We also have a grandson serving in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission. He has been out for about a year and a half now. He has been an Assistant to the President for about six months now. He is also doing a great job. We are so proud of these two missionaries and what they are doing.
In November we had a grandson return home from the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. It was so good to see him and feel of his testimony. He returned home the day before Thanksgiving so was able to spend the holiday with all of his family. He served a well and honorable mission and we are super proud of him too. We really do have a wonderful family.
Mark and I were able to travel with Brian, Chris and their daughter, Tori. We took another Mediterranean Cruise and visited some pretty spectacular places. We've enjoyed being able to do some traveling.
We didn't do near enough camping or four wheeling this summer. I am not sure why but we just didn't find the time to do much. We did have a family camp out at Birch Creek and sure had a fun time although most of the family weren't able to be there. We enjoyed the time with those who were able to make it.
We were able to go to St George with Trevor and his family and then again with Diana and her family. We had a great time both times and saw some pretty amazing sites. We were able to take in a session in the St George temple and also to go to a couple of productions at Tuacahn--Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat and The Little Mermaid. Both were amazing and well done.
As always we are enjoying watching our grandchildren participate in their many activities. Diana's children are all heavily involved in a myriad of activities. Sean ran track and cross country and now is a cheerleader at Madison High School. Hannah ran track, played JV volleyball and then was moved up to the varsity team for district and state. Now she is involved in JV basketball. She is a freshman and quite the star athlete. She made 27 points at the basketball game the other night. Berrett and Isaac are both involved in sports also but they are still young and are not involved in school sports yet.
Shannon has three of her six children married and is the grandmother of 5 and one more on the way. That makes me the great grandmother of 5 and soon to be six. Where oh where did the time go? I am not that OLD!!!! Brigham is doing gymnastics and I might add doing very well. Cambria is a cheerleader at Rigby High School and Britton, the newly returned missionary, is enrolled to start college at BYUIdaho in January.
Brian has 3 children in college now. None are married yet! Alanna is the dancer and a mighty fine one at that. She really does a great job. Aaron loves basketball and is quite the star there.
Nancy's family is growing up also. Jaimee is our sister missionary. Tucker is doing well in FFA and has earned the right to go to nationals this spring in Oklahoma. Ty is a freshman and plays soccer for Rigby High. He is a mighty fine player indeed and it was fun to get to learn a little about soccer. Kylee and Abby love to do gymnastics and tumbling. They are growing up way to fast.
It has been so nice to have Trevor and his family back in the west. They moved back a couple of years ago from New Jersey. I love having them close by. Carter, their oldest, was baptized in December. Can't believe he is 8 already. Holland started Kindergarten and Calvin is this cute little 3 year old that can win anyone's heart in a matter of seconds. We also received the good news that there will be an addition to their family this spring--another little boy. We are very excited about this new little one. That will give us 25 grandchildren. We are so blessed.
Well this isn't at all what I sent out to write today but it evolved into this recap of 2014. Yes, it was a very good year and we are a very blessed family.
Us and our children
Back row: Mark and Lois
Middle: Brian, Diana and Trevor
Front: Nancy and Shannon
Yes sis you and Mark have mighty fine family. We love you so much for all you do for us. Thanks
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