Memorable Monday Yearly Pics up to 2020

I thought it would be so cool to put all the family pictures together so see them side by side and see how much we have all grown.  Some pics are the traditional pics and some are not, but they are pics of the family.  

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2020

Light the World

When Jesus Christ was born, angels proclaimed, “On earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). This December, the promise remains the same. As we love and serve each day the way Jesus did, we can end 2020 on a hopeful note.

Day 1 - We donated money to United Way with change that we had around the house. 

Day 2 - When I think of Christ-like service, my parents and in-laws came to mind. They are served me, their families, their church, and their community. What great examples they are to me. #lighttheworld2020

Day 3 - When I think of peace and calm, I think of Jim.  Jim has a calming influence for me.  He often reminds me to let things go that I have no control over.  I need his calming influence every day whether he knows it or not.  I love you Jim!! #lighttheworld2020

Day 4 - We watched “The Christ Child” as a family.  It brought the Christmas spirit into our home.

Day 5 - Marden and Myrna are always dropping stuff at our doorstep.

  We paid it backwards by dropping stuff at their door.

Day 6 - We fasted this Sunday.

Day 7 - We decorated a poinsettia and dropped it off at a neighbor's house.

Day 8 - We sent a bundt cake to the nurses at Creekside.

Day 9 - I send my dad a Grandparent chatbook once a month.

Day 10 - Thea Bohn was my grandma’s grandma.  She was born and raised in Utah.  Her parents emigrated from Denmark.  She married a man who emigrated from Sweden and had 7 children, the youngest only lived 6 yrs.  During her marriage, her husband served a mission in Sweden for a couple of years.  She was a good, devoted, and attentive mother.  She served her community and was loved s respected.  She sounds like an amazing woman and I’m glad to have studied her life today.

Day 11 - We had  primary kids whose birthdays were in December and they were both getting baptized.  So, Jim and I delivered them both today.

Day 12 - We support a small business when we bought a shower

 gift to Zach's fiance.  She was having a bridal shower.

Day 13 - I took time during Sacrament Meeting, especially during the

 Sacrament about how to grow close to my Heavenly Father.

Day 14 - We watched the Social Sing that the church put on.

Day 15 -  love my dad!!

Day 16- I dedicate the star on my tree to my angel mom.  

She loved Christmas and I think about her a lot during the season.

Day 17- We pay our fast offerings and that helps that church feed those who are in need.

Day 18 - We read books to Manny.

Day 19 - We wrote letters to my dad  for several days

Day 20 - We read Luke 2 on our way to Benson.

Day 21 - Facetime and Zoom have been great during this season.

Dec. 22nd - Jim and I shared some stories with our children that we felt were inspiring.

Dec. 23 - I’m grateful for my family!! They have been my rock this year. 

 I love them more than they will ever know.  Sure glad I get to spend Christmas with them

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve dinner was such a sweet experience as we talked about what we loved about each other.  This may become a new tradition.

Dec. 25th - Light the World Day 25

Dec. 26 - Light the World 26