It's Christmas time again! We hope this year has brought you joy and happiness. Amidst all of the changes that happen each year I am grateful to know that our Saviors love for each of us remains constant. As we celebrate Christmas I can't help but ponder His humble beginning and glorious life.
Our family has lived here for over a year now and we are enjoying the small town life. Mike's business is doing well and he's happy to be his own boss. We love popping into his office for lunch dates or quick visits. He works with some pretty awesome people and even though the first year has been crazy busy, he's enjoying it! With his partner in Edmonton, a new office in Calgary and his office here, he's on the road a few times each month. In his spare time he serves as a member of the bishopric at church and tries to spend as much time as he can with the kids and I! He got up to some hiking and a whole lot of boating days this Summer.
I've enjoyed being at home with the children and learning more about chickens and gardening this year. Living at the acreage has been such a blessing and we have loved having Gramma and Grampa close by. While six kids have kept me extra busy, I've been sure to carve out some time for myself to enjoy the outdoors, craft & create. I've enjoyed crocheting blankets, slippers, and baby booties and picked up a little knitting. At church I have the privilege of serving the children in Primary and I am enjoying it very much. I love our slow days at home and then brace myself for the after school hustle where we are running to activities or chatting over homemade cookies. Life is never dull and seems to fly by a little bit quicker than I'd like. I'm sure we are going to blink and our kids will be all grown, so I try my best to live in the moment and soak in the chaos.
Camilla is in grade five this year and loving it! Being her second year in the school she is more comfortable and has been trying new things. She joined the choir and even sang a solo at one of the assemblies this year. I admire her bravery and love watching her. She is also trying out cheerleading twice a week and is gearing up for some competitions next February with her group. She is still loving piano lessons each week and memorizes most of her songs. Being the only girl in the family has it's challenges, but she is a pretty fabulous big sister!
Hyrum is enjoying grade three! He has a teacher who believes that learning should be fun and works extra hard to make an awesome classroom environment. His quiet, easy going nature doesn't go unnoticed and he has made some great friends this year. He played soccer in May and June and really loved it! This year he is hoping to try some baseball. In his spare time he likes to ride his bike or be outside.
Joseph is in second grade now and is doing really well. He also played soccer in May and June and enjoyed learning new skills and interacting with different kids. I've loved listening to his piano improve this year and he really enjoys his weekly lessons. This boy has such a big heart and I love watching him serve his siblings each day.
Finley has been doing Kindergarten at home with me this year. He and Oliver are thick as thieves and love being at home together most days. I love watching his mind work! This year he learned how to ride his two wheeler and he enjoyed a lot of time outside. He loved boating this Summer and would always sit at the front and enjoy the breeze.
Oliver is busy learning and growing each day. His vocabulary is pretty amazing for a three year old and he keeps us all laughing with the funny things he comes up with. His dance moves and facial expressions are my favorite. He brings us so much joy!
Sawyer turned one just before Christmas and has taken a few steps just recently. He is happy and content and has been one of our easiest babies yet. He always has a smile on his face and relishes each day. Being his mom has been such a pleasure.
We are looking forward to another fun-filled year and wish you all the best!
Love,
The Stannix Family
"But first and forever there was just a little family, without toys or trees or tinsel, with a baby - that's how Christmas began." -Jeffery R. Holland
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