Busy Busy

This had been a crazy busy holiday season for me. I am the Activities Chair in my ward, and that has me running. This week, we had 2 things that I was in charge of - the giving tree and our ward party.

I've had the most amazing experience being in charge of the giving tree for my ward this year. It is amazing the giving spirit that people have to help others when the need is there. I've enjoyed being a part of this and having it in my home so my children can be a part of the giving too. Makayla keeps telling me how many gifts we have in our front room. I tell her, "isn't it wonderful that all these families will have a good Christmas?" The people in our ward have been a wonderful example to Makayla what Christmas is all about.

Our ward party was last night. WOW, that one was a lot of work! I've never planned and cooked dinner for 300 people before. We ran out of room and had to set up tables at the last minute, nobody complained, they just jumped in and helped get it all up. We had plenty of food (except for salad dressing) - which is a good thing, I was worried about that one. We had a wonderfully spiritual program on the nativity and the meaning of the pieces we set out every year. And last, but not least, we had a special visitor. I was excited for this because then my kids could see Santa and I didn't have to go to the mall. We were standing in line and Makayla said she didn't want to see Santa, so we didn't. I have no picture of my kids with the big jolly this year. Oh well, worse things have happened.

I now have the freedom to relax for a few days before all the family parties start. In that time, me and Makayla are planning on making some Christmas goodies.

Us with our friends the Hardys at the ward party.