HYVÄÄ UUTTA VUOTTA!

HAPPY NEW YEAR.... 2010

LUNCH AT THE KARLIUOMA'S HOME

It was a very fun afternoon with Piispa ja Sisar Karliuoma! They are such gracious hostesses. They have a beautiful home. We had been invited to their home for a late lunch since the temple closed early today because of New Years. The Groberg's and Johnson's were also invited.

Sisar Karliuoma knows how to set a beautiful table. Not sure that this picture does it justice. Just trust me, it was beautiful! I can tell her favorite color is BLUE!

We got a little tour of their home. The SAUNA was just a gorgeous one!! We really do want to have one built in our home some day!

As we left their home, the Christmas lights were just beautiful. This particular bush was so warm and inviting with the blue lights. And then the snow just enhanced the beauty.

Because it is NEWS YEAR EVE, there were fireworks going off EVERYWHERE!! And I do mean EVERYWHERE!! No one spot......in all the neighborhoods. AND they don't wait to celebrate at midnight. They started at about 6:00 p.m.

These particular fireworks were being displayed right next to the asuntola at the apartment building. We didn't have to go far to watch them and we didn't have to wait very long! Thank goodness because it was really, really cold outside......9 degrees!

HYVÄÄ UUTTA VUOTTA!

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To bed early tonight because the temple is open tomorrow....preparation meeting at 10:00 a.m.