A scene out of the train window on the way to Edinburgh on Dec. 23rd. I am afraid I didn't do to well this time getting the blog pictures of the Christmas season in chronological order. They should go preChristmas, trip down to Edinburgh, Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Boxing Day. I think you will be able to figure it out. Sorry

Jared Thatcher and his wife Anna had us over for brunch on Boxing Day. He just finished his MBA at the University of Edinburgh. Our Oregon friends and family will remember Jared. He is the same age as our Amy and we knew their family well in Canby.

I helped the Thatcher boys build a snowman on Boxing Day, (the day after Christmas). I miss my Grandies. (love name for Grandchildren).

On Christmas Eve at the big party, we stole Jared and Anna Thatcher and their two boys John (the youngest) and Andrew away for a photo.

We wore her out! The day after Christmas, we were playing games and Sister Griffiths just couldn't keep her eyes open any longer. Bless her.

Sister Griffiths and the Sister Missionaries fixing breakfast. The kitchen in the mission home is large and very well equipted.

Sister Maddy and Sister Rogers, opening presents. Sister Griffiths had to hide Sister Maddy's gifts because she kept opening them early. She has been ill and is presently staying in the mission home. Terrific young women!

Elder Bonn and Elder Petersen, Assistants to the President, showing us the paintings a Sister in the ward had painted for them. Great young men!

President and Sister Griffiths on Chrismas morning.

Merry Christmas to all!

The Christmas tree at the mission home and our two stockings waiting on Christmas morning for us to open them.

Andy Skene, a new member as Father Christmas and Martin Embury, as Santa's helper, preparing to give gifts out to the children at our Christmas party

A house nestled deep in the woods, taken from the train window as we crossed the mountain passes.

A winter scene while going across the Highlands on Dec. 23rd.