Once again,
time has flown by us (without permission, I might add!) The mild
weather has helped in that regard, but we sure do miss having lots of
snow to play in. We had a very joyous Christmas, spending time
with friends and family alike. This year the kids were told to
pick out an adventure that they really wanted to do as a large gift,
instead of having lots of small things that are soon forgotten or just
take up space. On Christmas morning each unwrapped a picture
showing them their future gift. The pictures were the funnest
thing about getting ready for Christmas for Mark and myself. They
are included below.
I won't
talk much about Dylan, because his page has been updated
recently. I will just say that he is such a blessing to us.
Zach is doing great in his band lessons. He got 3rd place in his
Pinewood Derby this year, and in one month will be recieveing his Arrow
of Light award, bridging into Boy Scouts, and getting the Super
Achiever award for finishing all activity badges. This summer he will
be in baseball and taking swimming lessons. Next fall I will pass
on creating a curriculum for him and have him start taking 7th grade
classes from the BYU distance learning center. Gabby recently
took some skating lessons and decided that she would like to be a world
class figure skater. She is pretty good too! I did tell her that
elite skating costs about $50,000 per year, and so I am looking into
local lessons for a bit (read: a LOT) less. However, we are
crammed into our house, and really want to move within the next 6-18
months, so I don't know if it is wise to sign her up right now.
She has also decided that she wants to learn to play the guitar, which
has always been a dream of Jennifer's too, so maybe they can learn
together. Ethan is doing great, gearing up for his birthday on
Sunday. He is excited to be 7, only a year from scouts and his
baptism. He loves to read and use his imagination, and will also
be taking his first swimming lessons in the spring. He likes the water
more than the other kids, and is looking forward to it. Alisabeth
(AKA Lily Rose, Alisa, Lisa,) just celebrated her 'Golden
Birthday' and hauled in mucho Dora the Explorere 'stuff'. She is the
child that we really, really love and find hilarious when she is good,
or really, really irritates us when she is not so good. Dylan is
walking, has 3 teeth, is cute as a button, loves to smile, laugh,
explore, and play. Jen is doing well, though busy, with church
and school at home. Naps are precious commodities to be sure! Mark is
also doing great. His old boss recommended him for a position at
a different compay, and he looked into it but they couldn't pay what he
earns now. He is interested in using Boston Scientific's college
reimbursment program and getting his master's degree via distance
learning.
(Zach's choice of adventure...hunting with Dad)
(Gabby chooses to spend the day at a' Mom and Me' Spa
Ethan wants to go camping with his Dad!
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