Jocelyn's handmade guitar

Wayne finished Jocelyn's guitar just before Christmas but he had some fine tuning to do on Christmas. It's amazing to have such a talented husband who gives so much time and talent to those around him. Tyler got the first guitar, this is the second guitar and Zach is working on his. Wayne wants to make one more, for himself and maybe he will take guitar lessons. He can make beautiful guitars, but he can't play them so he doesn't get to enjoy all of the benefits. Brandon plays the guitar and he is really enjoying the new guitar. It's such a treat to hear beautiful music coming from something my hubby made and something my kids can play. Life if sweet.

Another Christmas Come and Gone

They come and go so quickly! I love the entire Christmas season and every year it seems to go by faster! I feel like I start decorating earlier and earlier and start preparing for the season and yet in a blink the time comes and goes and somehow leaves that slightly empty feeling inside knowing that it will be another year until we can do it all again. I know some people feel bothered by all the stress of the holidays but I love every bit of it from the smell of the Christmas candles to the lights on the tree. I like the feeling I get when I think of the Savior and what His birth has brought to me. I love setting up the nativity and am always sad when it's time to put it away again. This year was no exception. We were so blessed to have all of our kids and their spouses with us for at least one day during the holidays. Our little grand-daughters bring such a sweet spirit to Christmas. Tyler and Karie gave us exciting news on Christmas - they are adding one more to the family in July! Next Christmas we will have 4 little ones to share the joy! We were also able to share Christmas with both my parents and Wayne's parents and that just made everything complete. Here are just a few pictures from our Christmas season.