The perfect ending to a perfect year

So I have to share my perfect ending to 2008. When we lived in Missouri I was the Young Women's president which was a very hard calling for me since Dave was in school, Lexie was 5 and Matthew was 2 and our ward building was 25 minutes away. So many times I had to haul my kids there for mutual nights or shuffle them around between friends for firesides and so on. There was one particular young women I just loved and connected with. We moved away and from time to time I would hear from here and there what she was up to. Low and behold in December I get a wedding announcement from her. I quickly skim where she is getting married and about cried when I read the Salt Lake Temple. I could not have been any prouder. Second, I found out that she is going to school here and lives basically 5 minutes from my home. So as Dave and I are driving to the wedding I was hoping that she would remember me. As we walked through the door I see her across the room and she comes running to me with her arms out saying "Sister Casey!" She was absolutely gorgeous and just glowed! As I hugged her I was overwhelmed with love. I was reminded again that this is where true happiness comes from and this is really what our life here on earth is really about. Seeing when those we love make it. I have been on cloud 9 ever since. This truly was an unforgettable memory I will cherish forever. I can't believe I am still receiving blessings from serving the Lord that many years ago.

Happy New Year!

Thanks to our friends and family for your darling Christmas cards. It was so fun getting caught up on what everyone is doing. We could not believe how big everyones kids are getting.

We definitely had a white Christmas this year. The kids have loved playing outside in it and sledding in the pit (water runoff bowl). Dave and Lexie have also enjoyed skiing this year.