Jared & Ramee Kirkland Family

CHRISTMAS CARD 2008

I am so lucky that I am the mom of the cutest kids in the whole world!! Christmas at the Kirkland House was "joyful" in the words of my children. We decorated the tree together, it was lots of fun. Each night we read stories about the life of our Savior. And we were sure to have our share of hot chocolate overflowing with marshmallows. One day I went to Whole Foods and bought these huge homemade marshmallows. They were outrageously priced but I thought the kids would love them in the hot chocolate. When I got home I unloaded the groceries. I told the kids they could each have 1 marshmallow. I went in my bedroom to feed the baby. About 20 minutes later Amelia had consumed the entire package of homemade marshmallows! She definitely has my sweet tooth. I don't think I have ever felt like there is any such thing as "too much sweets". Jared on the other hand is not the same way. I think you could probably even look at us and see the difference:)! Needless to say... marshmallows from Whole Foods are now hidden IF purchased at all!

I am glad that the holiday season is over. At least the busyness of it. I am glad for the new year and the desire it brings for increased effort in the different areas of my life. I just wish I could keep this desire for personal improvement throughout the whole year.