We had the good fortune of spending some time with Philip and his family in Las Vegas/Henderson, Nevada on our return trip from California. It was so good to be in their home and to enjoy their hospitality. They always treat us very well and it was good to spend a little time with the kids too. They are very loving and seemed to be glad that we came. I suppose this will be the last time we will visit them in Nevada as Philip has accepted a new job as the Council Executive in the Rocky Mountain Council in Pueblo, Colorado. The good people of south eastern Colorado must be doing something right because they are about to be blessed with another Eborn scouter. Philip and his family wont be the only Eborns in Pueblo, Jessica and her husband moved there with there children several months ago. Kyrnn works at the hospital there after finishing his medical degree in New Mexico. I'm sure they will have fun reminiscing about the good old days in Bear Lake Valley. Philip starts his new job on January 16th and the rest of the family will follow after he finds a home for them and there is a more convenient break from the schools in Las Vegas. We wish them well and know the people of Pueblo will blessed for having them. I suppose we will now start planning a few more Colorado trips, hopefully not in the winter time.
We had a wonderful Christmas at Philip and Megan's. It wasn't a white Christmas, but at my age and with my creaky bones that is becoming less and less a priority. Christmas has always been a time for us to count our blessings and to reflect upon the birth, life, and mission of our Savior, Jesus Christ, without which our celebrations at Christmas time, or at anytime would be pretty shallow and meaningless. We love the Lord and we love our family and truly feel to sing "Joy to the world."
Our little Cowgirl, Libbie
The balcony Christmas Tree at Philip and MEgan's house with Libbie and Gavin.
Showing of their new Pajamas on Christmas Eve with Mom and Dad.
Libbie playing Silent Night on her little flute on Christmas Eve.
Thank you Philip and Megan for a wonderful Christmas and a special thanks to Garrett who surrendered his bed for the convenience of Grandma and Grandpa. We love you all and wish you the very best in your new Colorado adventure.
3 comments:
Thank you so much for coming! Although we do a pretty good job of creating family wherever we go, we miss our family so much. It means the world when you are willing to sacrifice your time to be with us. Our children miss their cousins so much they don't even like to look at photos of your family gathering because it makes them sad they can't be there. So -- just know that if we could we would be closer for sure! We love you and appreciate your kindness to stay here during Christmas.
Thanks for stopping at our house for Christmas. It made a big difference for me. Maybe its because we are moving again but It just meant a lot to me to have you there with us. I love you and wish you the best of luck on your mission.
Philip
Kind of bumming we missed the pony ride.
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