January Misc.

 Kurt got a new hip and survived.

He was so scared to get the surgery.

I go to the hair school to get my hair done because it's so cheap!

The girl did make it too yellow this time, but her instructors helped her fix it.

It's still worth it!

Highlights of 2024

Jan.

Clark was ordained a Deacon and Walt a Priest. Clark goes to the temple.

Walt performs baptisms at the temple.

Jan. continued, Gravell Family Cruise to Ensenada.

Feb. & March

-Feb. Visit Grandma & Cousins in Vegas for Clark’s 12th birthday.

We meet Heather. Van receives his patriarchal blessing.

-March, Hanna wins 1st place in college weightlifting competition.

Danny & I attend Manti temple open house.

April

Spring Break at Desert Color in St. George and also 

visited and hiked around beautiful Kanab for a couple days.

May

Visited CA for Rebecca’s graduation and a day at Universal Studios.

Clark graduates 6th grade.

June

Gravell family beach camping.

Jane cheers in the Lehi Parade, Max & Heather get engaged.

Girl's lunch with CA friends. Mine and Danny's first Rodeo.

July

Staycation in Park City. Jane’s 9th birthday at Classic Fun Center,

Splash Summit with friends,

Idaho trip to meet Heather’s Family, a day in Yellowstone to see Old Faithful,

Mesa Falls, Bear World and Lava Hot Springs.

August

New kitten. Palisades with the Finken’s.

Daisy & Walt turn 16 and get their driver’s licenses.

September

Visit grandma & cousins in AZ.

We celebrated our 23rd Wedding Anniversary.

October

Cheer season comes to an end for Jane.

Fall break in Moab, Monument Valley and Four Corners.

November

Visit Idaho 3 weekends. Max received the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Max & Heather are endowed and Heather’s bridal shower.

Max & Heather’s Temple Sealing.

Thanksgiving in Kanab with Gravell Family.

Off roading in dune buggies, sand boarding and sledding.

December

My dad’s baptism in CA. Christmas at home with family.

Max & Heather visit for the weekend.

New Year’s Eve with the Finken’s.

I accomplished various goals, not all of them but I'm happy.

December Misc.

Skippy band Buddy are become good friends.

We watched Buddy for Kurt for Christmas.

We love $5 Tuesday Movies.

During the month of December we saw Wicked, Moana 2 and Sonic 3.

Clark made breakfast for the family. 

We have been meeting our gym goals!

Hanna was overly joyed to hit her PR before the end of the year.

Max and Heather weren't with us on Christmas Day, but they came for the weekend.

We enjoyed having them here with us!

New Year's Eve with the Finken's!

Chris planned some fun $ winning games and Hanna hit the jackpot wining over $60.

One game she made a Ping-Pong ball in a cup throwing it from the 2nd floor and won $50.

Merry Christmas

My Christmas letter was short this year, but filled with amazing blessings.

I have been so bad at taking pictures, but we enjoyed the spirit of Christmas Sunday,

played some fun games and watched a movie on Christmas Adam and

had a yummy Christmas Eve dinner and played more games as a family.

It’s our first Christmas without Max,

but we are looking forward to seeing him and Heather this weekend.

Grandpa Ernie's Baptism

 I’m going to copy what my brother Kurt wrote, because I can’t say it better. “We made a quick trip to California for a truly special occasion—celebrating and witnessing my dad’s baptism. Seeing his bright countenance and happiness was a moment I’ll never forget. It’s amazing to watch someone you love embrace a new chapter with so much joy and light.

I’m also reminded how grateful I am for family—for the way we support one another, even in our differences. Those connections mean everything.”

What a truly special occasion it was! I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, which has made this day possible and to the family members and friends that have been there to support my dad along this path. So proud of my dad!

I gave a talk and dad bore his testimony.

Enjoyed eating and swimming before heading back home.

Walt holding a HS photo of Grandpa Ernie.

We had Uncle Michael on our drive from Vegas to CA and since I'm now one of the shorter ones

I was squished in the backseat between Walt and Van.

Letter from dad.

Clark

 Clark was a little bummed he didn’t make student council, but I love his humor and creativity. I’m proud of him for putting himself out there and giving it a shot. He loved being apart of Student Council in 6th grade and was looking forward to being in it this year. Hopefully, he’ll try again next year.

I'm proud of you Clark!

Traditional Tree Decorating Timelapse

It’s pretty embarrassing taking a picture in front of our Christmas tree when we’re all taller than it. Sadly, we had a snow globe break inside the ornament box which included all our kids’ childhood homemade ornaments and also included our tree skit, which was made by Danny’s grandma. Most everything was ruined from mold.

Lots of cute pics like this one of Hanna were ruined.