We have had a fun week! We came to Lubbock on Monday just in time to have dinner and participate in the traditional Anderson Family slide show and music for Christmas Eve. As a group, we decided it is time to replace the slide show with a more modern version - you Andersons out there, put on your thinking caps! (This could be a fun activity for our family reunion this year.) The clan in Lubbock included our family, Kaylene, Scott, Kevin, Laurie, Karen, Bryan, and Jacob. Jacob is really cute (even when he is teething!) I am glad so many were able to come.
The kids were really excited for Santa to come to the point they were bouncing off the walls (literally). Rachel was the first one awake and she was absolutely thrilled that Santa left her an American Girl doll. Alyson got one too, but she enjoyed the art supplies much more. Matthew received more cars to add to his collection along with a city map to drive them on. The other favorite gifts revolved around Xbox360 games for the kids and for Dave. I think Dave's present from me was more for me than for him - wireless headphones!
We participated in a neat session at the Lubbock Temple on Wednesday night. Dave and I had prepared family names for sealings and Dad was there to help us complete the work. The Spirit was really strong during the session and I appreciate all who participated.
Thursday and Friday we went to Hereford and had another Christmas. The kids loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa Ankeney for a few days. The best part of this trip was the 2 inches of snow that fell shortly after we arrived. Alyson was outside rolling in the snow as soon as we would let her. I personally enjoyed the comfy chair and blanket in front of the fire!
We are now back in Lubbock and plan to head home tomorrow. Time seems to be flying so fast. I cannot believe we will be in 2008 this week. It seems like just yesterday Rachel was born - and that will be 10 years ago this next year!
I do have some pictures but we will have to wait until we get home to load them. Happy New Year!