Christmas, 2013

Christmas was magical and wonderful this year.  It started early in the morning when Rachel and George came over to open presents with us. We were so glad to have them there! 

Stefanie got a few unexpected surprises...her favorite.. an ipad mini. She had been asking for one, but in her words, "I didn't think I would get it!."

Santa brought us all skis for Christmas.

But our best gift of all...better than any presents under the tree...was talking to our missionary!  He looked and sounded so good.

Stefanie took the laptop outside on the deck and panned the horizon to show him the snow.  He said he had almost forgotten what snow looks like!  Haha. 

We got to talk to him for nearly two hours.  It was wonderful to see his face and hear his voice.  He introduced us to several other missionaries including his companion who speaks no English. Amazing to hear him translate our greetings and questions. 

We love our missionary!  So grateful for the opportunity to see and talk to him.  Best Christmas present EVER!!