Brad and I received an invitation from the Despain family to spend Christmas Eve with them at Stansbury Park. We worked quick and hard the last week before Christmas to be sure that we had everything ready so we could enjoy the evening with them. It would be a long and busy but very enjoyable day. It would start at 5:30 a.m. so we could make our three deliveries for the 12 days of Christmas ----
Mary and Todd's friends came in from Missoula, Montana, on Thursday and we were invited to go to breakfast with them on Friday Morning the 24th. When I talked with Mary late Thursday about the time to meet and where it seemed like there was just no place close that would be nice. Brandi and Josh would need to be at the Salt Lake Airport by noon to make their flight to Mississippi to spend Christmas with their families so time would be a big factor. It hit me then that the best place for breakfast would be right in my own home. So the invite was given and accepted. Everyone would meet at our home at 8:30 Christmas Eve Morning. Grandpa and I prepared the table that night and planned a menu from the food items we had. It would be bacon, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, orange or apple juice and milk or hot chocolate. It was so much fun for us to set a beautiful Christmas table and have such special company.
Brandi and Mary became very close friends when they worked together at the Orthopedic Clinic in Logan and Josh was working on his PHD at Utah State University. He now has taken work with the US Fish and Game based out of Missoula. He and Brandi are both from Mississippi and it is so fun to visit with them with that southern accent. They are not members of the LDS Church but that does not hinder a very dear friendship. Recently Brandi's Grandmother was very ill and she called Mary and asked her if she would place her name on that prayer roll in the temple in Logan. I am grateful that Mary has been such a wonderful example to her. I hope that they can come again soon.
Amy and Danny had prepared a wonderful turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. They are excellent cooks and it tasted so good since we had not eaten since breakfast. Jacob wrote his letter to Santa after supper and he included a new TV for Grandma on the list and socks and tools for Grandpa. He and his mom had made cute Micky and Minnie sugar cookies for Santa to enjoy.
We did go to bed rather early since we had gotten up extra early that morning. A good nights sleep was truly enjoyed.
Mary and Todd's friends came in from Missoula, Montana, on Thursday and we were invited to go to breakfast with them on Friday Morning the 24th. When I talked with Mary late Thursday about the time to meet and where it seemed like there was just no place close that would be nice. Brandi and Josh would need to be at the Salt Lake Airport by noon to make their flight to Mississippi to spend Christmas with their families so time would be a big factor. It hit me then that the best place for breakfast would be right in my own home. So the invite was given and accepted. Everyone would meet at our home at 8:30 Christmas Eve Morning. Grandpa and I prepared the table that night and planned a menu from the food items we had. It would be bacon, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, orange or apple juice and milk or hot chocolate. It was so much fun for us to set a beautiful Christmas table and have such special company.
Brandi and Mary became very close friends when they worked together at the Orthopedic Clinic in Logan and Josh was working on his PHD at Utah State University. He now has taken work with the US Fish and Game based out of Missoula. He and Brandi are both from Mississippi and it is so fun to visit with them with that southern accent. They are not members of the LDS Church but that does not hinder a very dear friendship. Recently Brandi's Grandmother was very ill and she called Mary and asked her if she would place her name on that prayer roll in the temple in Logan. I am grateful that Mary has been such a wonderful example to her. I hope that they can come again soon.
Amy and Danny had prepared a wonderful turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. They are excellent cooks and it tasted so good since we had not eaten since breakfast. Jacob wrote his letter to Santa after supper and he included a new TV for Grandma on the list and socks and tools for Grandpa. He and his mom had made cute Micky and Minnie sugar cookies for Santa to enjoy.
We did go to bed rather early since we had gotten up extra early that morning. A good nights sleep was truly enjoyed.
Grandpa and I were the first ones up and at 8:30 Jacob had to be woke up. Amy says they have to wake him up every Christmas morning. He loved his Santa presents and his presents from Mom and Dad.
Part of the Despain's Christmas was the fun trip to Disneyland during the Thanksgiving break.
Santa filled everyones stockings with fun treats and prizes, even Grandpa and Grandma had a sock. Pepsi for Grandpa and blue work hankies and salted nut rolls. For Grandma it was black licorice, a movie and an orange in the toe. In fact everyone but Grandpa got an orange in the toe of their sock. Boy, I guess Santa really does know us well because for sure Grandpa does not eat fruit and that orange would have been wasted. I was so much fun to spend Christmas with a family with a little one. Us two old dudes have a pretty boring morning alone.
Santa filled everyones stockings with fun treats and prizes, even Grandpa and Grandma had a sock. Pepsi for Grandpa and blue work hankies and salted nut rolls. For Grandma it was black licorice, a movie and an orange in the toe. In fact everyone but Grandpa got an orange in the toe of their sock. Boy, I guess Santa really does know us well because for sure Grandpa does not eat fruit and that orange would have been wasted. I was so much fun to spend Christmas with a family with a little one. Us two old dudes have a pretty boring morning alone.
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| Antcipation ---- Christmas is so Fun |
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| A new Bike and Helmet ---- Had to try out |
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