Christmas 2025

We had a pretty low-key day on Christmas.  We slept in and then got ready for the day.  We visited Eva at the Care Center.  We brought  her Christmas flowers and her favorite pecan Pinoche from Mrs. Cavanaughs.  Brandon and Chad were there right after we got there so it was fun to visit with them.  We came home and watched the Vikings game-they won!  SKOL!  We heated up some dinner and then went to Christmas Village to see the beautiful light displays.  We ran into a lady who had the same Christmas sweater as I did, so we took a picture together.  Twinning is Winning. We played Kismet and relaxed.  It was a fun day!  Rebel got a new baby raccoon from Santa Paws!  He loved growling at it and rolling on it and chewing it.

Christmas Eve 2025

We had a pretty low key Christmas Eve.  We went to the Outback to eat an early dinner.  But first we stopped at Deseret Book to get Keith some new garments.  We ended up buying a Christmas Decoration, and I got a new temple dress as well.

We wandered around Hobby Lobby for a while, and then we went to the Outback to eat.  It did not disappoint.  Keith and I have enough leftovers over dinner tomorrow.  Jamie and her family went to dinner as well.  They sent a cute picture.

 

Christmas Sunday - December 21, 2025

We attended church on Christmas Sunday.  The program was absolutely beautiful.  The music, scriptures, and a few talks were perfect.  There was such a special spirit in the meeting.  We visited Eva after church and then we had a visit from Brent Barker, our home teacher.  We ate dinner and then we were visited by the Crawford family.  They were headed to a live nativity in North Ogden, but they made time to visit with us first.  It was great to catch-up.  It was a nice Christmas Sunday!

Teya Filiaga Got Married...

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Cody Nate and Teya Filiaga got married at the Ridge at Cache Valley in Logan, Utah.  Unfortunately Keith and I were not able to attend.  We sure do love the Filiaga Family!    We are so excited for Teya Eva and Cody and their new adventure.

Skyler's Birthday 2025

December 18, 2025 is Skyler's birthday.  We spent the day surrounded with friends.  Not a minute goes by that I don't miss him or think about him.  We had so many friends reach out on Facebook letting us know that he is still so loved and always remembered.  Rest in Peace my Beautiful Boy!

Visit From Dean Garrett, Brother Hirokawa, and an Evening with The Espinosas!

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dean Garrett visited with Keith and I.  Dean and Keith have been friends for many years. I was friends with Dean's sister Roberta all through High School.  It was fun to catch up with him.  He brought us Utah Truffles!

Later that afternoon, Micah Hirokawa stopped by and signed his two books that I had purchased for Wilma and I.  Brother Hirokawa shared his story with us and some history and pictures of his family.  It was so interesting to hear about his ancestors lives.  I can't wait to read the book. 

At 4:30 p.m., we traveled to Layton to the home of our dear friends Dave and Vicki Espinosa.  Vicki had fixed a wonderful dinner for us.  We enjoyed dinner and visiting with Vicki and Dave.  Valerie, Greg, and Greyson stopped by to say hello too.  It was so fun to see them.  We had cheesecake with blueberries for dessert and bizchito cookies.  They even sent some home with us to enjoy.  Vicki and my Aunt Bessie are the only two people I am aware of who make these.  

After dinner we played 3 different games.  We laughed and enjoyed ourselves.  We exchanged gifts and then we headed home around 9:30 p.m.  We are forever grateful for our forever friends.

Tony Geary (aka Luke Spencer of General Hospital) Has Died...

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Anthony Geary, aka Luke Spencer of General Hospital, passed away.  Tony was living in Amsterdam with his husband, Claudio Game.   He passed away from complications of a surgical procedure.  

On General Hospital, Geary starred opposite Genie Francis, and their characters became one of the most recognizable couples in soap opera history.  When their characters married in 1981, around 30 million viewers turned in to watch the episode.  

Geary was born in Utah and raised by Mormon parents.  He earned a theatre scholarship of the University of Utah and began his career as a stage actor.  In the 1970's, he moved to LA where he transitioned into TV and film work, eventually finding widespread recognition in daytime television.

His death marks the end of a career that left a lasting impact on American soap operas, particularly through his decades -long presence on General Hospital.

He won eight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and received numerous nominations over the years securing his eighth win just before his retirement in 2015.  He will be missed.

Ward Christmas "Cheer-cuterie" Brunch

This year the ward decided to do something different.  We met at 10:30 a.m. for a "Cheer-cuterie" brunch.  There was ham and relish sandwiches, cheese and crackers, salami, veggie tray and dips, grapes, pretzels, oranges, brownies for dessert and Rice Krispie treats.  It was a nice change.  I think everyone enjoyed themselves.  There was a short program afterwards.