Yesterday, we went to Butte to help celebrate mom’s 80th birthday. We had a very nice party at my sister’s house.  It was nice to see all those that were able to attend.  The kids had a great time with their cousins, and other relatives.  Click the picture above to see some photos from the party.

All of us at the McDougalls’ Home wish you the Very Merriest Christmas.  Embrace the free gift God has given us as we remember the time when God left His throne, stepped into time, and entered this world as a baby boy.  The Creator became like one of His created, so He could live the life we couldn’t, and suffer and die the death we deserved, all because He loved us so much.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  John 3:16,17 (NIV)

One of my favorite web sites is Answers In Genesis. This great cartoon called “After Eden” by Dan Lietha is featured in Answers In Genesis’ email newsletter.  You can sign up to get Answers In Genesis’ email newsletter in your email box HERE.

Click the picture to see more from Alia's ninth birthday party.

Today, we celebrated Alia’s ninth birthday with a small party.  She had three friends over.  They danced, played games, opened presents, ate cake and ice cream, and did a ton of fast sledding down a slippery snowy hill.  Over all, I would say the day was a grand success.  Happy Birthday Alia! May God richly bless you this next year.