Christmas Happenings

 AJ, AZ   Our weather is certainly not winter weather. We have broken several high records by being 14 degrees above our average. We have had several days in the 80s and a few in the 70s. Nights are down in the upper 40's or low 50s. 

We had our yearly 4x4 parade through the park. There were about 300 of them that drove through. I think they had to split them into two groups because there were so many. After the parade is over, we had cookies, hot cocoa or apple cider up at the clubhouse.

Ginny and Jenny waiting for the parade to start

The following week, was our park parade of lit up golf carts, electric bikes, and scooters.

I was volunteering at the Christmas lights at the temple in Mesa, so Ginny and Wendy took pictures. Goodies were available once again up at the clubhouse.

Marilyn, Pat and I did a 2 1/2 hour shift at the temple lights. We were there to answer questions and to make sure there weren't any big problems. Other than a few rowdy teenagers and a cut finger, things went very smoothly. However, all that standing really did a number on my back. I really doubt I'll be able to do it again next year. But the lights are amazing and there were so many families there. Really fun watching all the little ones. 

Paul and I had a fantastic lunch at Vito's in Mesa. My Italian sausage sandwich was really good and Paul thoroughly enjoyed his pizza. One of the things we've noticed is that the restaurants are not as busy as they have been in the past. I think people are holding on tight to the purse strings because nobody knows for sure what the future is going to bring.

Friends, Tacey and Shane, sponsor a drive through donut and hot chocolate celebration at their house. They started it in 2019 during covid when people couldn't get together. Jim and I used to go every year. This year Wendy and I went up to be a part of the fun. Wendy immediately jumped in to help out and I did my job by visiting. 

 

Tonight we celebrate the birth of our Savior and the offer of an Eternal Life in His presence.