Wednesday, Dec 17, the weather cleared and we drove to Show Low and out to our daughter Ann's home in Linden so Linda could get her hair down by her favorite hair stylist. But, most importantly, we were there so we could attend the Linden Elementary School's annual Christmas program starring these two cuties, Beau and Gracie!

The manger scene, on display at the Mesa Arizona Temple grounds as part of the annual Christmas lights and Christmas performances that take place each night during December. Soft music can be heard and the voice of President Gordon B. Hinckley, bearing testimony of the reality of the Savior's birth.

Tuesday, Dec 16, after attending our Ward Temple Night I had the opportunity to walk about the Temple gardens and take a few pictures of the beautiful Christmas lights!

We love this old Mesa Arizona Temple! The rain was coming down and there weren't very many visitors about the grounds at 9 p.m. What a special sight!

Our grandson, Garrett LeSueur, turned 12 and was ordained a Deacon on Sunday, Dec 14. What a wonderful boy! Here he is at home following his ordination, standing with his father, Russell, and big brother, Scott.

We just love being with these special men in Melissa's life.

This is Meredith, the birthday girl, on the right, posing with her sister Diana who flew down from Utah with her daughter Rowan just to bith with Meredith on her birthday. We all love Meredith! Isn't she beautiful?

This is our dear Amy. She loves being with her family and is always full of smiles, but I caught her in a reflective mood. Isn't she a beautiful woman?

In honor of Amy and Meredith's December birthday's, siblings and spouses gathered at Costa Vita's in Mesa, Saturday, Dec 13. Getting this group together is always a party!