It's that time of year again! As we approach Christmas and think about the birth of our Savior I am always filled with such peace despite the trials and stress that comes with everyday life. We are grateful for this time of year to reflect and contemplate and focus on our blessings.
We had a busy year and time flew by! The kids are growing so fast and we savor the little moments we share with them. Camilla turned eight in July and made the choice to be baptized. It was wonderful to gather with family and close friends to enjoy her special day! In the Fall we took her on a special trip down to Salt Lake for General Conference. It was a nice weekend with just the three of us and we enjoyed the spirit that we felt as we explored Temple Square. She continues to love grade three and is doing well in school. She sings in the junior choir and has a phenomenal teacher. She enjoys the kids in the neighborhood and is such a social girl!
Hyrum turned six in April. He is in a grade one/two split and loves his teacher! He is a quick learner and loves to read and write. He retains so much and loves to tell me what he learns each day. He is a joy to be around and a great example to his friends. He loves roller blading, playing baseball with dad in the backyard and biking around the neighborhood with his friends.
Joseph turned five in November and is loving kindergarten with Mom. He is a fast learner and loves to be engaged. He is thoughtful and busy and really enjoys working with his hands. He likes to bake cookies with Mom and play games with Finley. He rides a two-wheeler like a pro and does great on long hikes.
Finley turned three last week and is absolutely hilarious to be around. He has a great sense of humor and a heart full of love. He will often say "I love you" randomly throughout the day and likes to give hugs and kisses. He learns a lot from His older siblings and loves to learn right alongside Joe.
Oliver turned one in September! It's crazy how fast that year went by. He walks and climbs and never stops. Mom gets tired chasing him around the house, off of furniture, and out of her kitchen drawers. He is such a happy baby and brings us so much joy! He became quite a good traveler this summer and loved sleeping in a tent.
The highlight of our year was spending four weeks with Daddy touring around the countryside. We hit up the Cardston temple, drove through Glacier national park, toured the space needle in Seattle and spent a week tenting by the ocean in Tofino. We challenged a few mountain hikes and discovered how strong our kids are! It was impressive to watch them make it to a lake or mountain top. We camped for three weeks and the kids loved it! It will be an adventure we will always remember.
We have so much gratitude in our hearts and feel so blessed to have seen and done the things that we did this Summer. We are grateful for our church callings working with the young men and primary children. Mike keeps pretty busy with work, church and family responsibilities. Addie feels blessed to be at home with the children and loves to bake, crochet and make our house a home.
We feel blessed to spend Christmas with our family in such a beautiful place! It's been an adventure that our kids will never forget.
We are grateful for the challenges we faced together this year and for the hope that our Savior gives us. May we all remember the reason for the season as we celebrate and share time with friends and family.
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