December

 We went to Downtown McKinney, Texas to use the giving machine. We also picked up yummy cookies.

Macey being the youngest has to endure, "do you want your picture taken with that?" The answer is always 'not really' but she complies.

It was super fun to pick out charity gifts that bless our local community.

For our anniversary, Dan made plans for us to stay at a fancy hotel in downtown Grapevine and to see Les Mis at Fair Park in Dallas.

We've seen Les Mis several times, but it doesn't ever get old.

Due to a bulging disc in his lower back, Elder Black had to return home early from his Utah mission. He is currently undergoing PT and chiropractic care to get better.

Macey loves ice skating. Here she and I are about to hit the ice.

Monday video chat with Elder Black before he came home.

Gaming!

Cece time. So precious!

Christmas lights in Deerfield is always a must. Ryan was working, but the rest of us girls let Dan drive us around the neighborhood.

Ryan's last Christmas concert. Macey and Ryan are in the same performing band. We are inching towards his final days playing a trombone!

It is always a treat when I get to make a t-shirt blanket for someone else!

MCO Christmas concert. Macey did not sing, so I did not volunteer! Macey and I had tickets to go but she woke up with a fever so I went with a friend instead. It was amazing as always!

It is a constant battle of photographing Ryan with Cecilia.

I was put in charge of the ward Christmas party. I hadn't even decorated my own tree yet! Here I am getting ready to head to the party.

The Nativity play.

Our new ward family enjoying a simple dinner together.