Merry Christmas

Christmas will be different after this...enjoying every minute!

Our Trusty Friends

Christmas time dinner with the Trustys - one of our favorite traditions!

The big kids version of the Christmas story...always entertaining:)

C.A.R.E. Clinic

Nick's Eagle Project was to collect copy paper, clorox wipes and lysol spray for the C.A.R.E. Clinic. The donations were brought to the Festival of the Nativity, an incredible Christmas experience with over 450 Nativities from around the world.
Kudos to Louise Johnson for this incredible 2nd annual event.

Only paperwork left to finish - way to go Nick!

Grinches...not:)

The boys picked a fireplace insert instead of a Christmas tree.  For those who think we don't enjoy Christmas, not true.  However, family time around the fireplace will be cherished for years to come! We're going to keep our foot tree and never get a big one.

Scouts

Court of Honor - Justin's first one

Thanksgiving Vacation

Soaking in the St. George sun during Thanksgiving Break.

Loved being with Grandpa & Grandma and Steve, Steph and Family.
Zions National Park, Washington Rec Center, G & G beautiful home, work outs, swimming, lots of food and family fun!

On the way home from the airport - had to stop by The Gadys
Our Thanksgiving Night Tradition

November

Justin's last Thanksgiving Feast at school.

Nick is hanging flyers all around town for his eagle project.

Brrrr

Cold Camping...25 degrees

Fun new place to go when warmer!

Halloween

Trunk or Treat and Halloween

Raiki's last day in the U.S.  Sadly his family is moving back to Japan.

We will miss them so much!

Randoms

October Happenings...

Nick's working on eagle project, Brandon got into Utah State, Kurt's baseball team has won a few tournaments this month, Justin sang in the stake primary choir, Nick had his school choir performance, Liz & LeAnn ran/walked the first 20K PTC Classic.  

Witches Brew

Our Annual Neighborhood Halloween Party

witches brew (aka homemade root-beer) and pizza

We truly have the best neighbors!

Camping

Jeff, Nick and Justin on their Backpacking Trip.

Finally J can start counting his camp nights:)

This has been the most beautiful October...the weather heavenly!

Happy Day J

Happy Birthday Dear Justin - We Love You!

SWA Gala

32 hour getaway to TX for Jeff's 10 year work party. 

Boys did great and were excited for their first no parent vacation:)  

Think we need to go more often!

Arrow of Light

Justin received his Arrow of Light

Goodbye "scrubby scouts"...almost with the big boys!

Blessing

Brandon received his Patriarchal Blessing.

He is an incredible young men and we are honored to be his parents! 

Brandon posted this on instagram,

"I got the wonderful opportunity to receive my patriarchal blessing yesterday, and if that isn't a blessing in itself then I don't know what is.  To hear what God has in store for me in the future..The many blessings I have and who I am in the prospect of his plan was AMAZING!  I was crying my eyes out the rest of the night.  If that doesn't prove to me that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true then I don't know what else I could ask for.  I am so grateful for the many blessings I have received and the many opportunities I have to help in his plan.  My patriarchal blessing has been the coolest thing in my life so far and an event I will never forget.  I will be able to walk with him in the last days without fear, proud of the person who I am and worthy to be able to stand by him when He comes again.  I know he watches over each and everyone of us and knows our desires.  He will fulfill all of them if they are righteous and we ask for in faith.  Our Father is perfect and he wants everyone of us to love him like he loves us.  But he will not force anyone to do anything, but I know that if we choose to follow Him, he will not let us regret it and bless us for the choices we make on a daily basis."

WOW - what a blessing you are to our family Brandon!

August

First day of School

2 "seniors" and 2 "middles"

Best Neighbors Ever!

Randoms - Thank you Laura for my delicious zucchini noodle maker and Dixie for the beautiful picture!  Jeff took some great work pics too.

Summer Fun

We love summer, sun, smoothies and fun!

Karlee and Kavan came to play - yea!

Steve & Steph

Steve, Steph and family came out to play - soooo fun!!!

Home of the Braves

 

Love our daily swim!

golf cart parade

  Happy Freedom Day!


Riding Sally

Hiked Stone Mountain

Made it to the top!

 Food, Family, Fun

Thank you so much for coming Steve, Steph and family.
What a perfect week - already looking forward to next time you're here!