Festival of Nativities

Our First Annual Festival of Nativities was amazing!

11 dear friends brought incredible nativities to share from around the world. 

So thankful for Louise, Kristen and countless others who made this event possible.

Already looking forward to next year - what a beautiful tradition.

 

 

Swimming Dream

Jeff has wanted a pool for as long as I can remember.  With the boys getting older too quickly, we figured we'd better take the plunge!  This is their Christmas gift for the rest of their lives;)  Summer can't come soon enough.

Justin was the first one in the pool (perks of getting out of school first)!  Kurtis was the first to dive off the wall.  Nick was the first to jump off the diving board.  Brandon, Jeff & LeAnn are waiting for the water to be at least 70 degrees.

We were blessed to find the best pool guy, the best cement guy
and the best landscape guy!  We are beyond blessed and thankful!!!

First Class Nick

Nick is doing great in scouts!  Finished First Class and working on Star Rank.

 

So Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving - we are beyond blessed!

 

Thanksgiving Feast

Grandma took Justin to his Thanksgiving Feast.

She kept things running smoothly while Jeff & LeAnn went to TX for Jeff's training.

 

Swim Team

Kurtis made the high school swim team!

Grandma took all the boys to the team dinner.  Kurtis gets to ride home with Madison, the beautiful senior swim captain...livin the good life and lovin high school!

First meet was sweet - 2nd in breast stroke!

 

Winter Camping

Jeff and Nick Canoe Camping in November

 

Family Pics

Last minute family pictures before Jeff left for training.

Lake McIntosh was the location and

Mike & Carmen were thankfully the photographers:)

A Century of Honor

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America present "A Century of Honor" (http://scouts100.lds.org/?cid=HPSA102613127) which commemorates the 100-year relationship between the Church and BSA.  Hundreds of Scouts participated in the program, featuring scout choirs, historical vignettes and videos highlighting important events, service and achievements from the past century.

Scouting’s most tenured national executive board member, President Thomas S. Monson, remains a champion of the Scouting program and its enduring partnership with the Church in the United States.

“Scouting brings out the best in each of us,” he has said. “You’ve learned much from Scouting. Live what you’ve learned and continue to learn. Help others to hike the trails, to keep steadfast in the paths of truth, of honor, of duty, that all of you can soar together on eagles’ wings.”

 

Braces

Another cute boy needs braces... 

lookin great Nick!