Candle Light Christmas

For a family home evening, Brad wanted to take us up to Heritage Park. A Candle Light Christmas. It is an old fashion Christmas. We were able to see how the pioneers celebrated Christmas. It was a wonderful experience. My girls had a great time. It was moving to see how they lived and how simple everything was in their lives. It was humbling for all of us. It made us all appreciate what we have in our lives. We have been so blessed.

We invited my parents and my sisters to go with us.
Tyler, Keri, Kelli, Teysia, Rylee, Me,Sadie and Grandma

Grandpa, Hunter, Brad, Watts and Jackson

Riding on the trolley. So Cold!!

Cousins love to be together..

Happy Birthday!!

I have to be honest and tell the truth. Yes I turned 40. I have the sweetest husband who had a surprise party for me. Saturday was December 13 was my birthday. My sisters, my parents, Bart and Robyn, Melissa and my husband took me to breakfast. We had a great time. The rest of the day I spent with Brad and my girls. We went to a couple of movies and out to dinner. I thought it was a great birthday.
Sunday we got up and went to church. Then after wards Brad took me for a ride. The girls came with us. We laughed and really enjoyed ourselves. I had no idea that something was about to happen. When we got home I walked through my door and both Brad's family and my family were all dressed in black, screaming surprise. Kelli and Keri had decorated my house with black everywhere. It had banners saying over the hill and streamers hang from the ceiling all around. 40 black balloons floating in the room and more on the ground. It was such a nice surprise. I really did not have any idea that this was going to take place. It was so nice to spend the evening with my family. They truly mean the world to me. I am so thankful for each one of them and what they mean to me.

Greatest Family Ever!!

They love it when I make them have picuters!

DANCE!!

Teysia and Tyler have been working hard to qualify for New York Dance Alliance this summer in New York. They have put so many hours into dance. Teysia and Tyler qualified everyday that they are in to take to New York. Yea!! New York here we come.

Sadie and Rylee have also been working hard in dance. They just had their ballet Christmas performance. Both on them did an amazing job. I am so proud of them. Sadie just finished a solo that she will be competing this year. I can't wait to see her.

The girls love to dance!

Sadie, Tyler, Rylee

Here I am!!

Jordan had a better week this week than he did last week. Jordan was able to watch a boy named Alonzo be baptized. He said that it was amazing. Jordan said ," When he was baptized and came out of the water I started to cry because of the change he had made."

Jordan enjoying his P-Day..

Home Sick

I received a letter from Jordan on Monday, he is having a difficult time. Jordan is sleeping in a hammock. He is riding a bike being chased by wild dogs. He is trying to adjust to the culture, the language, the poverty. He lives in a very small town. Jordan said that there are five members in three cities that he is working in. He has had a lot of doors close in his face. He did say that the people are so nice and that they are truly happy. They don't own anything but they find happiness in what really counts. Family!! I think that is why he is so home sick. All he wants for Christmas is his family. He did say, " I am where I am suppose to be. The Lord is with me."

Happy Holidays!!

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to go up to temple square. My family, The Watts's, go together every year. We go to dinner as a family and the go over to the lights. We enjoy looking at the beautiful temple with all its lights. It is a wonderful feeling there. Rylee thinks that it is Heaven. I am sure that is what heaven will feel like. We walk around and enjoy each other and the feeling that is present. We always go look at the Chritis and listen to the message.

It is wonderful to look at the Savior and reflect on His life. He has given us many wonderful blessing. I hope at this holiday time we can all stop to thank our Savior for the many blessing in all of our lives. Let us remember Him in all we do.

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My cute darling parents!!

My sisters! What would we do without sisters to rely on!!

We hope all of our friends and family have a wonderful holiday season. We love you! The Slater's: Brad, Kim, Teysia, Sadie and Rylee. Jordan sends his love to all of you!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Mexico here He comes!!!

The phone rang on Wednesday November 26th. To my surprise it was Jordan. He sounded so good. He was calling to tell us that his visa had finally arrived. He would be leaving for Mexico on Friday morning the 28th. He was leaving at 6:00 a.m.. He gave us his flight plans. I told him that I would be there to send him off. Parents are not suppose to go the the airport because they can not get through security. That is not a problem for us, since Brad flies with Delta. Nothing was going to stop me from seeing my son leave for Mexico. It did not matter that I had to get up at 3:30 a.m.. This was the best gift I could ever receive.

Brad and I arrived at the airport and was able to watch Jordan come through security. He was leading all the missionaries since he was district leader. It was so fun to sit back and watch him work. We followed him to the gate. It was funny because as he walked to the gate he turned and looked over his should. It was like he sensed us watching him. A great big smile came over his face. He walked over to us with his companion. We visited for a while and then took him to breakfast. We all had a wonderful time. Jordan looked so good. He radiates the light of Christ. As a mother I could not be more proud of him.

There were 13 missionaries traveling to Merida Mexico to serve their. Jordan told us that the church is increasing the number of missionary's their by 30%because the work there is growing so fast. Jordan is so excited to serve. I know he will be a great missionary. He loves the Lord and is grateful he can serve. Jordan is an example to all us who are blessed to know him. We are so grateful to have him in our lives.

Elder Slater and Elder Lucero

Jordan

Katie's Birthday!!

On November 21, the Slater clan celebrated Katie's' 28 birthday. Every year we go bowling for Katie's birthday. She loves to show us all what a great bowler she is. Katie was so exited to go. She had such a great time. I think the entire family did. Katie is such a joy. She keeps us all grounded on what really matters in life. I love being around Katie. She is a little peace of what heaven is like. We are all so blessed to have Katie in our lives.

Happy Birthday Katie!! We love you!!

Dad's Birthday!!

On November 17 we celebrated my dads 71st birthday. We got together as a family for cake an ice cream. It is always fun to be together as a family. I am so grateful that my dad is still with us. He has been through so much in his life. I am so thankful for his example. His testimony and his love for our Savior. He is there for me when ever I need him. He is not only my dad but he is my best friend.

I love you dad!!