We woke up Christmas morning bright and early to get ready for Church. We have the 9:00 ward, and Dean was speaking as well as the boys singing. We started getting ready and could hear commotion upstairs. We had told the kids we would open all our gifts after church so we had up a sheet so they couldn't peak. The boys got ready in our room and then Dean took them early to set up chairs and help with the sacrament. We arrived almost 10 minutes early to a packed house. Dean did a great job on his talk about keeping Christ in Christmas. The boys sang If I were there and He is the gift. We then got a picture in our christmas outfit by the church then headed home . We got home and changed into our Christmas PJ's. and then headed into see what Santa brought us. Everyone got spoiled. Shaylee got new golf clubs, Addison got a new snowboard, Brecken got a one wheel, and Landon go his motorcycle. Dean got a bigger and better T.V. and I got some new nike shoes and knives set I've been wanting. AFter we cleaned up a bit and took care of some of our Christmas we ran over to my moms for a lunch, and to play some games and exchange gifts. Grandma and Grandpa Eves always spoil us and we enjoyed all the money, gifts, and food we had the last few days. We were playing a game when Preston called.
Preston messaged us and let us know he could talk later that day. Night time his time around 4/5 our time. He ended up calling around 4:30 and we put him up on the t.v. for everyone to talk to him and see him. He looked so good and I miss him so much!!! I'm also so proud of him. I love him and know he is where he needed to be at this time. He told us all the speakers back out last minute so him and his companion had to speak. He also said they went to lunch at someone's house but the people waited tell after they left to eat their food so he said it was a little weird. He received our package and was able to put up his little christmas tree and put his gifts around it. Nothing big, but he did get new earbuds so he can hear us better and speak better when he calls. Lots of food, vitamins, liquid iv. Lifeproof water bottle, and some of his favorite things. AFter we hung up I just had an overwhelming peace and love come over me. I was so worried about him and he seemed so positive and happy and just seemed to have a light about him. We tried calling grandma monson's to thank her for our gifts and money as well, but she was in a party with family when we called, so we didn't get to chat long. She is always so giving and loving and we are truly blessed with the best parents and grandparents. We love her and miss dad monson so much. Family is everything and we are blessed to have some great ones. Sure do love them all. I love our savior and that we had the opportunity to celebrate him on a Sunday. A day of rest and peace from the outside world. It felt just a little bit calmer, sweeter, and peaceful throughout the day, and I loved every second of it. I know Jesus lives I know he came to this earth to bring us hope, peace, love, and happiness, but most of all his grace and atonement. I love him so much.
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