Winter happenings in the Mitton household

Welcome back faithful blog readers(if there are any out there after our long silence:)
Winter time, a wonderful season of life!!! We have a favorite quote from Henty's Captain Baileys Heir, that describes what many in our family feel during the cold months of December, January, and February.
"... The sky is blue, and the sun is shining brightly; the wind is fresh and keen; it is just the day when people well-clad, well-fed and in strong health, fell their blood dancing more freely than usual though their veins, and experience an unusual exhilaration of spirits..." 

During the Christmas holidays we were able to finally get a family picture(minus Ben, Emily and Cedric). Many thanks to Hannah M. for the photo for us!

In January we headed to South Dakota to attend Mom's niece and our cousin Hannah Hanson's wedding. We arrived a day early and were able to spend some quality time with little Cedric! Here Caleb is playing with Cedric in his nursery. It is so fun to see his uncles enjoy spending time with the little guy:)

Esther reading to her little nephew. Hard to believe that this young lady has grown up so quickly and is now an accomplished reader.

Yay! Cedric must be warmed up enough to us, for him to raise up his arms like this to Grandma:)

The beautiful couple!! Hannah and Sean Mustian! What a joy it was to see this couple joined together in marriage.

Ben and Emily were so gracious in letting us stay with them. Sunday morning was such a treat as we were entertained with a delicious breakfast. Ben also read some Scripture. It truly is a blessing to have a family that loves the Lord and to have fellowship around the table.

Most of the family stayed in SD until Monday morning, thus giving them time to play games, talk and watch some videos. Rachel and me(Elizabeth) traveled home together following relatives, as I have a part time job at the Care Center, as an Activities Aide, and was not able to get Monday off. What a sweet time Rachel and I had as we talked, prayed, listened to Brinkman's Adventures, were quiet, and sang songs together!!! Quality sister time.

 Earlier on in January, Mom brought some of the children to Buena Vista. It was a perfect day, despite being a bit windy.

 Matthew

 Caleb

 Sarah and Marie.

 Mom and Marie

 Memory time...

“The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;”  A wonderful thing about winter times is cozy fires, a book, a cup of hot cocoa...Thank the Lord for a father and brothers that prepare in the summer for the winter!

 February 13th found Our local Bright Lights group in the local care center...singing songs, reciting Scripture, watching our cousin draw a chalk drawing, and sharing goodies with the residents.

 Daddy read Scripture while the chalk drawing was being done.

"I am the good shepherd, the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." Being close to Valentines Day, the theme of the program was the Love of God.

President's Day found the majority of the family minus me,(the joys of a new job:) at Bemis Hill, a local sledding hill.

Matthew and Rachel...the long trek up the hill is part of the best part of the experience...if you are there to lose weight that is:)

Marie and Jenna J. Part of the fun of Bemis Hill is gathering with friends and family!

Dad, Mom and Esther...(Esther doesn't look too sure about going down:)

Some of the sledding crew, eating the best food you can have at Bemis hill, hot dogs cooked over an open fire(plus an appetite sharpened by the fresh air and all that exercise!)

Gotta love that smile!

JoAnna deep in thought!

So there you have it...a little recap on our lives:) We pray that you are all busy serving the Lord, and rejoicing in His love for you.
Until the next time I remain yours truly, Elizabeth Mitton