What a pleasant surprise we received a VISA gift card for Christmas that some of the kids went into together to give us. We had some time to ponder what to get for ourselves since we have about everything we need.

However, one day we had one of the Elders to transport to Hermiston,Oregon which is about a little over an hour away. He had a Garmin GPS with him, so he punched in the address of where he needed to go. It was quick and easy. The more we talked about how handy it was, Ron came up with the idea that we ought to get one for us.

So we now own one, and bought it a few days ago. He followed the directions and downloaded all the maps for it and we are ready to roll with it. It is so much easier than to try to read a map while on the road. My glasses have not been the easiest to read with lately either so the GPS is a real blessing. Thank you, family!It is appreciated very much.

Starting the New Year Off Right!

What a treat to be on the way to Cincinnati with a layover in Salt Lake City! It was a last minute option. I didn't realize I would have a long layover (2 hours) on the way. I thought it was on the way back.

Aaron, Candice and all their children met me near the exit by Security. We visited for about an hour. It was so neat to see them and the cute baby, Gentry. I felt like it was a dream and would wake up any second.

But, it was for real and enjoyed every moment making that memory. It felt like such a gift to be there, and it was.

I was able to get my flight on time and off to Cincinnati. I spent the week there helping Joanna after ankle surgery. She appreciated me being there and I got to share my week with the McIntire's and Saatkamp's (for Sunday dinner).

Joanna and I baked fresh homemade bread, Pepperoni pizza from scratch via a Pinterest recipe.

Home For Christmas

Home for Christmas

23 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST

"What all of us long for in our hearts, at Christmastime and always, is to feel bound together in love with the sweet assurance that it can last forever. This is the promise of eternal life, which God has called His greatest gift to His children (see D&C 14:7)."

—Henry B. Eyring, "Home for Christmas", Liahona and Ensign
Topics: Christmas

Hi I'm Anna | (former )single mother, Love my country, convert, purpose in life, Family History work, Temple worker, Mormon.

Hi I'm Anna | single mother, Love my country, convert, purpose in life, Family History work, Temple worker, Mormon.

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Merry Christmas Everyone

"Christmas and some of the cherished traditions of the season remind us that we, like the Wise Men of old, should seek the Christ and lay before Him the most precious of gifts: a broken heart and a contrite spirit."

—Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Of Curtains, Contentment, and Christmas", 2012 First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 2012
Topics: Christmas

This Is Our Week In Photos

A Senior sister missionary made these Gingerbread cookies for us

President Hernandez baptized Tony B

Our Branch President and his family

Sister Hutchinson with her companion, Sister Alard, Spanish Hermanas.

Elder and Sister Walser with Sister Hutchinson before she left as she finished her mission in WKM. We are going to miss her!

Where a set of Elders (missionaries) live in Kenniwick,

Lots of Blessings Coming Our Way

Over Thanksgiving holiday we were was given a beautiful oak computer desk from Shannon. She had it in their home and were ready to clear it out of their basement family room. We just got it yesterday, the grandsons, Cody and Jordan brought it over. It is heavy!

Ron and I got the area cleaned and cleared out to put it next to the TV and his computer. Ron's old desk was pressed wood and was coming apart. So, we did a "switcharoo" with his computer desk and he is now using the one I had since he insisted I have the new one. It is lovely and so nice, the nicest I have ever had. I feel so blessed beyond words. Thank you again, Shannon. It is such a nice addition to our home.