Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I saw a poll in the news the other day saying that only 1 in 3 Americans said that 2022 was a great year. There have certainly been a lot of struggles happening around the world inside and outside of our country. However, Kathryn and I looked back through 2022 and considered on the amazing progress our kids have made, and the good things we’ve done and the places we’ve gone, we both felt that 2022 was a great year for our family. We are mindful of all the the people struggling and feeling sad and pray that their situations can improve and that we can be agents of good in our spheres of influence to lift and help those that we can.
One of the ways that I love to count my many blessings is through pictures. They help me freeze special moments and remember the joy and excitement of each moment.
Placing the star on the tree. This year, it was Zoey’s turn. She did a wonderful job.
Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert. It was a wonderful program and a really cool moment to have everyone light up their phones for one of the numbers.
A Christmas Carol presented by the Hale Center Theater. Wonderfully done and very touching.
Caramel sauce for days. Actually all for neighbors. Highly praised.
Behind the scenes Christmas magic making caught on camera.
Christmas Eve with the Hawkers. Amazing dinner and party hosted by Suzanne and Tim.
Christmas morning anticipation
Wide eyed wonder while soaking everything in.
Wide eyed excitement dreaming of being a super star
Sharing doggy treats with all the neighborhood dogs