were in Palm Springs. We shopped till we dropped in a designer outlet store and got some real great buys. Paul and I climbed a mountain which just about killed me getting to the top. But the view was well worth the work. We went for a few walks and were able to pick oranges and grapefruits off the tree and eat them. So yummy!! We actually had a fun drive even on the long drive visiting and watching movies and of course some of the family slept in the car. We sat in the hot tub a few nights and watched the stars. We ate some delicious food. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with help from all to get it on the table. We had so much fun playing with Tanner and Kate. We came home to the news that Paul's mother had passed away. So we spent last week in funeral preparation and attending a Rosary and viewings and then the funeral on Thursday. It was real sad to have her go but such a blessing at the same time because she was in such bad shape. Paul has been real sad but also thankful that she is not so ill anymore. I then was in charge of my ward Christmas Party on Friday. Eveything went well and the food was yummy and the decorations turned out pretty good. We had a theme of "A Picnic in December".
Then Danielle got tickets for our family to go and see the 1st Presidency Christmas Devotional in Salt Lake. It was amazing hearing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in person. The talks given by the Presidency were wonderful. But I have to say that my favorite part was the singing by all who were there. It gave me the goose bumps with the beauty and power of the message in the songs. We also celebrated Max's birthday on Sunday with Susan and family on our way thru to Salt Lake. This week has been a little slower but I am going out to finish my Christmas shopping and we are having family pictures taken this Friday. I also plan on getting my Christmas tree up and decorated. I feel a little behind because of so many things going on. But is has all been enjoyable except for the funeral. Well everyone have a great week. bye now.
