High Five for Hyrum

[I'm back-dating this post so that it falls in the right place chronologically.] 

Since life got a little crazy when we decided to move, I was grateful to my neighbors for hosting Hyrum's 5th Birthday party. (They've been amazing neighbors.)  Hyrum requested a heart shaped cake with sprinkles, so that's what he got.  

 Nate grilled up tasty hamburgers and hot dogs.

Darlene dished up all of the other goodies.

 Tyler and Alyssa helping the birthday boy celebrate.

 Ally and McKenna, looking cute.

 What is it?

 Yay!

 Thanks Kayla!

 I can't wait to go fiiiisheeeeng.

Happy Birthday, Hyrum!

It's great to be EIGHT

...and Sammie's had a fantastic week.  It started with a early brunch celebration with just our family on Monday.  

Cake #1

A trip to Idaho with Daddy and Kayla, which luckily including swimming and eating at restaurants (otherwise all the driving around wouldn't have been worth it).

Friday she partied hearty with her best friends.

Cake #2: Design by Mommy, Ally and Benji ;)

It wouldn't have been the same without a sneak peak at our three wee bunnies (their mama died a week and a half ago, we've raised them ever since). 

Today? Well, I'd have to say today was the icing on the cake.  She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  And, as her nephew mentioned, she received the most wonderful of all of the gifts of God--the gift of the Holy Ghost. The program was beautiful with each member of the family participating and the luncheon afterwards was delectable, especially counting the goodness of all who helped.

We love you Samantha Jane Pack!

Mother's Day Tribute (ditto)

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!  I'd have to agree, Mom put the music in me...



(100% of the proceeds from this single will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation.)

Face-lift

I decided to give my blog a face-lift.

I originally picked maroon and forest green for my blogging colors since it went great with the title of my blog--Christmas.  I liked the play on words from my name ChrisMoss.  Then when I found this great picture of tulips for the spring season I just couldn't see the combination working.  So now you have Christmas in the Spring!

Sharing Our Heirlooms

Elder Bednar in October Conference related the importance of Family History to our youth:

Most youth will think genealogy is boring, especially when it seems like only names and dates.  It can be so much more.  Genealogy meets Family History as we share artifacts and heirlooms of our ancestors.  While we may not always be able to touch them, we can find joy in seeing them come to life with the help of technology.

One of my favorite heirlooms came from my mother.  She spent hours knitting these afghans.  I remember her love every time I wrap up in one.

(In possession of Danielle Moss, my niece.)

16th Wedding Anniversary

Day 1: Visit to "our" temple

Jordan River Temple

Sixteen years ago we were sealed in this LDS Temple by our mission president Richard Winder (husband of former General Relief Society President, Barbara Winder).  We met 19 years ago in the MTC going to the same mission--Czechoslovakia Prague Mission (the name changed while we had our call to Czech Republic Prague Mission).

Day 2: Foothill Elementary School's Arts Gala

Day 3: Jasmine Thai Cuisine...yummmm! (Thanks, Mum.)

Day 4: Lagoon Fun Park

It was a bit chilly...and windy on the rides (Flying Ace), but we had a great time.  We realized that the older we get the less appealing the thrilling rides are.  The kid friendly, family rides are thrilling enough (tsk, tsk, hee, hee).

Happy Days!

Easter Reflection

As I sang in our ward choir on Easter Sunday I found myself reflecting on what Christ's life, death, and resurrection mean to me.  His resurrection gives me hope and knowledge of life after death.  I will see my mother again.  She is still very aware of me.  She is serving in God's heavenly army.  She will be restored to her "perfect frame."

I made this video two years ago.  I wanted to share it again.  It's one of my favorite songs of peace.



His atonement and death give me peace that my life has infinite worth and hope that I have the opportunity to repent, return and renew my life every day.

His life that I can learn about him through modern and ancient prophets, and follow his ways.

He is the center of the plan of happiness.  We can find happiness offered to us, if we will just open the door to his love.