Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We hope our “hello!” finds you in good cheer.

T

T’s our youngest with eyes like the blue sky, born into our family the * of July.

He wiggles and jiggles and giggles with glee, reaching and grabbing for all things that be.

His breath on my arm, tiny hands grasping mine, and whole body smiles that bring joy sublime.

He rolls all around while he shrieks with delight and Hooray! Often he sleeps through the night!

R

She loves each of us, especially wee brother, who with kisses, hugs, and more she does smother.

Of course she adores her big brother too; she mimics his antics in all that she do.

What a sweet heart!  Loves cuddles, “fun” nails, barrettes, “dressy”,

Also cookie dough, brownie mix, cookies and “messy”

With a running commentary on all that we do, she is quite definitely a precocious two.

D

Our big boy loves trucks, trains, and automobiles.  He’s always a big fan if it has some wheels. 

There are a few things without which he’d be sad: Flynn the Fire Truck, Chapter Books, Tiny Bear, and his rags.

This year he discovered a few favorite “likes”, a new brother, bounce houses, preschool, and bikes.

A few more?  Being a helper for two younger sibs, projects with Dad, Sunbeams, Lightning McQueen bibs.

Becky

What a year!  Lots of changes and learning new things: gardening the largest tomato ever seen.

Online tutorials for sewing galore: blankets, and burp rags, and costumes, and more.

Haircuts and lessons for kids, adults, teens, reading books, Turkey Trot, and Baby #3!

Bryce

In Feb our ward boundaries divided, which altered the ward in which Bryce presided. 

At a Stake meeting he was released for 10 min, then our new ward announced--Bryce was Bishop again!

As an attorney he got his AV rating, and SURPRISE! took me to Les Miserables for our dating.

He enjoys fatherhood: wrestling, projects, and snuggling, child-like faith, tiny voices, “Around the World” hugging.

Bryce and I got to travel to Philly to see, some of our country’s inspiring history:

How thankful we are for those who gave ALL, The Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall

We feel very blessed as blossomed our appreciation for the careful and prayerful Fathers of our Nation.

As a family we visited Canyons:  Zions and Bryce, where aggressive bees added some spice. 

At Cedar Breaks, we satisfied our itch to go hiking and became conquerors, like ancestors Viking.

We visited dear friends at Cove Fort Historic Site, and were very impressed by our prophet’s foresight.

Then to Grandma and Grandpa’s and Hill AF Museum.  Our kids traveled great-you should have seen ‘em!

So many adventures that we’ve had this year-together as a family and with those whom are dear.

We are tremendously grateful to know that through our Savior comes all hope.

We are so thankful to remember His birth and the love and the peace that He brings to earth.