Joy

Yesterday was one of those days that I wish could have never ended. It was one of those days that seems to good to be true. Yesterday involved all of my favorite things, family, friends, food, laughing so hard I cried, crying from being truly touched, happiness, music, good conversations, singing, hugs, Christmas shopping, more laughing, more food, and more family.

 Yesterday morning we woke up and went to our White family Christmas party. Ben has a CRAZY huge extended family…We have to celebrate in a church because there is no home in the size in Utah that could fit all those bodies. I ate about 5 different breakfast casseroles, got a kiss from Bens uncle I have never met (thank you Rich), and sang Christmas carols. After the party I ran home to meet my parents and do a little Christmas shopping. While I was shopping I: couldn’t stop laughing (Anyone who knows me knows that I think my Dad and brothers are hysterical, I am a goner whenever they are around), ran into two of my amazing friends, got some new, much needed shoes, and ate a healthy salad (that is big news, I havn’t had something green in quite some time…healthy food is just seems to be too time consuming and pricy these days, the joys of being a newly wedJ). After shopping I hurried home threw on my Christmas dress and headed off to one of my favorite things ALL year, the roof.

 I absolutely love this tradition that I get to be a part of. I look forward to it all year long. Shortly after I fell in love with Ben, I fell in love with his family. It was at the Roof where I decided that If I married into his family I would be the luckiest! I still feel the same way. Bens parents always make it so special, I always think to myself that it couldn’t get any better, and then it does. We always come in where a little present sits on the table in front of us. Then we eat and eat and eat (like usual), my favorite part is definitely the desserts.  Then we watched a video that Kash had put together of all the family and all that had gone on this year. After that the boys all read a letter to their grandma, and thanked her for the good influence she and her husband had been on them.  After that all the boys read a letter to each of their wives. There is always the best feeling in the room, the kind of feeling you wish would never go away. I am so impressed with my brother in laws and the love they all have for their families and the gospel. I am grateful for the good examples we have, in bens grandparents, parents, siblings, and nieces and nephews. Thank You!

 After that Ben and I raced over to the concert hall to watch John Shmidt with my family. K, the guy is hilarious. I absolutely loved his concert. In my opinion he puts on one of the best shows, hand down. His music is so incredible. One of our favorite parts is when he brings his dad out to tell jokes and play the harmonica. His dad is the coolest. It was so cute to see him jammin out to his harmonica. Another one of my personal favorites was of course the Love Story/ Viva La Vida combo. What an unexpected, perfect combination of songs! Two thumbs up indeed. 

The Roof

Castleberry's

John Shmidt Christmas Concert

Thanks Ma and Pa Castleberry and Cowley. 

We just love ya.