Christmas Kickoff

Last night was our annual Christmas Kickoff.

We met up at Capital Grill for a delicious dinner and good conversation.

In attendance were Rick and me, Skylar and Sarah, Brach and Kendra, and Gary.

We were expecting Kaitlyn and Alyssia to come but they backed out just a few hours before the night began.  We all felt bad about that because this has been a special night for us as a family for a number of years now.

Despite the fact that we did not have every family member in attendance it was still a wonderful night!

We ate to our hearts’ content in a private room in the basement.

 After dinner Gary went off to work, and the rest of us drove to Tooele High School for a presentation of The Forgotten Carols with none other than Michael McClean himself playing the part of John the Beloved.  It was such a beautiful night.  The story is so tender and has such amazing music.  The production brought the Spirit right into my heart.  I hope all of my kids could feel it.  Being there was the perfect way to start out the Christmas season listening to words and music teaching of the Savior, Jesus Christ.  

For the encore Michael came out and had us all sing We Can Be Together Forever Someday followed by Silent Night.  I was crying so much I could barely sing, but even still I didn't want to miss out on joining in the chorus with everyone in the audience singing.  Both Rick and I (and I hope our kids) left on a high; feeling gratitude for the Light of the World and for His goodness and love.