Christmas 2009

Christmas this year turned out better than we expected. I'm not exactly sure how we pulled it off, but it worked out very well. Our funds were significantly lower this year due to our strained economy. But we still managed to spoil the kids which is the most important thing. :) Santa managed to bring the kids some brand new bikes and helmets. It's quite funny that Kylie picked up on bike riding faster than Hayden did. Andrea went well over the top, as she usually does. Even with everyone telling her to slow down, she still managed to spoil the kids rotten. The grandparents also did very well spoiling the kids. Very cute pajamas from both grandparents. We are all very grateful for everyone's gifts.

Family pic. What a great morning!

The aftermath. Lots'a presents!

Classic. This pic could go on a Christmas card.

Kids going through their stockings from Santa.

Hayden and his Rocket Bike.

Kylie and her Princess Bike.

Church Callings

We have both recently been assigned new callings in our ward. Josh has been called to serve as the young mens basketball coach for the deacons and teachers. They have had a few practices already, and the boys show much potential. Josh and the boys are becoming good friends and they are all excited for their first game on January 7th.

Andrea has been called as the sunbeam teacher for the upcoming year. A calling like that for Andrea is almost perfect. Andrea has always had a gift with small children. It is definitely a talent and life calling for her with the nurturing skills she has been blessed with. Kylie will be a sunbeam this coming year, so it should be fun for Andrea to have her in the class.

The ward has become very important to both of us. Our ward is wide ranged in age, which is very nice. This ward has been one of the most friendly, caring and non-judgmental wards thus far.

Funeral Audio

For those who couldn't make it. Audio from my Grandpa's funeral service. I just love Mark and Dennis' speeches.