Early December Update

On the 3rd of December we did something we haven't done for awhile - just take a drive because! After a morning of work we headed out and drove south through the Marysvale canyon. Along the way we listened to CES fireside talks and they were very good. We stopped in Panguitch for lunch and gas and then drove up through the mountains to Brian Head and Parowan. The drive through the mountains was very beautiful and we stopped several times and took pictures. Even in the winter with minimal snow it was beautiful as the pictures below attest. We were in the mountains in the late afternoon sun and with the beautiful blue skies it was pretty spectacular. Once over the top we dropped down into Parowan and home via I-15.

We have been spending our time getting ready for Christmas with its decorations and for Pam the sewing. Each year she wonders if she will do it again, but when push comes to shove she enjoys watching her creations come to fruition.

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Elder Wirthlin. We had just listened to a CES Fireside talk given by him about ten years ago and he was such a wonderful kind man. The funeral was held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle Friday and we watched a little of the replay today. I guess the only that is constant is change. So we look forward to see who will replace him and fill out the quorum of the twelve.

We certainly enjoyed seeing everyone's updates. You sure are great families!!!