Our Branch Christmas Party was a big success. Nathaniel doesn't look very happy. The girls were called up first and he was upset.
A family from Mesa come every year with gifts for all the children and oranges for the ladies. Their ward donated the oranges and gifts. For some of the children this is their Christmas. Notice Elder Earl in the lower right . The branch had a clothing exchange along with the dinner and he found the perfect PD shirt.
Here are some of our favorite people(top left) just finished eating and waiting for the gift exchange. The primary sang several songs and the Elders did a skit about the true meaning of Christmas.
As the people kept coming in and we served food to them it felt so wonderful to see all those we work with at the church at the same time. Last year we were new and didn't know anyone very well, now we love them all. We fed 140 people in our little building which left no room to spare but everyone had a good time.
This was a great Christmas present that came. Our daughter Shawna, Terry and the kids Spencer, Jayson and Megan arrived Christmas eve all the way from Alberta. We had a great time and were able to take them on a hike to the Whitehouse ruin in Canyon de Chelly. They left Friday morning on their way to the Grand Canyon. Our trailer feels rather empty and lonely now so we better get back into our missionary duties.
Our children and grandchildren made Christmas angels of themselves and sent them to us. Our little tree is full. They were all very creative and we had a good time unwrapping each one. Thanks to everyone for your cards and gifts. It made us feel a little closer to home.
We appreciate all our friends and family and wish you all a Happy New Year.
We love you all,
Elder and Sister Lybbert
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