Christmas Recap 10 out of 9 😍

Calder!! Here’s my Christmas recap but out of order...starting with most recent: Pic 1 - we made it to COSTA RICA! And what a trek it was! We left on Saturday, Stayed in Minneapolis at Greg and Tara’s house. It was super good to see them. We left this morning (Sunday) early. The flight was delayed. We got to the car rental late and they gave away our van. It took like two hours and we left in two cars and we were starving!!!! McKay drove with me. I was exhausted! Ordered a Diet Coke and Big Mac at McDonald’s. McDonald’s never tasted so good and I hate Mickey Ds! That’s me and McKay after we ordered in the drive through and McKay threw out “dos Big Macs” in his total American drawl. It was hilarious! Pic 2- best part of Christmas was talking to you!! Pic 3- waiting on the stairs for “a Brigham city Christmas” Pic 4 and 5 - having Dad/Grandpa show up as Santa I’m thinking we will be good tomorrow on talking with WiFi and all. We are excited to see how the weekend was and if you tried out your new runners! Protein drink? And any of the goods you got... I’m thinking a ton about the testimony you shared with us on Christmas. It was so profound and beautiful. I am humbled at the person you are becoming. Such a joy to watch first hand. Grandpa Bill replied to me on one of your recent emails. I’ll forward it to you. It’s sweet. Love you so much. I’m proud of you. I miss you but I wouldn’t have you anywhere else. Keep it up. I’m praying for you AND Elder Ames. You’re changing lives and doing great things. Keep the faith (go Red Sox). You’ve got this! Love you TONS! MOM

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