Christmas Social

December 5, 2008

Wow! What a fabulous evening it turned out to be. Everything looked beautiful...the decorations, the food, the program, but especially the people. I am so pleased that everyone had such a wonderful time.

Here are some pictures taken by Heidi Marshall, Susie Conrad and Stacie Dahlin.

The People

The Program

Mary ~ Ashley Ricks


The little angels really were a "breath of heaven."

Joseph ~ Kyle Ricks

The Three Wise Men???

Thanks to everyone that helped put our Christmas program together. I feel that it was very successful. Thank you to everyone that brought food, took pictures, set up, cleaned up, loaned out decorations and to Bill Crumbliss for building a beautiful manger and to ALL that supported this special ward social!!

During the clean-up, the boys couldn't resist.

So, neither could I.

Our Families in White

Over the past year and a half we have had some of our ward families go to the temple and become eternal families. I just wanted to share those moments with you.

The Horton's ~ June 28, 2008

Portland Temple

The Morgan's ~ May 31, 2008

Portland Temple

The Graybill's ~ March 8, 2008 (need picture)

The Dahlin's ~ August 4, 2007

Portland Temple

Just a quick reminder...

Our Christmas Social is this Friday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m.

Please come and join us for food and a "Breath of Heaven."

I just added a few videos that you can watch, (which are fabulous), at the bottom of the page. You will need to go and pause the playlist before you play the clips!! ENJOY!!!

Our Newest Member

This afternoon was the baptism of Kevin James Birdman. Baptisms are always such a great thing to witness. His confirmation will take place next Sunday. Kevin is 11 years old and the little brother of Violet who is in Young Women's. Welcome to our ward, Kevin!! We all look forward to getting to know you better and making you a part of our ward family.

Toledo Talent

June 2008

Well, since I never got around to printing off these pictures...what a great way to show them to everyone. There were several people that participated in the talent show and all of them were great!

Roger Bille ~ a reading

Brianna Horton ~ piano solo

Of course the kids were right up front!

Ted Gifford ~ a memory test

Kelsie McMillion ~ solo

Natalie McMillion and friends ~ puppet show

Karlie Crumbliss ~ flute solo

Ted and Eileen Gifford ~ duet

Elder Fauss ~ I have no idea

Spencer Grubb ~ sax solo

Savannah and Clarissa Gifford ~ duet

Jadan Swanger ~ ballet

Jerry Opdahl ~ a story

Karlie Crumbliss, Cari Hayward and Kim Crumbliss ~ trio

I can't remember his name, but he did a never-ending headstand!

Payton and Doug Gifford ~ duet

Linda Ripp and Deanne Woodruff ~ a really funny story about pushing buttons!!

Elder Camp and one of his several companions whose name I don't remember ~ a duet

And of course... Ted and the Tennessee Three

which consisted of Bishop Lambert, Ted Gifford, Doug Gifford and Steve Coyner!

They were definitely the finale!!! I don't think that there is any more captions needed.

It really was a great night! It was fabulous for everyone to share their talents!

Thank you...just a few months late!

( please forgive me if I spelled anyone's name wrong.)