Joy to the World!!

Shocker alert!! The gal who usually gives you an overload of photos has nothing. I didn't take any photos during the Christmas holiday with the exception of the portraits of my family (see below), few other clients and our four oldest granddaughters which was just for fun. I was a little bit on survival mode I think!? Since I have no actual Christmas photos to remind me, I want to share some of the highlights of the season before I forget.....????

"Time Out For Women" with Tara, Sara and Tristen!!! So much laughter, food, inspiring messages, food, a little shopping, laughter and more food!!!

Finishing the 12 Gifts of Christmas again this year!! Holy Cow!! I hope my kids took some pics, because I sure didn't!!

Telisa and her adorable boys gracing our home with their presence!! Love it!! Love the mess, the conversations with Bodie, the hugs from Tatum, the constance love, encouraging words, Mac lessons from Telisa, laughs from Clay (even when he's hurling all over the place!)

Dennis surviving a bad skin infection (cellulitus) after several trips to the hospital!! Good thing I REALLY REALLY LOVE him!! It was pretty nasty! And thank you to my children who came running to his side!!

Dennis' annual Christmas shopping with the daughters plus one mom (me) was combined with a birthday celebration for Telisa and a service opportunity which helped us all focus on the real meaning of Christmas!!!!

Watching my grandchildren dance, tumble, sing, recite, take pictures, throw and catch footballs and just being the unique and awesome personalities that brings joy to my heart!!!

Feeding the Five Thousand! AKA, my family!!

Attending the glorious Tab Choir Christmas Concert with a dinner at the Grand America prior, (WOW!) with some of our adult kids!! Temple Square at Christmas time is magical!!!

Craft days at Tiffany's place!!

Volleyball and game night where the craziness never stops!!

Hanging out for two whole days with the oldest Granddaughters, Jessica, Sabrina, Whitley and Kourtney!!! Pure joy!!

Singing in the Choir for the Christmas Program on Christmas morning!

Visiting the families on Christmas day!!!! Santa was good to the kiddos this year! I love the excitement in our grandchildren faces when they show us their goods!

But mostly, the unexpected spontaneous moments of hugs, tears, smelling a Christmas tree, runs to Target with a loved one, listening to the lyrics of a Christmas song, a surprise visit from a friend, new red polka dot PJs that are long enough for my legs and reading everyone's Christmas cards!! An added bonus.....if there is a photo attached!!

That's my memory in a nutshell. If I have forgotten something, please remind me!!!

Love you all!!!!!