John celebrated his 8oth birthday on Saturday. He will turn 80 on Monday. The entire family (minus a few grandchildren) were in attendance. For a total of 8 children, 26 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 
John Murray Family
Children
Grandchildren
John and Rena
Three generation of Murray's - Yes Jax's is the one and only to carry the family name.
Jason, Jaxon, Ashlee, John and Abbie
Haslam's 
Stoddard's 
The Party
The Hostess
We had a great christmas. Hope everyone's day was merry!
Ashlee and her skateboard, yes my darling daughter requested a skateboard for her and her doll.
Abbie and her scooter. She road her other one to it's death during the summer. 
Jax is a happy boy with his new tool bench! "Ho Ho did bring me a Hammr". 
Our Little Shepard.
Grandpa is a good sport. Connie always has fun games to play. This year was to see which team could make the best reindeer With nylons and balloons. Of course Grandpa won. Shannon you missed out this year. Jax wanted some horns as well in this picture.
Abbie had her kindergarten sing along this morning. She did very well and sang her heart out. She gave her part and had a lot of fun being a cute little reindeer. Here are some of the video's of them singing and her part. You may want to turn off the blog music first. 
What a neat experience to watch as Jon was commissioned into the AirForce. Jon is my cousin Shannon's husband. Thanks for sharing it with us. Please see Shannie's blog for more (when she gets around to updating). 
Abbie and Jax got to visit with Santa tonight at the ward Christmas Party. Jax was not impressed despite saying ho ho ho constantly all night. When the time came there was terror in his face. Watch the video and he will tell you about it. Ash was one of santa's helpers trying to keep the line in order. 
It did take several days but our beautiful christmas trees are now up. Jaxon was such a helper. As you can see from below he hammered and fixed the tree up just right. He was sooooo much help this year. As some of you know each year we get a new ornament. Jaxon was happy with his "Bob the Builder" and Back hoe. 
fixin' the tree
All done
Hanging some ornaments
So much help
Some of Jax's favorite things
