Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas is almost over.

I have been so busy with making Christmas for my friends and family that I am relieved it is almost over. I finally finished all my sewing. It is Christmas eve and the packages are wrapped and the cards are done and is all I have to do is clean my house. I am kinda looking forward to cleaning because it needs to be done so bad and that means everything is DONE. Yea!!!
We are going to Ken and Marilyn's house for dinner tonight because it is Kevins birthday tomorrow and we will have a birthday party. Tomorrow we will go to Jason's house for breakfast and Jarads for dinner. Cool huh? I don't have to cook. I am looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow. They enjoy Christmas so much. So fun to have little ones around again. Well I am going to clean house now. YEA!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Year full of Blessings

Hi. Everyone
I hope this finds everyone well and happy. I am trying to learn to do my blog so I thought I would start out with my Christmas letter. We have been so blessed this year.
Jason and Abby gave us a new grandson. His name is Trennis. He is such a sweet baby, and so patient. His older sister, Jordan age 7 and his older brother, Seth age 4 just love him to death. I hope Trennis survives all of their attention. Jason is Service Manager at Cummins Rocky Mountain Diesel and Abby is home working as a full time mom and wife. They still live in their home in Layton. Jason is looking forward to the snow flying so he can get out with his dad to enjoy the snowmobile season.
Jarad and Tesha have just told us that they are going to have a new baby boy in May. Tesha is so thrilled and Jarad is still in shock. Madison age 7, Sara age 5, Taylor age 4 and Morgan age 2 are so excited to have a baby brother. Jarad is still doing his Sheet Metal and HVAC and Tesha is also working at home being a full time mom and wife. They are still living in their home in Syracuse. Jarad has been working on his basement to find more space for the kids.
Brooke has moved into a nice home in Farmington. She is living with a friend of hers and her friends daughter. She is still working at Bayview Animal Hospital. She says she has the best job; she goes to work in her PJ's and plays with puppies all day. This spring she added a new addition to her life. He is a Border Collie mix named Dodge. He adores Brooke and she feels the same about him. He even goes to work with her and sits by her desk all day. He is a good dog and does not let Brooke out of his sight. Everyone is so healthy and well, and we are so blessed as a family.
Kevin is still working at L-3 Communications, and still working in the Stake as finance clerk. I am still at the School District. I have been at the same job for 20 years now and wondering how this possibly happened. The time has gone by so fast. I am teaching the 11-12 year olds in Primary. I have the best calling in the church. I enjoy the kids so much!
In May we went on a wonderful trip to Alaska to visit with our friends Mike and Bonnie Herbert. We saw some beautiful country, caught some Halibut and met some great people. It was so good to renew our friendship with Mike and Bonnie. They were so gracious and hospitable to us, let us stay in their home and entertained us for 10 days. It was a great time for us.
Well Kevin is getting ready for another year of snowmobiling. He just bought a new machine last week and cannot wait until we get enough snow for him to head out to the mountains. He has been doing some hunting and home repairs to kill time before the snow flies. We just got our first big snow storm of the season so I would guess it won't be long before he and Jason will be out bustin' through the snow.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and is blessed with all the desires of your hearts. We love you and cherish your friendships.
Merry Christmas and a very joyous New Year,
Love Judy