Orbeez Guns for Christmas

Simon (Van) Says

 

Visiting Our Vegas Friends

Playdate with Zane 

Playdate with Payton

Hanna and Anna and even Madison got together.

Luminaria

Luminaria with Danny, Clark & Jane (the fun ones).

Merry Christmas

It was a beautiful morning at church as we sang the opening hymn “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and as the people shuffled in for our 8:30 a.m. ward, I couldn’t hold back the tears. Many people came, those I recognize, some I didn’t and some that don’t come regularly. It was so wonderful to see them there this morning. The spirit was strong as I thought of all the people coming to "adore Him" and meet baby Jesus. Oh how thankful I am for my Savior Jesus Christ, for His birth, His life and His resurrection. He lives!

On another note…We have some happy kids over here with some happy tears from the girls, even I cried watching Daisy & Hanna open their gift.

Ready for church at 8:30 a.m.

Daisy & Hanna got Taylor Swift concert tickets.

Happy Jane

Van & Walt got iPhones.

Clark was super excited to get the Nintendo Switch Lite.

Max got his tools he asked for.

A random video of mom.

Gingerbread House Competition

Van & Mom got 3rd place

Hanna & Max got 1st place

Jane, Clark & dad got 2nd place

Daisy & Walt got 4th place

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve activities...

We went to Salt Lake and watched the Nativity story on the ceiling of the tabernacle.

We looked at some lights on the temple grounds.

Tried to eat dinner at a nice restaurant, 

but wait times were 3 hours long so we ate at Cafe Rio.

We came home, got in our Christmas jammies, played this game Jane wanted us to play...

"Little Sally Walker" and made gingerbread houses.

Merry Merry Christmas Letter

I only sent out a few cards this year, but no letter. I like to write a yearly update for our family blog/journal.

It’s been a refreshing, blessed year!

Danny is officially a college graduate! He graduated with a degree in Marketing. He works for an Amazon consulting firm and serves in our ward Elders Quorum Presidency.

Max, 19, is still attending school at BYU-I working on the mechanics program. He was able to work as a Diesel mechanic over the summer and learned a lot!

Hanna, 17, got a 4.0 her 1st semester as a college student. She’s attending Utah Tech University in St. George and having a great time!

Van, 16, started HS this fall and enjoyed playing football for the HS team. He has his permit and he’ll hopefully be getting his license by summer time.

Daisy & Walt, 14, are in the 9th grade and both enjoying hanging out with friends, but unfortunately for me they’re in separate friend groups making it harder to run them around.

Clark, 10, has enjoyed coding and teaching himself how to solve lots of different size Rubik’s cubes (thanks to his awesome primary teacher getting him started).

Jane, 7, loves that she can just walk down the street and play with so many friends.

I have truly loved living near so many temples and was able to attend the temple 36 times this year and did over 60 ordinances for my ancestors. What a blessing it’s been in my life! I enjoy working as a preschool aide at the elementary school where Clark & Jane attend school, right in our neighborhood. I have also loved getting to know the sisters in our ward as I have been blessed to serve in the Relief Society Presidency.

I’m so grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and the love He has for each one of us. May this Christmas season bring you peace and joy as you reflect on the Saviors love for you.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and the very best New Year!