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12/20/15 Firsts and lasts and Party Week!



Holly's first visit to the temple.  She loved it!
It's been a busy week as every activity wants to get in a Christmas party or concert or whatever.  I think Monday was our only quiet night all week.  

Sunday we went to gma and pas and there was a neighborhood party but we didn't go out of consideration for everyone else (Dad had a nasty cold and we didn't want to share it!)

Holly and mom
Monday the primary presidency stopped by with a gift and said thank you to me for playing the piano.  That was a nice surprise.  They didn't stay long.  

Tuesday Katie had her concert.  They were supposed to be there around 6:30 or so and the concert was supposed to start at 7.  Only it didn't.  So when I got off work at 7:30 and came over I only missed half of the first song.  Great for me.  Bummer for dad who had to sit for a long time waiting!

Wednesday the girls (yes Holly is in YW now!!!!) went to the Fullmer's house and then delivered baskets to widows etc.  Sister Meyer had an operation this past week on her wrist so we took them dinner  (homemade soup, rolls and brownies).  

Thursday the girls stayed at gma and pas house all afternoon and evening.  Katie had art club and walks over after school so I just told her to stay.  Then I brought Holly and we hung out until I went to Dad's company party from about 6:30 - 9 p.m. The girls went out to McD's with Gma and pa and watched a movie and just had a nice time with the grandparents.  I think they all loved it!  Dad and I went to Hank's restaurant (down by Sun River Golf Course) and dad won a big soundbar for the TV.  He had to cover more games so we were able to sneak away before the party was over and get him back to work. 

Katie kissing on mom
Friday was Holly's last day of girl scouts.  We had a Christmas party there too.  We played minute - to - win - it games, made treats. played a scavenger hunt game and exchanged small gifts.  It was a good little party. Holly is sad girl scouts is over.  She loved it.  Activity days ended this week too.  It's the time for lots of lasts for her!  And firsts!

Katie turns 14 tomorrow and can't wait for her first stake dance.  (Noooooooo!!!!)  Unfortunately she is older than most of her friends so she is not sure who she can go with.  Or when the next one is.  But she's excited!  

So for my quote of the week: 
The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods. Robin S. Sharma
Katie is great at rebounding!
I have been spending a lot of time putting together the family blog and looking back on old journals and letters to friends and family and stuff.  I am really enjoying reflecting on the things that have happened in my life and the progress that we've made as individuals and as a family.  I sometimes read an entry and wish I had included more detail.  I sometimes look at times I didn't write and wish I had because i know things happened that I can't remember as well as I'd like. 

So my thought for you this week is write more.  Write longer letters home (we are saving those for you so it's like a journal!).  Write more in your personal journal that you are keeping there.  You will treasure the memories later.  It might be 25 years or more before you go back but it is a treasure you and your children will enjoy!  

Oh and of course take more pictures.  Because a book with pictures is WAY more interesting!!!!

The count down in on!!! Get to see your cute mug in just 5 days!!!!!!!!!!
So EXCITED!!!! 
Love you Boo!!!
Mom

Oh yea!  And I totally forgot to include:  Holly went to the temple for the first time Friday night.  Katie, Holly and I went.  Gma and pa Griffin were working along with Uncle Ben and Aunt Laura Squires.  We arrived at exactly the right time.  No one but temple workers were in there.  We came in.  Got our clothes.  Got confirmed. Got baptized and were done in record time.  Probably 45 minutes total!  The spirit was strong and it was very peaceful there.  I think Holly really enjoyed it. I k
Holly hustling up the court

now I did. 

Geesh - I forgot to tell you about the amazing basketball game Saturday too.  And the ward party!  Holy smokes!  It really was a busy week!




Winning feels great!

In the girls game they were down 2- 8 and then the made it 4 - 8.  And then right at the end of the game it was 10-11.  And with maybe a minute or two left, not much, Katie lays in a basket for 2 points making it 12-11.  The other team tries to score but has no success and time expires.  What a game!!!! I thought they were done for sure!

Marlee came to visit over the Christmas break



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