Warm Wishes from all of us!

Dear Family and Friends,
With Jane starting kindergarten this year we have all gotten into the “alphabet mood.” Here’s our 2008 in review:
A- Apples. Anagrams. Amiable. Adirondacks. Amorphous. (Brad’s contribution)
B- Bruce turned 3 in January and we spent his birthday bowling.
C- Cousins let us come play with them in South Carolina in February.
D- Daddy tells us lots of jokes and funny tooth fairy stories.
E- Easter eggs hunts were in the snow, dinner with friends.
F- Fourth of July was spent camping/hiking with friends in Alleghany.
G- Games are played all the time, Bruce is a Memory master. We all love tackle.
H- Halloween costumes were: a witch, batman, Little Red Riding Hood, and core sample of the earth.
I- Incredible Broadway play was seen in June- Wicked! Loved it.
J- Jane turned 5 in March and we had a snowy Princess party with friends.
K- Kate turned 1 in July and we had a sunny banana split party.
L- Library story time was every Friday. Kate is a big fan of books.
M- Mommy is described as “incredibly beautiful, extremely smart, and exceptionally happy” in Brad’s stake conference talk.
N- Niagara Falls is beautiful, close, and visited many times. (Followed by Anchor Bar)
O- Ohio was a fun trip we took with mom and dad in June. We went to Kirtland & Cleveland.
P- Praxair continues to be a great place for Brad to work.
Q- Quilts received from grandmas throughout the year were loved and cuddled under.
R- Running- Liza took up an old hobby and ran 8 5K’s with friends.
S- Starting kindergarten was a big event for all of us in September.
T- Thanksgiving was so special with family coming to town, and very delicious.
U- Under water swimming lessons were enjoyed by all this summer.
V- Very beautiful dancer, Jane started ballet and really enjoys it.
W- Winter lasted long and is just starting again.
X- x-mas, we wish you all a merry one.
Y- You for all the trips to made to come visit, you are all always welcome.
Z- Zoo trips are always a great time, especially when Dylan is in town.

“If we are to have the very best Christmas ever, we must listen for the sound of sandaled feet. We must reach out for the Carpenter’s hand. With every step we take in His footsteps, we abandon a doubt and gain a truth.” President Monson

Happy Holidays from all of us!

*Quick update: They canceled school again today because it was icy and windy this morning. Right now the sun is SHINING and it's beautiful. We got about 16 inches, the roads are clear, and it's really fun to play in.