December Dids...

 Jeff's smoking yumminess and work destination, 

Justin's soccer team, Kurt's swim team and pull-up bar for mom installation,

all 3 boys and friends paddleboarding in our pool

 Our family read the Book of Mormon together this year.

Thanks Alyson Bray for the challenge!

Awesome mild winter...

cutting back Brandon's lantana and planting helleborus.

Nick's Science Project and Kurt's Swim Meet

Christmas Weekend~

Skype with Brandon on Friday night - yea!

He looked and sounded fantastic...an awesome missionary and son~

Jeff worked Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.  It was a beautiful 70+ degree day and after church, the boys opened one present (Blitz ball from Kurtis to Nick & Justin) and we soaked in the sunshine.  Kurt jumped in the pool for a quick polar plunge.  The four of us went on a Christmas walk - the boys did not enjoy my quest for Christmas togetherness, won't be asking them to walk with me anytime soon:(

Dad got home Christmas night and we opened gifts.

Paddleboards at 9pm, end of December...we love Georgia!

St. George Relaxin

Wonderful break at Grandma & Grandpa's paradise home in St. George.

We learned how to play pickleball and spent hours at the courts just down the mountain.  Justin and I hiked the hill back home after.  The boys cut the tree down as to more fully enjoy the incredible view from the living room.

We got to see The Forgotten Carols - my Favorite!

Rogue One in D-box seats the boys enjoyed.

Yummy dinner and playing 7-11...so much candy ugh!

St. George Temple Visitor's Center was great.

They had videos, nativities, hot chocolate and beautiful lights.

Festival of the Nativity

Truly a heartfelt thanks to all who shared their nativities, musical talents,
helped in any way, and came to see Festival of the Nativity~ 

And to the most incredible nativity specialists and committee ever,
I sure love and appreciate y'all! 

 http://www.festivalofthenativity.org/

Some of the awesome crew!

Missionary session - 35 cute kiddos from around the world.

Wonderful friends & neighbors brought nativities to share.

1400 people in the community came to see!

Thanksgiving in PA with Russ & Family

Thanksgiving in PA with my awesome brother Russ and his beautiful family! Lainie is the best tour guide ever (and fantastic cook too) and we were blessed to see the birthplace of our nation and surrounding sites ~ truly a spiritual experience. 

Russ is my cute little brother that made a new years resolution this year to call me every day...his thoughtful persistence changed a mediocre sibling relationship into one that means the world to me. I have a much greater love and appreciation for Russ, Lainie and their amazing children...they serve, they work, they love...so thankful for them!

Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell

Elfreth's Alley is a street in Philadelphia which is referred
to as "Our nation's oldest residential street," dating to 1702.

The City Tavern

Magnificent Philadelphia Temple, Cute Cousins, Boys & Ben Franklin

Loved spending time with the awesome Dalby Family!

Never a dull moment with Kurtis...turkey bowl excitement!

Love the Doylestown Emergency Room - we were in and out in 45 minutes.  Everyone was so kind.  Bad sprain, but hopefully Kurt will be back to swimming and basketball next week.  *Bonus - we got to pre-board with him first on the way home:)

Washington's Crossing

Lainie is a fantastic cook ~ Thanksgiving dinner was delicious!

Crazy, cute boys ~ we sure enjoyed our Fam in PA!

Halloween Yum!

Jeff made the most delicious dinner for Halloween, not only did these
little jack-o-lanterns look adorable, they tasted heavenly!  Stuffed peppers with hamburger, veggies and mashed potatoes inside.

How blessed we are to have a Dad who loves to cook a variety of yumminess!

Halloween Party

Annual Neighborhood Halloween Party

Missed pictures of many who came, but here are a few.

We truly live in the best neighborhood in the world!

Witches brew with this cute crew...a favorite!

Hurricane Matthew

Jeff and good friend Dan went to help with another hurricane clean-up.

Beaufort, SC was their destination and this time they opted for a hotel:)

Teenager #4

Justin turned 13.  Lot's of teenage boys and testosterone in our house:)

Grandpa & Grandma took us to Nikkos to celebrate - J's favorite restaurant.

We love you Justin and appreciate all the incredible things you do!

Our Last Eagle Court of Honor

Justin's Eagle Court of Honor closed a chapter in our lives...on to new adventures.
A heartfelt thanks to all who have taught, inspired, supported and celebrated our
boy's scouting journey. We are forever grateful for y'all~

October

PTC Classic 20K - my favorite annual race

virtual sick ride, knocker balls, basketball, dress up, chorus concert, beautiful flowers

50th Wedding Anniversary

Mike & Joylene/Grandpa & Grandma Austin celebrated

their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

We had a fun, quick, crazy weekend going out to party with the Austin Family!

Randoms

1st JV Game and Football game ever - Nick got to play!

Just for a couple minutes, but he blocked beautifully.

Lunch with LaNae and Kimber at Chick-fil-A headquarters
where Carmen works - so cool!

Nick swimming in his outfit from Louisiana