The last four days are the result of what was started seven years ago when Sheldon and Julie were married in the Salt Lake temple. What a journey it has been. Last Thursday in Hillsboro, Oregon the adoption was finalized of little Jace. Once that was accomplished the next step was the sealing of their family in the Portland temple. On Sunday Sheldon was able to bless Jace in Sacrament Meeting. I am so glad that I have been a part of this amazing journey. I love Baby Jace, and I am so glad he is a part of our family. I hope now that I can be the best grandma ever to this sweet, precious little boy that has so recently left our Father in Heaven and joined our family circle.
We just had a fabulous three-day weekend in sunny California. The weather was unbelievably beautiful, the activities packed with adventure, and the company fabulous. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine which was close to Disneyland and the beach. Friday we spent the day and a good deal of the evening at Disneyland. We love Disneyland at Christmas time with all of its extra holiday decorations and festivities. We saw Jana Burleson (a friend of Natalie's) dance in the Electric Parade. Jana also was able to get us three free tickets and three discounted tickets into the park, so Disneyland became very, very affordable. Saturday we spent the day on the beach making a huge sand castle, walking, eating, and finally enjoying the yacht Christmas parade on the pennisula between Balboa Pier and Balboa Island. Sunday we enjoyed the hotel. Everyone got in the pool and spa except me. I soaked in the spa and was lazy. It was a fantastic trip. This was definitely a great way to start off my two-week winter break from school.
