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So after weeks of not being able to see this movie in IMAX 3D, we decided to buy our tickets a day in advance while the Super Bowl was going. Oddly enough the movie still sold out even though this movie has been out for quite a while.

Anyways, with not much knowledge of the movie, and finally talking Andrea into seeing it, we absolutely loved this movie! It has been such a long time since we have seen anything original as this. It takes you on a ride to paradise with characters that are amazing. We have decided we need to see it at least one more time in IMAX 3D while it's still available. So to anyone who hasn't seen this, GO! We promise you won't regret it.

Hayden's 5th Birthday!

Quality Xbox Repair

As some of you know, Josh's Xbox business has been doing really good. He recently created a new website for his business that is really great, and beneficial to his customers. The site if full of information articles that he wrote. Pass the word along to friends and family. He does good work.

www.saltlakexbox.com

Insight For 2010

A lot of plans for everyone this year. This year will be a major transition for us. Andrea will be graduating with her second Associates this spring, that will have her prepped for a great legal position with any lawyer/firm. Josh will be making a career change, with many open options to consider. He's interested in a few fields that are all different from one another. Perhaps even school might be a consideration. Hayden will be advancing to elementary school to start Kindergarten and Kylie will be starting preschool. They are both more than ready to advance. Hayden is beyond boredom at preschool right now, and when ever Kylie attends his school she is totally involved and motivated.

We have plans to start the kids in some activities this year. We want to put them in swimming lessons. They both had so much fun swimming last year they would love swimming lessons. And since Kylie is constantly tumbling all over the house non-stop, we want to put her in either a tumbling class or dance. And we need to find a sport for Hayden. Most likely T-Ball. Josh would love to put him in a pee-wee hockey league, but we may have to wait till next year.

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.