Got snow?

We probably have gotten 18-24 inches in the last 36 or so hours. It's still coming down steadily and I don't think it's stopped since it started. Welcome Winter!

They're walking on snow Scott packed down. Note the snow on top of the fence behind Audrey.

Notice the snow along my neighbor's driveway. He uses a snowblower, so that's not just piled from shoveling.

Notice the for sale sign across the cul-de-sac.

Our Christmas Card

Merry Christmas! We love this time of year to reflect on the birth of the Savior. He has brought so many blessings to our lives and to our family. We're grateful for the knowledge of the gospel.

We have had a fun year. We joined Lucille’s family for a fabulous trip to Disneyland and the beach. The kids frequently ask when we can go to Disneyland again. We also ventured off into insanity and drove to Houston. We had a great visit with Scott’s parents. We went to NASA, Galveston, an Astros game, and the Children’s Museum. We also spent a lot of time in the pool in the backyard.

Scott enjoys his job as an engineer at Novatek. He has received many opportunities for increased responsibility. He serves as the first counselor in the Young Men's presidency for our ward and has gone on many camping trips this past year.

Lucille takes care of the children and the household responsibilities. She works in the ICU at the local hospital once a week. She serves as the Primary pianist for our ward. 

Richard is now in kindergarten. He reads well and claims he doesn’t learn much while in school. He’s also learning how to play the piano. He’s been involved in soccer and wrestling this fall.

Audrey is taking dance lessons and loves it! She is also in preschool and enjoys getting out of the house to learn and interact with other kids. She’s learning how to read and write and is making great progress.

Marie loves to sing. She’ll often break out into song when we’re in the car. She loves Disney Princesses and watching movies. She enjoys looking at books. She loves “pretty” things.

Peter loves trains and Thomas the Train. He also likes looking at books. He is easy going and a very happy little boy. He loves to play outside.

Wrestling

Richard had his last tournament last night. He's really improved! He tied his first match, won the second match, and won with a pin the third match! We are very pleased with his experience. We're glad he ended the season on a high note as opposed to some of his other tournament performances this year.

Temple Square

We went to Temple Square as a family. We parked close to TRAX and then rode it a few stations to get there. Peter was SO excited! He really loves trains right now and was thrilled to be riding one. He couldn't stop smiling. The other kids enjoyed it to, but he seemed more excited than the rest of them.

The kids were excited to see all the lights and all that you can see at Temple Square. It was very crowded, but I've never gone when it's not. Plus, it was a relatively warm night, which was nice. Yea for successful family outings!

Gingerbread house

We made a gingerbread house again. We bought the Costco version. See, no melting! (refer to LAST year's house). The kids had a fun time.

Audrey's Christmas Program

Audrey's preschool had a program. She did really well. She sang every song and was really cute. 

She was proud of herself for sitting on Santa's lap and not being scared. She told him she didn't care what she gets for Christmas. Great! All the easier for me.

I had a birthday

I am now a year older. It was mostly a normal day. However, we did get take out so I didn't have to cook. I got a couple of movies and cookbooks. My parents gave me a check and my in-laws gave me a check (who doesn't love that?!) 

We've been to a lot of birthday celebrations the past several months. So, Marie and Peter have totally caught on to this birthday concept. They were really cute and kept saying "Happy to you"over and over. 

I made a coconut lime cheesecake. It was most yummy.