December activities

We went to three different concerts during the month of December. The first one was just Cindy and myself. We went to  Layton High and saw David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco. It was a wonderful concert and each has a great gift. What a great way to start the Christmas season with great music.

The following week we went to the Voice Male at Weber State. This has been an annual tradition with Cindy, Maddie and myself. We took Cindy's sister Nancy with us this year as we had an extra ticket and Maddie did not have anyone who could come with her.  Of course they have a mixture of powerful spiritual songs plus traditional fun songs. This is the Rubber Ducky song with the ducks being thrown on stage while they sing.
















The next evening was the annual family dinner at the Lion House in Salt Lake. We waited out in the cold. Two days earlier it was in the 50's and this night it was in the teens. Yes Nancy is with us for this concert also.

Once we got in it was a wonderful meal and then it was off to see the lights at Temple Square.

After seeing the lights it was off to the Kurt Bestor concert.

 This year it was at the new Eccles performing arts center. What an amazing place and the concert was really one of the best. We were pretty high up but had no idea how this place was since it had just opened. Cindy did great walking around Salt Lake two and a half weeks after having her knee replaced.

Payton's Baptism

Payton turned 8 and her baptism was scheduled for December 10. She had been looking forward to this date for a long time and was so excited. Hers was the only baptism that day which made it extra special. Cindy spoke along with Payton's other grandma, grandma Rich. Trying to get everyone rounded up for a picture afterwards was difficult.

We finally did it  but not quite.

One more time and we got everyone  in a group who was there to celebrate Payton's special day.