Christmas Eve 2012

We welcomed Christmas Eve in style this year.  We were blessed to have all of our children with us as well as Kevin Anderson, a friend of Heather's, and President and Sister Hepworth from the temple.  We had a wonderful evening of food, friends, and of course the Nativity from Luke 2.  These are the days that I want time to stand still.  What a great day!!

The table is set and ready to go!

WOW!!! Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing!

Poppers popped and party hats are on!

We were blessed to have the Hepworths for dinner as well!  It just doesn't get
much better than that.

Merry Christmas Heather and Kevin.

Christmas Pajamas.

The Kids are Arriving!!

First View of Nolan and Hana arriving in Curitiba!!

Nolan and Hana arrived today.  He finished his first semester of Law School and now they will be with us for a few weeks.  Wow is it great to have our kids with us!  Heather and Tanner arrive tomorrow.  It just keeps getting better!!

Sinos de Natal: Christmas Spectacular

Dallin and Leticia after the show

Bonnie and Leticia

The Church hosted a Christmas Spectacular here in Curitiba tonight.  It was held at the Teatro Positiva, an auditorium of a local university.  Some 5,000 people attended and were treated to choirs, dancing, and Christmas traditions from around the world.  It was fantastic.

Sunday Ride to Prudentopolis

Dallin found a new friend in this llama.  He was very territorial and didn't like Dallin getting near his pasture.

Dallin, Pres. Cordon, Elder Brooksby, Elder Affonso, Elder and Sister McKinney.

We drove out to Prudentopolis for Sunday meetings.  Elder McKinney was put in as the new Branch President.  We had lunch together before returning to Curitiba.  It is Spring here and the Hydrangeas are in bloom.  The road is lined with these beautiful flowers.