Christmas and New Years 2022

 December means Charli the Elf is back at our house.  Charli is always doing something fun and leaves a treat for the kids to find in the morning.  Abby wakes up and rushes around trying to find where he is.  

We spent a night in Logan.  We went skiing with Grandpa and Nolans crew.  Beaver was beautiful and so cold.  The kids were amazing.  The high for the day was 3 degrees.  We enjoyed Fredricos with Grandma when we got home.  We got to ski a few days later with Nolan and the boys again at Snowbird.  

We hosted the Harston family for Christmas Dinner and festivities.  Grandpa and Grandma planned a lovely night.  We walked to the Tree of Light and enjoyed a lovely sunset.  The potluck dinner was delish and I wish I could have eaten more.  Smokie Dog was adorable begging for food.  Then we had a special program.  Grandma had written a new play for the kids to act out so everyone had a part.  Abby was very serious about it and memorized her lines in 24 hours so she could be prepared.  Fun to see the picture of my family years ago - I am the blond one in pink. 

Pat and Seth joined us for Christmas.  The kids were excited to wake up early.  We had church at 11:30 which was perfect timing.  I really enjoyed going to church on Christmas Day.  The messages and songs were perfect.  Abby crashed early that night.  

New Years at the cabin was magical again.  We had family and friends and High school friends.  I guess I had too much fun to take any pictures.  Darren did some back country skiing both every day.  We had some of his buddies from skiing come up.  So fun to meet them.  Seth bought Jeana a 5,000 piece puzzle which we worked on.  Sledding, sauna, games, food, not too much sleep.... it was a lovely weekend.  2022 was a great year.  I am ready for 2023

December 2022

I have skied at Sundance for 6 years and this year wanted something different.  I still work there and coach 3 days a week but I got a pass to Snowbird.  It has been so nice to get up there with friends.  Great snow. Great powder. Tired legs.  We only ski for 2-3 hours and have to head back to work and things.  But I can blow up my legs that fast.  Darren has also been getting in some good skiing.  

Abby had a hip hop class she loved.  They performed The Grinch song and had a great time.  She got to go to Luminera with Bailey.  

I celebrated my 43 birthday.  It was a lovely day of skiing and treats.  I had so much bread given to me my belly was happy for days.  We went climbing as a family and got a nice card from one of my activity day boys.  "Happy birthday, your the best activity days leader ever".  Its nice to be appreciated for you calling. We had a great Christmas activity with the boys and girls.  Making posters for all our missionaries out.  

Tyler had a winterfest piano recital.  He also performed in the Honor Recital.  I love hearing him play.  He is asked frequently to play in church and play for other wards.  

Abby also had a gymnastic performance.  She works very hard and practices a lot.  She wants to get good.  Ella is a great coach.  

Ella gets one photo this month.  Tyler and her head out to school every morning.  She is very thoughtful and gets the truck started and scrapes the window.  She is working so hard to get good grades in high school.  I see her becoming more confident and working on things she wants to improve... like making more friends.  

Jenny/Jonnn turned 40 and Grace through her a surprise party were we all dressed in black.  I do love getting family together.  She is the best at it.