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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

A new calling

I've decided that Heavenly Father must really have a sense of humor. A member of the bishopric came over to talk to Tom and I on Saturday, they had a new calling for me. After some small talk, he dropped the bomb, "Ward Camp Director". I really was stunned, actually silent for a minute (that never happens). I kind of stammered and said that yes I would do it. For those of you that don't know me well, I am NOT a camper. My mom always says that she likes to camp at Embassy Suites. This has been a motto that I have also tried to live by. I have previously been the enrichment leader, when the member of the bishopric member saw me stammering he said, "It's just like a week long enrichment." Once he said that, I thought, he's right I can do a week long enrichment! I'm sure this will be a great experience and I will go with a good attitude (see, I am still talking myself into this). The thing that is GREAT about this calling is that I will spend the week at Girl's Camp with McKenzie (it's her last year).

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Hunter's First Deere

So, Hunter got his first Deere. John Deere that is. Our neighborhood home owners association was holding a silent auction for their older ride on lawn mower. Hunter used his own money and bid on this, he won. He took off the mower part of the tractor, and now just has a fun ride on. He has been thrilled. It has been very fun to see him out pulling neighborhood kids on sleds. Just good old fashioned FUN!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Christmas Eve 2008

This year we spent Christmas in Arizona. Christmas Eve is always a special night! It's a time when we really try to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Grandma always fixes an elaborate dinner, the kids act out the nativity, and the evening ends with new pajamas.